| Pseudomugilidae (Blue eyes) |
| 3.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 5 - 12; depth range 20 - 20 m |
| Oceania: southern Queensland around the vicinity of Brisbane, Australia northward along the coast, 300 km to Bundaberg area. |
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| Inhabits ponds and small streams near the sea; water typically dark (tea-like) with sand or mud bottom (pH=4.5-5.8, upper limit of water temperature 27.5°-32.5°C). Occurs in slow-flowing, tannin-stained creeks and coastal dune lakes in sandy country (locally known as 'wallum'). Found along grassy banks, often among reeds or water lilies (Ref. 44894). Closely related to Pseudomugil signifer. |
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Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 06 February 2019 (B2ab(i,ii,iii,iv)) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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