Classification / Names
Common names | Synonyms | Catalog of Fishes(genus, species) | ITIS | CoL | WoRMS | Cloffa
Issue
Since the type apparently no longer exist and as neither New Zealand Kathetostoma species has been adequately documented in fully freshwater condition, questions remain re the true identity of this species. Thus, this species is therefore regarded as nomen dubium (Ref. 86516).
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical
Oceania: known from a specimen from the Manawatu River.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 4.4 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 26272)
The type specimen was collected from the Manawatu River (Ref. 26272).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Russell, B.C., 1996. Type specimens of New Zealand fishes described by Captain F.W. Hutton, F.R.S. (1836-1905). J. Royal Soc. N.Z. 26(2):215-236. (Ref. 26272)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
Fisheries: of no interest
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