Galaxias vulgaris Stokell, 1949
Common river galaxias
photo by McDowall, R.M.

Family:  Galaxiidae (Galaxiids), subfamily: Galaxiinae
Max. size:  10 cm FL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory
Distribution:  Oceania: endemic to New Zealand.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabit rivers. Spawning occurs from July to September (Ref. 58147).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 August 2014 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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