Brachygalaxias gothei facts for kids
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The Brachygalaxias gothei is a small type of fish that lives only in Chile. It's often called "puye" by local people. This fish belongs to a family called Galaxiidae.
Being "endemic" to Chile means you can only find this fish in Chile and nowhere else in the world.
About This Fish
The Brachygalaxias gothei is a freshwater fish. This means it lives in rivers, lakes, or streams, not in the ocean.
Conservation Status
Scientists keep track of how many of these fish are left. In 1994, the Brachygalaxias gothei was listed as "Vulnerable." This means there were concerns that it might become endangered if things didn't change. However, in 1996, its status was changed.
Currently, it is listed as "Data Deficient" (DD) by the IUCN Red List. This means there isn't enough information about the fish to know if its population is growing, shrinking, or staying the same. More research is needed to understand how well this species is doing.
Another Name?
Sometimes, scientists think that Brachygalaxias gothei might actually be the same fish as Brachygalaxias bullocki. When two species are thought to be the same, one is called a "synonym" of the other. However, the IUCN Red List still lists them as separate species.
See also
In Spanish: Brachygalaxias gothei para niños
