Aplochiton taeniatus

Aplochiton taeniatus

Spotted Galaxiid Fish of South American Waters

Temperate
Southern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
South America
Elongated
Medium
Temperate fish

Aplochiton taeniatus is a freshwater fish of South America. The species occupies freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 33.4 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Galaxiids
Family: Galaxiidae
Genus: Aplochiton
Maximum length: 33.4 cm
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: South America: On both sides of the Andes, in Chile from Lake Villarrica south and in Argentina from Lake Lacar south; into Tierra del Fuego at the southern tip of South America.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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