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Neochanna heleios Ling & Gleeson, 2001 Northland mudfish |
| Family: | Galaxiidae (Galaxiids), subfamily: Galaxiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 11.8 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Oceania: Northland, New Zealand. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-16; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 16-19; Vertebrae: 55-57. Jaw extends to posterior margin of the eye; eye is small; head displays a dorsal bulbous swelling behind eye, particularly in large individuals; caudal peduncle elongated. Principal caudal fin rays 11-13. Caudal fin rounded (Ref. 43717). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits ephemeral areas that dry out over summer and autumn months, where it aestivates in damp areas or under tree roots and logs (Ref. 43717). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 16 July 2014 (B2ab(ii,iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||