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Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) > Osmeriformes (Smelts) > Galaxiidae (Galaxiids) > Galaxiinae
Etymology: Galaxias: Greek, galaxias, ou = a kind of fish (Ref. 45335).

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Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate, preferred ?; 40°S - 45°S

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Oceania: known only from the upper Swan River of eastern Tasmania.

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Maturity: L_m ? range ? - ? cm
Max length : 13.5 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 44894); common length : 7.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 5259)

Lives in slow to moderately swift flowing waters situated in dry scrub country; occurring in aggregations usually in rocky pools or along shallow stream margins around log debris. Occurs in gently to moderately flowing water of shallow spring-fed creeks (Ref. 44894). Feeds on insects and their larvae, small crustaceans and algae. A shoal-forming species, particularly when young. The entire life cycle takes place in fresh water. Breeds in its second year during spring. Maximum life span is about 3 years (Ref. 44894).

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Allen, G.R., 1989. Freshwater fishes of Australia. T.F.H. Publications, Inc., Neptune City, New Jersey. (Ref. 5259)

IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 115185)

Critically Endangered (CR) (B1+2bc)

CITES (Ref. 94142)

Not Evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

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Galaxias fontanus Fulton, 1978