| Family: |
Pseudomugilidae (Blue eyes) |
| Max. size: |
3 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: 15 |
| Distribution: |
Oceania: known only from small creeks near Kiunga in the upper Fly River system, Papua New Guinea. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 3-5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-7; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 9-11 |
| Biology: |
Inhabits rainforest streams with abundant aquatic vegetation (Ref. 2847). An omnivorous egg layer and peaceful community fish which prefers the following aquarium conditions: pH=7.5, H=10, 28°C water temperature (Ref. 6398). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 04 June 2020 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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