CRCritically Endangered
Galaxias sp. nov. 'Morwell'
DecliningCRAU
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland)· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoverySpecies reintroduction
Other threatened species in GALAXIIDAE
Frequently asked questions
Why is Galaxias sp. nov. 'Morwell' classified as Critically Endangered?
Galaxias sp. nov. 'Morwell' 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 Galaxias sp. nov. 'Morwell' live?
Galaxias sp. nov. 'Morwell' occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Galaxias sp. nov. 'Morwell'?
The main threats to Galaxias sp. nov. 'Morwell' are 11.1, 11.2, 11.4, and 2.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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