White-eye (Oxyzygonectes dovii)

Scientific name: Oxyzygonectes dovii G?nther, 1866

The White-eye (Oxyzygonectes dovii) is a freshwater fish of the family Anablepidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 27–30°C (81–86°F). Native range: Central America, Pacific drainages, between Poneloya, Nicaragua and R?o Salado on the Azuero Peninsula, Panama.

White-eye care at a glance

Temperature: 27–30°C (81–86°F)

Biology

Many inhabit brackish waters, found in rivers of low elevation, up to 15 m above seal level. Feed on detritus, algae and sometimes on terrestrial insects. 35 cm max TL. Not a seasonal killifish. Has been bred in captivity.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Oxyzygonectes dovii
Family: Anablepidae (Four-eyed fishes, onesided livebearers & white-eye)
Order: Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 15.0
Environment: Freshwater; brackish; demersal; non-migratory
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Central America: Pacific drainages, between Poneloya, Nicaragua and R?o Salado on the Azuero Peninsula, Panama.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)