| Family: |
Galaxiidae (Galaxiids), subfamily: Galaxiinae |
| Max. size: |
8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Oceania: known only from the eastern central plateau of Tasmania in Lakes Arthurs, Woods and River Lakes below Woods Lake dam, Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Lives on rocky shores, particularly man-made rock piles at construction sites, and to a lesser extent among aquatic vegetation near these areas. Also inhabits lacustrine environments near the shore among rocks or vegetation; occurs in pools of outlet streams (Ref. 44894). Feeds on midge and caddisfly larvae, amphipods, other crustaceans and worms. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 11 February 2019 (B1ab(v)+2ab(v)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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