Fin's Fish Guide
The Galaxias (Galaxiella munda) is a freshwater fish of the family Galaxiidae that grows up to 6 cm.
Description
The western mud minnow is a dwarf galaxias (Galaxiidae) from southwestern Australia. The species is very small, slender and scaleless with fine lengthwise stripes. It inhabits slow or gently flowing, tea-coloured streams flowing through karri forests and also still waters. As a small predator it snaps small invertebrates, insect larvae and small zooplankton. Through habitat loss and introduced fishes it is considered endangered. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Galaxias?
The Galaxias has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a horizontal stripes pattern. Very small, scaleless galaxias of slow-flowing tea-coloured karri forest streams; threatened.
Where does the Galaxias live?
The Galaxias lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Southwestern Australia; tea-coloured forest streams.
How big does the Galaxias get?
The Galaxias grows to a maximum of about 6 cm. On average the species is around 4 cm.
Is the Galaxias dangerous to humans?
No, the Galaxias is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Galaxias edible?
The Galaxias is not usually eaten.
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