Paska's blue-eye (Pseudomugil paskai)

Scientific name: Pseudomugil paskai Allen & Ivantsoff, 1986

The Paska's blue-eye (Pseudomugil paskai) is a freshwater fish of the family Pseudomugilidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–26°C (72–79°F). Native range: Oceania, known only from small creeks near Kiunga in the upper Fly River system, Papua New Guinea.

Paska's blue-eye care at a glance

Temperature: 22–26°C (72–79°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 3 - 5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-7; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 9 - 11

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Species facts

Scientific name: Pseudomugil paskai
Family: Pseudomugilidae (Blue eyes)
Order: Atheriniformes (Silversides)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 3.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 15 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Oceania: known only from small creeks near Kiunga in the upper Fly River system, Papua New Guinea.
Conservation status (IUCN): Data deficient (DD)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial