| Family: |
Pseudomugilidae (Blue eyes) |
| Max. size: |
5 cm SL (male/unsexed); 4 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 5 - 12 |
| Distribution: |
Oceania: known only from the lowlands of eastern Papua New Guinea between Dyke Ackland Bay and Collingwood Bay. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 4-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-9; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 15-18 |
| Biology: |
Inhabits rainforest streams with thick vegetative cover (Ref. 2847). An omnivorous egg layer and peaceful community fish which prefers the following aquarium conditions: pH=7.6, H=14, 25°C water temperature (Ref. 6398). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 03 June 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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