How to Identify Galaxiidae
Galaxiidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Osmeriformes, class . The family contains 7 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Galaxiidae Species
Galaxias brevipinnis Günther, 1866
Galaxias brevipinnis Günther, 1866
Galaxias brevipinnis is a galaxiid fish found across Australia, New Zealand and …
Galaxias zebratus (Castelnau, 1861)
Galaxias zebratus (Castelnau, 1861)
Galaxias zebratus, the Cape galaxias, is a small scaleless fish endemic to South…
Galaxias argenteus (Gmelin, 1789)
Galaxias argenteus (Gmelin, 1789)
Galaxias argenteus, the giant kōkopu, is the largest galaxiid, a New Zealand fre…
Galaxias olidus Günther, 1866
Galaxias olidus Günther, 1866
Galaxias olidus (mountain galaxias) is a small freshwater fish native to southea…
Galaxias maculatus (Jenyns, 1842)
Galaxias maculatus (Jenyns, 1842)
Galaxias maculatus, the common galaxias, is a widely distributed small freshwate…
Galaxias fasciatus Gray, 1842
Galaxias fasciatus Gray, 1842
This is a description of the New Zealand diadromous fish Galaxias fasciatus, or …
Galaxias truttaceus Valenciennes, 1846
Galaxias truttaceus Valenciennes, 1846
Spotted galaxias is a moderately large native Australian freshwater fish found a…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Galaxiidae?
Galaxiidae animals belong to the Osmeriformes order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 7 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Galaxiidae?
Galaxiidae is classified in the order Osmeriformes, class , phylum Chordata. The family contains 7 accepted species worldwide.
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