DSC_9620 Northern flathead galaxias (Galaxias 'northern') closely related to the Canterbury galaxias and living mainly in southern Marlborough, especially in the Clarence and Awatere rivers and tributaries, but also southern tributaries and headwaters of the Wairau River, and the Maruia River *
DSC_9597 Northern flathead galaxias (Galaxias 'northern') closely related to the Canterbury galaxias and living mainly in southern Marlborough, especially in the Clarence and Awatere rivers and tributaries, but also southern tributaries and headwaters of the Wairau River, and the Maruia River *
11004-04704 Taieri flathead galaxias (Galaxias depressiceps) one of 12 species of non-migratory, endemic galaxiids found in southern New Zealand. Depressiceps have a distinctly flattened head and a pointy nose give them a rather 'snooty' look. They are classified Nationally vulnerable, occupying an area of only 21.5 hectares. They are found in tributaries of the Taieri, Waikouaiti and Shag rivers, and as far as Akatore Creek in the north. They make their home in headwater streams that are small enough to step across and are surrounded by grasses and tussock. Kye Burn *
