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Clarence galaxias

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Osmeriformes

Genus
  
Galaxias

Higher classification
  
Galaxias

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Galaxiidae

Scientific name
  
Galaxias johnstoni

Rank
  
Species

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Similar
  
Galaxias fontanus, Pedder galaxias, Galaxias, Golden galaxias, Paragalaxias

The Clarence galaxias (Galaxias johnstoni) is a species of fish in the Galaxiidae family endemic to Tasmania.

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Description

The Clarence galaxias is scaleless and has a dark brown back with brown bars and bands extending down its sides, while the belly is a lighter yellow-cream color. Adults reach a body length of 12.5–14 cm and a maximum weight of 20 g.

Distribution and habitat

The Clarence galaxias is a freshwater species and inhabits lakes as well as swamps and streams connected to lakes. It is endemic to Tasmania's Derwent River catchment, including the Clarence Lagoon. Only seven breeding populations are currently known.

Conservation

While locally common, the species has been classified as critically endangered by the IUCN. It is under pressure from predation and competition from introduced brown trout and rainbow trout.

References

Clarence galaxias Wikipedia