Species Galaxias supremus Raadik, 2014
Kosciuszko Galaxias
- Galaxias supremus 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 [135, Figs 33 & 34].
Type data:
Holotype NMV A 30571-003 female, Carruthers Creek, on Main Range Track, south-east of Blue Lake, Mount Kosciuszko National Park, New South Wales [36°24'37”S, 148°18'20”E].
Paratype(s) NMV A 30571-001 (10), collected with holotype; NMV A 30570-001 (10), collected with AM I.44920-001; AM I.44919-001 (3), collected with holotype; NMNZ P.045750 (1), collected with holotype; NMNZ P.045751 (2), collected with AM I.44920-001; AM I.44920-001 (3), Blue Lake, west shore and inflowing tributary, off Blue Lake walking track, Mount Kosciuszko National Park. [36° 24' 20”S, 148° 18' 48”E].
Miscellaneous Literature Names
- Galaxias olidus Günther, 1866 [in part]. —
McDowall, R.M. & Frankenberg, R.S. 1981. The galaxiid fishes of Australia. Records of the Australian Museum 33(10): 443-605 figs 1-47 [469] - Galaxias olidus olidus Günther, 1866 [in part]. —
Frankenberg, R. 1969. Studies on the evolution of galaxiid fishes with particular reference to the Australian fauna. Ph.D. Thesis, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia. 185 pp. [170] - Galaxias findlayi Macleay, 1882 [in part]. —
Ogilby, J.D. 1886. Catalogue of the Fishes of New South Wales, with their principal synonyms. Sydney : Government Printer 67 pp. [66] (in part)
Frankenberg, R. 1969. Studies on the evolution of galaxiid fishes with particular reference to the Australian fauna. Ph.D. Thesis, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia. 185 pp. [329]
Distribution
States
New South Wales
Extra Distribution Information
Blue Lake and upper reaches of Carruthers Creek (36º24'S, 148º18'E), headwaters of the Blue Lake Creek system, upper Snowy River on Mount Kosciuszko, NSW; temperate
Australian Endemic.
IBRA
NSW: Australian Alps (AA)
General References
Adams, M., Raadik, T.A., Burridge, C.P. & Georges, A. 2014. Global biodiversity assessment and hyper-cryptic species complexes: more than one species of elephant in the room. Systematic Biology 63(4): 518–533 [521] (as taxon ‘KO’)
Raadik, T.A. & Kuiter, R.H. 2002. Kosciuszko Galaxias: a story of confusion and imminent peril. Fishes of Sahul, Journal of the Australian New Guinea Fishes Association 16(2): 830–835 [831] (as Galaxias sp. 1, and G. findlayi)
Common Name References
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 [135] (Kosciuszko Galaxias)
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARGENTINIFORMES | 12-Feb-2015 | ADDED | Dr Dianne Bray (NMV) Dr Doug Hoese (AM) Dr Matthew Lockett (AM) |