Honey blue eye
📖 Overview
Inhabits ponds and small streams near the sea; water typically dark (tea-like) with sand or mud bottom (pH=4.5-5.8, upper limit of water temperature 27.5°-32.5°C). Occurs in slow-flowing, tannin-stained creeks and coastal dune lakes in sandy country (locally known as 'wallum'). Found along grassy banks, often among reeds or water lilies . Closely related to Pseudomugil signifer.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Honey blue eye is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Honey blue eye is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Algae form the bulk of the diet of the honey blue-eye, with the remainder made up of insects and other aquatic invertebrates. The honey blue-eye generally forages at the surface of the water.
🥚 Reproduction
Spawns within the male's territory in submerged vegetation. Eggs are demersal, adhesive and attached to plants.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 12; depth range 20 - 20 m . Tropical; 24°C - 28°C ; 26°S - 27°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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