White-eye
📖 Overview
Many inhabit brackish waters, found in rivers of low elevation, up to 15 m above seal level. Feed on detritus, algae and sometimes on terrestrial insects . 35 cm max TL . Not a seasonal killifish. Has been bred in captivity .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for White-eye is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for White-eye is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for White-eye is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for White-eye is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; demersal; non-migratory. Tropical; 27°C - 30°C Central America: Pacific drainages, between Poneloya, Nicaragua and Río Salado on the Azuero Peninsula, Panama.
🌿 Ecology
detritus, algae and sometimes on terrestrial insects (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"White-eye is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for White-eye is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for White-eye has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | white-eye · whiteyes |
| 🌍CES | stříbrotělka pacifická |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Jenisia-olho-branco |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Оксизигонект |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | ojo blanco · ojos blancos |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haplochilus dovii | Günther | 1866 | Synonym |
| Oxyzygonectes dowi | Günther | 1866 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .
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