| Galaxiidae (Galaxiids), subfamily: Galaxiinae |
| 8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; freshwater |
| Oceania: known only from the eastern central plateau of Tasmania in Lakes Arthurs, Woods and River Lakes below Woods Lake dam, Australia. |
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| Lives on rocky shores, particularly man-made rock piles at construction sites, and to a lesser extent among aquatic vegetation near these areas. Also inhabits lacustrine environments near the shore among rocks or vegetation; occurs in pools of outlet streams (Ref. 44894). Feeds on midge and caddisfly larvae, amphipods, other crustaceans and worms. |
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Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 11 February 2019 (B1ab(v)+2ab(v)) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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