Galaxias

Galaxias is a genus of small, highly successful freshwater fish in the Galaxiidae family. They are typically found at temperate latitudes across the Southern Hemisphere and are frequently referred to as galaxiids.

Galaxiids are scaleless and somewhat tubular in body form, ranging from very slender to quite bulky. They are somewhat torpedo-shaped, with the dorsal and anal fins positioned close to the tail. They are generally small, with typical adult lengths ranging between 40 mm and 150 mm TL, with some stocky species attaining around 250 mm. The largest, Galaxias argenteus, has been recorded at 580 mm, although 300–400 mm is a more typical adult length.