New Zealand Freshwater Fish
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11004-04601 Central Otago roundhead galaxias (Galaxias anomalus) are one of 12 species of endemic, non-migratory galaxiids from southern New Zealand. They are classified Nationally endangered, now occupying an area of 22.4 hectares. They live in headwater tributaries of the Taieri (upstream of Sutton) and Manuherikia rivers (tributaries of the Pool Burn and Ida Burn), with population strongholds in the Ewe Burn and Kye Burn. They are generally found in shallow gravel- and cobble-laden headwater streams and braided rivers 350–800 m above sea level. Kye Burn *
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