Galaxias postvectis Clarke, 1899
Shortjaw kokopu
Galaxias postvectis
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.
 Diagnosis:   
 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
 Country info:   
 

 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

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