CRCritically Endangered
Central Otago Roundhead Galaxias
Galaxias anomalus
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roundhead_galaxias
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in GALAXIIDAE
Threatened in New Zealand
Frequently asked questions
Why is Central Otago Roundhead Galaxias classified as Critically Endangered?
Central Otago Roundhead Galaxias is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Central Otago Roundhead Galaxias live?
Central Otago Roundhead Galaxias occurs in New Zealand. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Central Otago Roundhead Galaxias?
The main threats to Central Otago Roundhead Galaxias are 11.2, 5.3, 7.2, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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