Julian galaxias
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing in the genus ; Lives on rocky shores of lakes. Bottom-dweller of upland lakes and associated streams, frequently under and around rocks on gravel substrates . Feeds on insects, small crustaceans and mollusks.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 11; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8; Vertebrae: 40 - 43. Anterior interorbital laterosensory pore well separated from the posterior nostril. Usually 2 pairs of pores below the lower jaw. Short gill rakers.: elongated; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Julian galaxias is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Temperate Central Plateau of Tasmania, Australia.
🌿 Ecology
insects, small crustaceans and mollusks
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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