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Paragalaxias mesotes McDowall & Fulton, 1978 Arthurs galaxias |
| Family: | Galaxiidae (Galaxiids), subfamily: Galaxiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 8 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | 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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| Biology: | 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. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 11 February 2019 (B1ab(v)+2ab(v)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||