Species Galaxias niger Andrews, 1985
Black Galaxias
- Galaxias niger Andrews, A.P. 1985. A new species of Galaxias (Pisces : Galaxiidae) from southern Tasmania. Papers and Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania 119: 55-60 fig. 1 pl. 1 [56, pl. 1].
Type data:
Holotype TMH D1926, Reservoir Lakes, southern Tasmania.
Paratype(s) AM I.24488-001 (2), collected with Holotype; QVM 1984:5:12-13 (2), collected with Holotype; TMH D1927-28 (2), collected with Holotype.
Introduction
Doubt has been raised regarding the validity of this species (Hardie et al. 2006) but we continue to treat the species as valid until more conclusive studies are conducted.
Distribution
States
Tasmania
Extra Distribution Information
Reservoir Lakes, TAS (43º25´S); temperate.
Known only from type locality.
IBRA
Tas: Tasmanian Southern Ranges (TSR)
Ecological Descriptors
Freshwater.
General References
Hardie, S.A., Jackson, J.E., Barmuta, L.A. & White, R.W.G. 2006. Status of galaxiid fishes in Tasmania, Australia: conservation listings, threats and management issues. Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems 16: 235-250 [243] (validity uncertain)
Paxton, J.R., Allen, G.R., Gates, J.E., Bray, D.J. & Hoese, D.F. 2006. Galaxiidae. pp. 402-411 in Hoese, D.F., Bray, D.J., Paxton, J.R. & Allen, G.R. Fishes. In, Beesley, P.L. & Wells, A. (eds) Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Vol. 35. Volume 35 Australia : ABRS & CSIRO Publishing Parts 1-3, 2178 pp. [406]
Raadik, T.A. 2014. Fifteen from one: a revision of the Galaxias olidus Günther, 1866 complex (Teleostei, Galaxiidae) in south-eastern Australia recognises three previously described taxa and describes 12 new species. Zootaxa 3898(1): 1-198 [160]
Common Name References
Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Black Galaxias)
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06-Jun-2016 | ARGENTINIFORMES | 06-Jul-2015 | MODIFIED | Dr Dianne Bray (NMV) Dr Doug Hoese (AM) Dr Matthew Lockett (AM) |
| 27-Jul-2010 | MODIFIED |