Freshwater fish

Dwarf galaxias

Dwarft galaxias. DOC USE ONLY. Photo copyright: G.A. Eldon.
Dwarft galaxias

Dwarf galaxias prefer stable gravelly upland streams and live in the spaces between rocks and stones of the streambed. They usually grow to about 5 cm. They are considered threatened.

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Publications

New Zealand's native freshwater fish factsheet (PDF, 195K)
New Zealand large galaxiid recovery plan (PDF, 980K)
New Zealand non-migratory galaxiid fishes recovery plan (PDF, 162K)

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Find out about the biology of whitebait and whitebait identification

Journey Up the Creek A bilingual website for students follows a trip up the creek to show how fresh water supports life.

Freshwater board and card games

Contacts

DOC HOTline - 24 hour emergency number

Phone 0800 DOC HOTline (0800 362 468) to report:

Sick or injured wildlife
Whale or dolphin strandings

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