Galaxias globiceps

Galaxias globiceps is a species of fish in the family Galaxiidae endemic to Chile.

Galaxias globiceps
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G. globiceps
Binomial name
Galaxias globiceps

Habitat

Galaxias globiceps lives in a freshwater environment[1] in a temperate climate.[2]

Size

The average length of an unsexed male Galaxias globiceps is about 10.7 centimetres (4.2 in).[2]

Range

The species is known only from the type locality at Los Alerces near Puerto Montt, Chile.[2]

References

  1. "Galaxias globiceps". International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. Retrieved 8 February 2013.
  2. "Galaxias globiceps". Fish Base. Retrieved 8 February 2013.

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