DSC_6194 Banded kōkopu (Galaxias fasciatus) a common native galaxiid fish, hovers before the similarly sized fossil of the 'Foulden Maar kokopu' (Galaxias effusus) - NZ's oldest known galaxiid. This fossil was discovered by Associate Professor Daphne Lee, of Otago University. It was recovered from the dark diatomite soils of Foulden Maar, a 23 million year old archive of NZ's ancient, and exquisitely preserved biodiversity *
11004-04024 Banded kokopu (Galaxias fasciatus) widespread native galaxiid fish, penetrating well inland, mainly in forested streams. A skilled climber of waterfalls. Thomson Creek, Mt Cargill *
11004-04104 Banded kokopu (Galaxias fasciatus) widespread native galaxiid fish, penetrating well inland, mainly in forested streams. A skilled climber of waterfalls. Thomson Creek, Mt Cargill *
