Fish > Galaxiids
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Flathead GalaxiasScientific Name: Galaxias rostratusCategory: FishSubcategory: GalaxiidsSize: Total length: 3.5–5.1 in (9–13 cm); maximum recorded 5.9 in (15 cm)Weight: 0.5–1.2 oz (15–35 g)Lifespan: 3–5 years in calm lowland billabongsDiet:...
Fish > Percichthyidae
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Clarence River CodScientific Name: Maccullochella ikeiCategory: FishSubcategory: PercichthyidaeSize: Total length: 20–30 in (50–75 cm); exceptional specimens reach 40 in (100 cm)Weight: 8–18 lb (3.5–8 kg); historical maximums over 30 lb (14...
Fish > Pygmy Perches
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Oxleyan Pygmy PerchScientific Name: Nannoperca oxleyanaCategory: FishSubcategory: Pygmy PerchesSize: Body length: 1.0–1.6 in (25–40 mm); tiny freshwater teleostWeight: 0.03–0.10 oz (1.0–2.8 g)Lifespan: 2–4 years in coastal wallum...
Fish > Temperate Perches
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Trout CodScientific Name: Maccullochella macquariensisCategory: FishSubcategory: Temperate PerchesSize: Length: up to 33 in (85 cm); commonly 16–20 in (40–50 cm)Weight: Up to 35 lb (16 kg); commonly 3.3–9.0 lb (1.5–4.0 kg)Lifespan: 20–25+ years...
Fish > Blue-eyes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Red-finned Blue-eyeScientific Name: Scaturiginichthys vermeilipinnisCategory: FishSubcategory: Blue-eyesSize: Total length: 0.8–1.2 in (20–30 mm)Weight: 0.01–0.03 oz (0.3–0.8 g)Lifespan: 1–2 years in thermal artesian springsDiet:...
Fish > Galaxiids
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Clarence GalaxiasScientific Name: Galaxias johnstoniCategory: FishSubcategory: GalaxiidsSize: Total length: 3.0–4.7 in (75–120 mm); Maximum: 5.5 in (140 mm)Weight: 0.35–1.05 oz (10–30 g)Lifespan: 4–7 years in cold alpine watersDiet: Carnivore /...
Fish > Blue-eyes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Honey Blue-eyeScientific Name: Pseudomugil mellisCategory: FishSubcategory: Blue-eyesSize: Total length: 1.0–1.5 in (2.5–3.8 cm)Weight: 0.03–0.07 oz (1.0–2.0 g)Lifespan: 1–2 years in coastal peat waterwaysDiet: Micro-carnivore (mosquito larvae,...
Fish > Temperate Perch
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Murray CodScientific Name: Maccullochella peeliiCategory: FishSubcategory: Temperate PerchSize: Length: 28–48 in (70–120 cm); historical monsters exceeded 6 ft (1.8 m)Weight: 22–88 lb (10–40 kg); record specimens reached a colossal 250 lb (113...
Fish > Galaxiids
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Stocky GalaxiasScientific Name: Galaxias tantangaraCategory: FishSubcategory: GalaxiidsSize: Total length: 3.0–4.3 in (7.5–11.0 cm)Weight: 0.2–0.5 oz (6–15 g)Lifespan: 4–7 years in alpine streamsDiet: Carnivore / Insectivore (aquatic...
Fish > Pearl Perches
AT A GLANCECommon Name: West Australian DhufishScientific Name: Glaucosoma hebraicumCategory: FishSubcategory: Pearl PerchesSize: Total length: 28–48 in (70–122 cm)Weight: 15–57 lb (7–26 kg); exceptionally large males reach over 60 lbLifespan: 30–41+ years in pristine...
