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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Temperate

Saddled galaxias

Galaxias tanycephalus Fulton, 1978
Max Length
14.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Typical Length
8 cm
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Facultative air-breathing in the genus ; Occurs in rocky lake shore, particularly around man-made groynes or jetties. Found among aquatic plant meadows near the shore. Larvae and juveniles inhabit open water on lakes. Adults feed on insects and crustaceans, pelagic juveniles probably feed on zooplankton. Breeding is opportunistic (occurring at any time of the year), with a peak possibly occurring late in spring .

Scientific Name
Galaxias tanycephalus
Authority
Fulton, 1978
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
14.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Water Temp
10–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Saddled galaxias is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Saddled galaxias is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Saddled galaxias is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Saddled galaxias is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate; 10°C - 26°C ; 43°S - 44°S central plateau of Tasmania, Australia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.5
Food Items

insects and crustaceans, pelagic juveniles probably feed on zooplankton

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0049 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
14.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
10–26°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
27.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Fulton, 1978

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