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Galaxiidae

Western galaxias

Galaxias occidentalis

Galaxiid Fish Reaching Nineteen Centimeters

Temperate
Local endemic species
Transcontinental
Freshwater fish
Oceania
Elongated
Medium
Temperate fish

Western galaxias is a freshwater fish found around Oceania. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The largest recorded length is 19 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Galaxiids
Family: Galaxiidae
Genus: Galaxias
Maximum length: 19 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Oceania: endemic to southwestern Western Australia.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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