The Zebra galaxias (Aplochiton zebra) is a brackish-water fish of the family Galaxiidae that grows up to 28 cm.
Description
The zebra galaxias is a scaleless freshwater fish from southern South America, along the Chilean Andes from the Callecalle to Tierra del Fuego and on the Falkland Islands. The species grows to about 28 cm and has a streamlined, scaleless body with dark, zebra-like markings in young fish. It lives mainly in lakes, but records close to the sea suggest amphidromy. As a generalist predator it hunts aquatic insects and other invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans and is assessed as Least Concern (LC) by the IUCN.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Zebra galaxias?
The Zebra galaxias has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a marbled pattern.
Where does the Zebra galaxias live?
The Zebra galaxias lives in brackish water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.
How big does the Zebra galaxias get?
The Zebra galaxias grows to a maximum of about 28 cm.
Is the Zebra galaxias dangerous to humans?
No, the Zebra galaxias is harmless to humans.
Is the Zebra galaxias edible?
The Zebra galaxias is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Aplochiton
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