CRCritically Endangered
Shaw Galaxias
Galaxias gunaikurnai
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· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in GALAXIIDAE
Threatened in New Caledonia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Shaw Galaxias classified as Critically Endangered?
Shaw 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 Shaw Galaxias live?
Shaw Galaxias occurs in New Caledonia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Shaw Galaxias?
The main threats to Shaw Galaxias are 11.1, 11.2, 11.4, and 7.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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