Trout Galaxias

Galaxias truttaceus

Sea Life Endemic IUCN: Least Concern

About

A distinctive galaxias with vertical rows of pale-edged dark spots along the side, a dark diagonal stripe below the eye and reddish-orange fins with dark margins. Spotted Galaxias have a wider body than most other Galaxias species.

Size

Can grow to around 20cm

Habitat

Generally in still or slow flowing streams at low elevations close to the sea. Usually found near cover such as fallen timber or rocks in lakes or near the edges in streams.

Distribution

Southern Australia, although the distibution is patchy but is found around much of Tasmania

Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (3)
  1. Bray, D.J. & Gomon, M.F. 2021, Galaxias truttaceus in Fishes of Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
  2. The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
  3. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019 (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

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