Pseudomugil novaeguineae Weber, 1907
New Guinea blue-eye
photo by Boeck, H.

Family:  Pseudomugilidae (Blue eyes)
Max. size:  3.59 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 8
Distribution:  Asia and Oceania: central-southern New Guinea between the Fly River and Etna Bay.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 3-5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-9; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 10-13
Biology:  Inhabits rainforest creeks and large streams in relatively flat lowland terrain.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 June 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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