Galaxias Platei
📖 Overview
Galaxias Platei (Galaxias platei) is a ray-finned fish of the family Galaxiidae. It inhabits diadromous, migrating between freshwater and the sea waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 30.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Galaxias Platei is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Galaxias Platei is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Galaxias Platei is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Galaxias Platei is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal; amphidromous . Temperate; 40°S - 54°S South America: Central and southern Chile from about Valdivia through the Patagonian Andes in Argentina, Tierra del Fuego and the Falkland Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxias delfini | Philippi | 1895 | Heterotypic |
| Galaxias grandis | Philippi | 1895 | Heterotypic |
| Galaxias smithii | Regan | 1906 | Synonym |
| Galaxias titcombi | Evermann & Kendall | 1906 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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