Galaxias depressiceps
Galaxias depressiceps McDowall & Wallis, 1996
Taieri flathead galaxias

Family:  Galaxiidae (Galaxiids), subfamily: Galaxiinae
Max. size:  15 cm NG (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 8 years
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory
Distribution:  Oceania: New Zealand.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits streams. Preys on invertebrates (Ref. 27776).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 30 July 2014 (D2) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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