Popondetta blue-eye (Pseudomugil connieae)

Scientific name: Pseudomugil connieae Allen, 1981

The Popondetta blue-eye (Pseudomugil connieae) is a freshwater fish of the family Pseudomugilidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 25–28°C (77–82°F). Native range: Oceania, occurs within a 50 km radius of Popondetta, eastern Papua New Guinea.

Popondetta blue-eye care at a glance

Temperature: 25–28°C (77–82°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 5 - 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-12; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 16 - 19

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Species facts

Scientific name: Pseudomugil connieae
Family: Pseudomugilidae (Blue eyes)
Order: Atheriniformes (Silversides)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 5.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 7.7 - 7.9; dH range: 10 - ? pelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Oceania: occurs within a 50 km radius of Popondetta, eastern Papua New Guinea.
Conservation status (IUCN): Vulnerable (VU) (B1ab(iii))
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial