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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Subtropical

Dwarf inanga

Galaxias gracilis McDowall, 1967
Max Length
6.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Dwarf inanga (Galaxias gracilis), first described by McDowall, 1967 is a small fish in the family Galaxiidae (order Galaxiiformes). Adults typically reach 6.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Vulnerable.

Scientific Name
Galaxias gracilis
Authority
McDowall, 1967
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
6.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Dwarf inanga is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Dwarf inanga is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory . Subtropical; 12°S - 40°S endemic to New Zealand.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0049 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
6.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
McDowall, 1967

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