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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Vogelkop blue-eye

Pseudomugil reticulatus Allen & Ivantsoff, 1986
Max Length
2.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Vogelkop blue-eye (Pseudomugil reticulatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Pseudomugilidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Pseudomugil reticulatus
Authority
Allen & Ivantsoff, 1986
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
2.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 12. : fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Vogelkop blue-eye is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Vogelkop blue-eye is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Vogelkop blue-eye is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical; 1°S - 2°S east of Ajamaru Village in the middle of the Vogelkop Peninsula, Irian Jaya, Indonesia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
2.8cm
Dorsal Spines
3
Dorsal Rays
9
Anal Rays
12

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Allen & Ivantsoff, 1986

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Vogelkop Blue-Eye
🌍CES duhounek tečkovaný

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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