Galaxias
📖 Overview
Galaxias (Galaxias neocaledonicus), first described by Weber & de Beaufort, 1913 is a small fish in the family Galaxiidae (order Galaxiiformes). Adults typically reach 5.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Endangered.The species is a species of conservation concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Galaxias is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Galaxias is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; depth range ? - 5 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Galaxias |
| 🌍CES | galaxie novokaledonská |
| 🇫🇷French | Galaxias · Galaxias de Nouvelle-Calédonie |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Inanga-da-Nova-Caledônia |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Новокаледонская незогалаксия |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 新喀里多尼亞南乳魚 · 新赫里多尼亞南乳魚 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nesogalaxias neocaledonicus | Weber & de Beaufort | 1913 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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