| Family: |
Retropinnidae (New Zealand smelts), subfamily: Prototroctinae |
| Max. size: |
22 cm FL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish, amphidromous |
| Distribution: |
Oceania: endemic to New Zealand. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Now extinct (Ref. 57073). The last recorded specimen was brought to the British Museum in the 1930's (Ref. 57073). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Extinct (EX); Date assessed: 10 July 2014 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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