The Bignose galaxias lives in the demersal, freshwater environment.
The bignose galaxias is yet another non-diadromous galaxiid from the South Island that has only recently been described. More
galaxias and bignose galaxias can also be found in waterways within the catchment. The Upper Tekapo catchment is a popular area for a number of recreational activities such as mountain biking, hunting, fishing, four-wheel driving, boating and tramping. More
Bignose galaxias (Galaxias macronasus) survey in the Mackenzie Basin, Canterbury, New Zealand. Department of Conservation Report - Draft. Burrell GP, Scarsbrook M 2004. Hyporheic zones. In: Harding J, Mosley P, Pearson C, Sorrell B (eds.) Freshwaters of New Zealand. More
Bignose galaxias in English