Saddled galaxias (Galaxias tanycephalus)

Scientific name: Galaxias tanycephalus Fulton, 1978

The Saddled galaxias (Galaxias tanycephalus) is a freshwater fish of the family Galaxiidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 10–26°C (50–79°F). Native range: Oceania, known only from Arthurs Lake and Woods Lake on the high central plateau of Tasmania, Australia.

Saddled galaxias care at a glance

Temperature
10–26°C (50–79°F)

Biology

Occurs in rocky lake shore, particularly around man-made groynes or jetties. Found among aquatic plant meadows near the shore. Larvae and juveniles inhabit open water on lakes. Adults feed on insects and crustaceans, pelagic juveniles probably feed on zooplankton. Breeding is opportunistic (occurring at any time of the year), with a peak possibly occurring late in spring.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Galaxias tanycephalus
Family
Galaxiidae (Galaxiids)
Order
Osmeriformes (Smelts)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
14.5
Common length
8.0
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Oceania: known only from Arthurs Lake and Woods Lake on the high central plateau of Tasmania, Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Vulnerable (VU) (D2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

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

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