Galaxias postvectis Clarke, 1899 Shortjaw kokopu |
photo by
McDowall, R.M. |
Family: | Galaxiidae (Galaxiids), subfamily: Galaxiinae | |||
Max. size: | 26 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal, amphidromous | |||
Distribution: | Oceania: endemic to New Zealand. | |||
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Biology: | Adults are found in freshwater; young in marine and estuarine waters. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (A2bc; B2ab(iii,v)) (Ref. 96402) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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Entered by: Palomares, Maria Lourdes D. - 02.06.94 |
Modified by: Torres, Armi G. - 06.03.98 |
Checked by: Palomares, Maria Lourdes D. - 26.07.94 |