Galaxias


Galaxiids (Order: Galliformes)

GALAXIAS

Galaxias are a genus of small freshwater fish. They are scaleless and somewhat tubular in body form. Only Mountain Galaxias are commonly recorded in the region. Stocky Galaxias are restricted to one known site. Any sighting of galaxiids will help provide a greater understanding of this genus.


Galaxias

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MattBeitzel wrote:
11 Feb 2025
ID based on local genetic studies

Galaxias olidus
MattBeitzel wrote:
18 Nov 2024
Luckily, we have genetics from near this area.

Galaxias olidus
TCosta wrote:
17 May 2024
After further consideration I agree with the identification of the moderator as a Mountain Galaxias (Galaxias olidus)

Galaxias olidus
Walker wrote:
16 May 2024
Great shot , looks like a Galaxias !

Galaxias olidus
Walker wrote:
26 Apr 2024
A clear photo , can confirm Mountain Galaxias .

Galaxias olidus

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