General Description

This species is in the family Galaxiidae. Galaxiids have long, slender tubular bodies, lack fin spines, scales and adipose fins, have short-based dorsal and anal fins far back on the body and more-or-less opposite. About 8-15 cm in length.

Biology

Galaxiids are a group of primarily freshwater fishes. Many species are diadromous with marine larval and juvenile stages. Some species are pelagic, whereas others live on or near the bottom.

Habitat

Widespread in freshwater, estuarine and marine environments, in depths of 0-5 m.

Reefs

Open water

Distribution guide

Galaxiid species are found mostly in cooler, temperate freshwaters of the Southern Hemisphere.

Species Group

Fishes › Galaxiids

Depth

Shallow (1-30 m)

Water Column

On or near sea floor Midwater

Max Size

15 cm

Commercial Species

Yes

Global Dispersal

Recorded in Australia

Conservation Status

• DSE Advisory List : Not listed
• EPBC Act 1999 : Not listed
• IUCN Red List : Not listed