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Neochanna diversus Stokell, 1949 Black mudfish |
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photo by
Kerr, V. |
| Family: | Galaxiidae (Galaxiids), subfamily: Galaxiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 12.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Oceania: endemic to New Zealand. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabit ephemeral areas that dry out over summer and autumn months, where they aestivate in damp areas or under tree roots and logs (Ref. 43717). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 15 July 2014 (B2ab(ii,iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||