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  • Dwarf Galaxias

    • Small and slender with oliver to brown markings on a greyish background, fairly transparent due to size Dwarf galaxias have a small and blunt head characteristic.  These fish reach around 7cm in length.

    • Scientific Name: Galaxias divergens
    • Habitat: Living in gravelly streams with decent flow, mostly in foothill catchments, with the range restricted to some extent by trout, Dwarf galaxias are found roughly on a diagonal line between Hawke's Bay and the middle of the West Coast of the South Island
    • Tank Age/Maturity: Minimum recommended tank size footprint of 60cm x 30cm per fish..
    • Threatened Species: 5. Gradual decline
    • Marine Stage: No
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