Galaxias


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.


Galaxias

Announcements

16 Mar 2025

Hello NatureMaprs!Three new priority species lists of exotic freshwater and terrestrial invertebrates, and vertebrates in the ACT have been added to NatureMapr. Uploading records of these species to N...


Continue reading

NatureMapr now receives more records in NSW than ACT

NatureMapr Data Collector 6.2.1 update

Critical nature positive infrastructure update

IMPORTANT NatureMapr Data Collector 6.2.0 mobile app update

Discussion

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
Walker wrote:
26 Apr 2024
A clear photo , can confirm Mountain Galaxias .

Galaxias olidus
806,541 sightings of 21,899 species from 13,703 contributors
CCA 3.0 | privacy
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of this land and acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.