Galaxias anomalus
Galaxias anomalus Stokell, 1959

Family:  Galaxiidae (Galaxiids), subfamily: Galaxiinae
Max. size:  15 cm FL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 4 years
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory
Distribution:  Oceania: New Zealand.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Generally found in shallow gravel and cobble-laden headwater streams and braided rivers 350-800 m above sea level (Ref. 138146). Preys on invertebrates (Ref. 27776). Spawning occurs in spring from October to November (Ref. 138146). Eggs are laid amongst cobbles and gravels (Ref. 138146).
IUCN Red List Status: Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 04 August 2014 (B2ab(i,ii,iii,iv)c(iv)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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