The Flathead galaxias (Galaxias depressiceps) is a freshwater fish of the family Galaxiidae that grows up to 8 cm.
Description
The Flathead galaxias is a galaxiid (Galaxiidae) from cool fresh water of southern New Zealand. The species grows to about 8 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 Flathead galaxias?
The Flathead galaxias has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Flathead galaxias live?
The Flathead galaxias lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.
How big does the Flathead galaxias get?
The Flathead galaxias grows to a maximum of about 8 cm.
Is the Flathead galaxias dangerous to humans?
No, the Flathead galaxias is harmless to humans.
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