Paragalaxias julianus McDowall & Fulton, 1978
Julian galaxias

Family:  Galaxiidae (Galaxiids), subfamily: Galaxiinae
Max. size:  10 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Oceania: known only from the Central Plateau of Tasmania, Australia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-11; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 7-8; Vertebrae: 40-43. Anterior interorbital laterosensory pore well separated from the posterior nostril. Usually 2 pairs of pores below the lower jaw. Short gill rakers.
Biology:  Lives on rocky shores of lakes. Bottom-dweller of upland lakes and associated streams, frequently under and around rocks on gravel substrates (Ref. 44894). Feeds on insects, small crustaceans and mollusks.
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 11 February 2019 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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