| Galaxiidae (Galaxiids), subfamily: Galaxiinae |
| 11.8 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; freshwater |
| Oceania: Northland, New Zealand. |
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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). |
| 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). |
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Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 16 July 2014 (B2ab(ii,iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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