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 |