Galaxias argenteus
Galaxias argenteus (Gmelin, 1789)
Giant kokopu
Galaxias argenteus
photo by Bursell, J.J.


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Family:  Galaxiidae (Galaxiids), subfamily: Galaxiinae
Max. size:  40 cm NG (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; brackish; marine, amphidromous
Distribution:  Southwest Pacific: endemic to New Zealand.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 07 July 2014 (A4ac) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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