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Galaxiids (Order: Galliformes)

GALAXIAS

Galaxias are a genus of small freshwater fish. They are scaleless and somewhat tubular in body form. Only Mountain Galaxias are commonly recorded in the region. Stocky Galaxias are restricted to one known site. Any sighting of galaxiids will help provide a greater understanding of this genus.

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DougT wrote:
19 May 2025
The Galaxias spp. of the Dorrigo plateau are poorly described: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/264789657_Dorrigo_Plateau_-_a_biodiversity_hot-spot_for_galaxiids

I've marked this as G. olidus, however it may be an undescribed species. @MattBeitzel any thoughts?
Galaxias olidus
MattBeitzel wrote:
11 Feb 2025
ID based on local genetic studies
Galaxias olidus
MattBeitzel wrote:
18 Nov 2024
Luckily, we have genetics from near this area.
Galaxias olidus
TCosta wrote:
17 May 2024
After further consideration I agree with the identification of the moderator as a Mountain Galaxias (Galaxias olidus)
Galaxias olidus
Walker wrote:
16 May 2024
Great shot , looks like a Galaxias !
Galaxias olidus

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