Galaxias paucispondylus Stokell, 1938
Alpine galaxias
photo by McDowall, R.M.

Family:  Galaxiidae (Galaxiids), subfamily: Galaxiinae
Max. size:  10.1 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory
Distribution:  Oceania: endemic to New Zealand.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-9; Anal soft rays: 8-10; Vertebrae: 50-56
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 July 2014 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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