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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Temperate

Taieri flathead galaxias

Galaxias depressiceps McDowall & Wallis, 1996
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
8 yrs
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
10 cm
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Taieri flathead galaxias (Galaxias depressiceps) is a ray-finned fish of the family Galaxiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Galaxias depressiceps
Authority
McDowall & Wallis, 1996
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
VU
Lifespan
8 years
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Galaxiiformes
Galaxiiformes
Family
Galaxiidae
Galaxiidae
Genus
Galaxias
Galaxias
Species
Taieri flathead galaxias
Galaxias depressiceps

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Taieri flathead galaxias is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Taieri flathead galaxias is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Taieri flathead galaxias is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Taieri flathead galaxias is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory . Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.2±0.49

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0049 × L3.12 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
McDowall & Wallis, 1996

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English flathead galaxias · Taieri flathead galaxias
🌍CES galaxie říční
🌍EST Lamepea-galaks
🇵🇹Portuguese Kokopu-lanceta
🇨🇳Chinese 平頭南乳魚

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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