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Neochanna apoda Günther, 1867 Brown mudfish |
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photo by
McDowall, R.M. |
| Family: | Galaxiidae (Galaxiids), subfamily: Galaxiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 11 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Oceania: endemic to New Zealand. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal and anal fins nearly confluent with rounded caudal fin. | |||
| Biology: | Inhabit ephemeral areas that dry out over summer and autumn months, where they aestivate in damp areas or under tree roots and logs (Ref. 43717). Spawn all throughout the year (Ref. 33843). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 24 July 2014 (B2ab(i,ii,iii,iv)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||