Timika Mouth Almighty (Glossamia timika)

Scientific name: Glossamia timika Allen, Hortle & Renyaan, 2000

The Timika Mouth Almighty (Glossamia timika) is a freshwater fish of the family Apogonidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 29°C (84°F). Native range: Oceania, known only from the Minarjewi River basin, Timika Region, New Guinea, Indonesia.

Timika Mouth Almighty care at a glance

Temperature
29°C (84°F)

Biology

Common in forest streams in Timika region, Papua New Guinea. Inactive during the day, usually hovering in sheltered locations, frequently among plants, aquatic (50% ground cover, e.g. Vallisneria, Limnophilia), tree roots, and dead branches.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Glossamia timika
Family
Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
9.5
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 7.2 - ? demersal
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Oceania: known only from the Minarjewi River basin, Timika Region, New Guinea, Indonesia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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