| Family: |
Pseudomugilidae (Blue eyes) |
| Max. size: |
5 cm SL (male/unsexed); 4 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
pelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.69999980926514 - 7.90000009536743; dH range: 10 |
| Distribution: |
Oceania: occurs within a 50 km radius of Popondetta, eastern Papua New Guinea. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 5-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-12; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 16-19 |
| Biology: |
Generally found in clear, moderate to fairly rapid flowing streams in both shaded rainforest or sunlit, exposed sections. The altitudinal range is from about 30-300 m (Ref. 2847). An egg laying omnivore and a peaceful community fish which prefers the following aquarium conditions: pH=7.7, H=14, 28°C water temperature and some vegetative cover (Ref. 6398). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 06 December 2019 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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