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Galaxias divergens Stokell, 1959 Dwarf Galaxias |
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photo by
McDowall, R.M. |
| Family: | Galaxiidae (Galaxiids), subfamily: Galaxiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 6.8 cm FL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Oceania: endemic to New Zealand. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-8; Anal soft rays: 8-10; Vertebrae: 47-55 | |||
| Biology: | Spawning occurs from September to December (Ref. 33843). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 30 July 2014 (B2ab(ii,iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||