Golden Galaxias
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing in the genus ; Lives in rocky areas and vegetated margins of lakes and streams , primarily in lakes preferring still or gently flowing waters . Adults prefer the shelter provided by complex habitats such as rocky lake shores and also in-lake macrophytes beds and marsh habitats . Juveniles occur in the water column until 4-5 months of age (40 mm in length) and then move inshore seeking shelter and larger prey items . Shoaling in open water when young . Feeds on insects, insect larvae and crustaceans and mollusks with cannibalism of eggs and juvenile fish being common . Breeds in early spring among rocks in the shallows . Most fish live for 3-4 years with some reaching over 6 years of age .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Golden Galaxias is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Golden Galaxias is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate; 10°C - 28°C Central Plateau of Tasmania in Lake Sorell, Lake Crescent, a tributary of Lake Crescent at Interlaken, and Clyde River, which is the outflow of Lake Crescent.
🌿 Ecology
insects, insect larvae and crustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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