New Guinea blue-eye
📖 Overview
New Guinea blue-eye (Pseudomugil novaeguineae), first described by Weber, 1907 is a tiny fish in the family Pseudomugilidae (order Atheriniformes). Adults typically reach 3.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Pseudomugilidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 3 - 5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6 - 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 10 - 13. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for New Guinea blue-eye is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic; pH range: 6.5 - 8.0. Tropical; 26°C - 30°C ; 3°S - 7°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect New Guinea blue-eye.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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