Investigating Galaxias postvectis (Shortjaw Kōkopu) area of occupancy, mesohabitat selection, and spawning behaviour in the Waipoua River catchment,
western Northland, New Zealand
Fern Donovan
Abstract:<p dir="ltr"><b><i>Galaxias postvectis</i></b><b> is a threatened freshwater fish species endemic to New Zealand. Numerous factors such as habitat modification, deforestation, and invasive species threaten their persistence. Cryptic, nocturnal behaviors and their rarity means ecological and biological knowledge is limited. Identifying areas of high species density and important habitat for spawning and adult growth is crucial for informing conservation management. Previous r… Show more
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