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Pseudomugil furcatus Nichols, 1955 Forktail rainbowfish |
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photo by
Boeck, H. |
| Family: | Pseudomugilidae (Blue eyes) | |||
| Max. size: | 5 cm SL (male/unsexed); 4 cm SL (female) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 5 - 12 | |||
| Distribution: | Oceania: known only from the lowlands of eastern Papua New Guinea between Dyke Ackland Bay and Collingwood Bay. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 4-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-9; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 15-18 | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits rainforest streams with thick vegetative cover (Ref. 2847). An omnivorous egg layer and peaceful community fish which prefers the following aquarium conditions: pH=7.6, H=14, 25°C water temperature (Ref. 6398). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 03 June 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||