Fin's Fish Guide
The Alpine galaxias (Galaxias paucispondylus) is a freshwater fish of the family Galaxiidae that grows up to 10 cm.
Description
The Alpine galaxias is a galaxiid (Galaxiidae) from cool fresh water of the mountain and alpine streams of New Zealand's South Island. The species grows to about 10 cm and has a slender, scaleless, brownish body with a rear-set dorsal fin. As a bottom-oriented fish it shelters among stones and roots of clear streams and hunts insect larvae and small invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Alpine galaxias?
The Alpine galaxias has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Alpine galaxias live?
The Alpine galaxias lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Oceania: New Zealand
How big does the Alpine galaxias get?
The Alpine galaxias grows to a maximum of about 10 cm.
Is the Alpine galaxias dangerous to humans?
No, the Alpine galaxias is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
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