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Golden Galaxias (Galaxias auratus)
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Ecological Illustration of Golden Galaxias (Galaxias auratus)
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Galaxiidae

Golden Galaxias

Galaxias auratus

Galaxiid Fish from Freshwater Basins

  • Yellow
  • Temperate
  • Regional distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • Oceania
  • Medium
  • Temperate fish

Golden Galaxias is a freshwater fish from Oceania. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 24 cm.

Class
Teleosts
Order
Galaxiids
Family
Galaxiidae
Genus
Galaxias
Water type
Freshwater
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