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Paragalaxias julianus McDowall & Fulton, 1978 Julian galaxias |
| Family: | Galaxiidae (Galaxiids), subfamily: Galaxiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 10 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Oceania: known only from the Central Plateau of Tasmania, Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-11; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 7-8; Vertebrae: 40-43. Anterior interorbital laterosensory pore well separated from the posterior nostril. Usually 2 pairs of pores below the lower jaw. Short gill rakers. | |||
| Biology: | Lives on rocky shores of lakes. Bottom-dweller of upland lakes and associated streams, frequently under and around rocks on gravel substrates (Ref. 44894). Feeds on insects, small crustaceans and mollusks. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 11 February 2019 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||