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The Blueback blue-eye (Pseudomugil cyanodorsalis) is a brackish-water fish of the family Pseudomugilidae that grows up to 4 cm.
Description
The blueback blue-eye is a small blue-eye (Pseudomugilidae) from coastal, brackish and mangrove water of northern Australia and New Guinea. The species grows to about 4 cm and has a translucent body with a bluish sheen on the back and strikingly blue eyes; males have enlarged, yellow-black edged fins. It lives in schools near the surface and eats small zooplankton and insect larvae. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Blueback blue-eye?
The Blueback blue-eye has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly blue.
Where does the Blueback blue-eye live?
The Blueback blue-eye lives in brackish water and is mostly found around open water. Oceania: Australia
How big does the Blueback blue-eye get?
The Blueback blue-eye grows to a maximum of about 4 cm.
Is the Blueback blue-eye dangerous to humans?
No, the Blueback blue-eye is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
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