VUVulnerable
Taieri Flathead Galaxias
Galaxias depressiceps
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Rocky areas· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Habitat & natural process restorationSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in GALAXIIDAE
Threatened in New Zealand
Frequently asked questions
Why is Taieri Flathead Galaxias classified as Vulnerable?
Taieri Flathead Galaxias 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 Taieri Flathead Galaxias live?
Taieri Flathead 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 Taieri Flathead Galaxias?
The main threats to Taieri Flathead 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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