| Family: |
Galaxiidae (Galaxiids), subfamily: Aplochitoninae |
| Max. size: |
33.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish |
| Distribution: |
South America: On both sides of the Andes, in Chile from Lake Villarrica south and in Argentina from Lake Lacar south; into Tierra del Fuego at the southern tip of South America. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 13-13 |
| Biology: |
Found mostly in lakes, but recent collections from sites close to the sea suggest amphidromy. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 May 2022 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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