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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Temperate

Brachygalaxias Bullocki

Brachygalaxias bullocki Regan, 1908
Max Length
5.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Brachygalaxias Bullocki (Brachygalaxias bullocki) is a ray-finned fish of the family Galaxiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Brachygalaxias bullocki
Authority
Regan, 1908
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
5.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Water Temp
15–20 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Galaxiiformes
Galaxiiformes
Family
Galaxiidae
Galaxiidae
Genus
Brachygalaxias
Brachygalaxias
Species
Brachygalaxias Bullocki
Brachygalaxias bullocki

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Brachygalaxias Bullocki is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Brachygalaxias Bullocki is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Brachygalaxias Bullocki is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Brachygalaxias Bullocki is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate; 15°C - 20°C ; 35°S - 42°S South America: Central Chile from about Talca south to Chiloé Island.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
5.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
15–20°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
11.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Regan, 1908

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Galaxias bullocki Regan 1908 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .

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