Galaxias gracilis McDowall, 1967
Dwarf inanga
photo by McDowall, R.M.

Family:  Galaxiidae (Galaxiids), subfamily: Galaxiinae
Max. size:  6.2 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory
Distribution:  Oceania: endemic to New Zealand. Exterminated in part of its range by introduced trout (Ref. 4537).
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 30 July 2014 (D2) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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