VUVulnerable
Giant Kokopu
Galaxias argenteus
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine coastal/supratidal· majorWetlands (inland)· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies managementSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in GALAXIIDAE
Threatened in New Zealand
Frequently asked questions
Why is Giant Kokopu classified as Vulnerable?
Giant Kokopu is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Giant Kokopu live?
Giant Kokopu 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 Giant Kokopu?
The main threats to Giant Kokopu are 5.3, 5.4, 7.3, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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