CRCritically Endangered
West Gippsland Galaxias
Galaxias longifundus
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 reintroductionEx-situ conservationLegislation
Other threatened species in GALAXIIDAE
Frequently asked questions
Why is West Gippsland Galaxias classified as Critically Endangered?
West Gippsland 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 West Gippsland Galaxias live?
West Gippsland Galaxias 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 West Gippsland Galaxias?
The main threats to West Gippsland Galaxias are 11.1, 11.2, 11.4, and 12.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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