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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.

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Galaxias

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Galaxias sp. (genus) at Rocky Creek, NSW by JimL

Galaxias sp. (genus) at Rocky Creek, NSW by JimL

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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

MattBeitzel wrote:

25 Apr 2024

Nice photo There has been a new species described near Tantangara and Kosciusko recently however without genetics G. olidus is the most likely here.

Galaxias olidus

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