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Genus Family: Galaxiidae 🍽️ 5 Edible 🎣 3 Game Fish

Galaxias

Species
46
Max Length
31 cm
Max Weight
-
Max Lifespan
20 yrs
Avg Trophic
3.20
Threatened
2

🔬 Taxonomic Classification

Class
Teleostei
Order
Galaxiiformes
Family
Galaxiidae
Genus
Galaxias

🌍 Habitat Distribution

💧 Freshwater
39
🔄 Diadromous
7

🛡️ Conservation Status

LC
VU
EN
CR
Least Concern 12
Vulnerable 5
Endangered 9
Critically Endangered 18
Data Deficient 1

🌐 Geographic Distribution

Chile
2 spp.
New Zealand
1 spp.

🔬 Ecology & Feeding

Shallowest
0 m
Deepest
1 m