Galaxias rostratus
Critically endangered.
Flathead Galaxias are similar in appearance to other Galaxias such as the Obscure Galaxias and the Common Jollytail, although the distinctive flat head of the Flathead Galaxias that it is name after is a distinguishing feature.
See How to Identify a Flathead Galaxias.
They can grow to about 15 cm in length.
Flathead Galaxias is known from the southern part of the Murray Darling Basin. They have been recorded in the Macquarie, Lachlan, Murrumbidgee and Murray Rivers in NSW. Despite extensive scientific sampling over the past 15 years there have been very few recorded sightings of Flathead Galaxias. They have not been recorded and are considered locally extinct in the lower Murray, Murrumbidgee, Macquarie and Lachlan Rivers. The species is now only known from the upper Murray River near Tintaldra and wetland areas near Howlong.
Flathead Galaxias are found in still or slow moving water bodies such as wetlands and lowland streams. The species has been recorded forming shoals. They have been associated with a range of habitats including rock and sandy bottoms and aquatic vegetation. Flathead Galaxias spawn in spring and lay slightly adhesive demersal eggs.