Arthurs paragalaxias (Paragalaxias mesotes)

Scientific name: Paragalaxias mesotes McDowall & Fulton, 1978

The Arthurs paragalaxias (Paragalaxias mesotes) is a freshwater fish of the family Galaxiidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 5–20°C (41–68°F). Native range: Oceania, known only from the eastern central plateau of Tasmania in Lakes Arthurs, Woods and River Lakes below Woods Lake dam, Australia.

Arthurs paragalaxias care at a glance

Temperature
5–20°C (41–68°F)

Biology

Lives on rocky shores, particularly man-made rock piles at construction sites, and to a lesser extent among aquatic vegetation near these areas. Also inhabits lacustrine environments near the shore among rocks or vegetation; occurs in pools of outlet streams. Feeds on midge and caddisfly larvae, amphipods, other crustaceans and worms.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Paragalaxias mesotes
Family
Galaxiidae (Galaxiids)
Order
Osmeriformes (Smelts)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
8.0
Common length
6.0
Environment
Freshwater; demersal
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Oceania: known only from the eastern central plateau of Tasmania in Lakes Arthurs, Woods and River Lakes below Woods Lake dam, Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Vulnerable (VU) (D2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Fec

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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