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The Swamp blue-eye (Pseudomugil paludicola) is a freshwater fish of the family Pseudomugilidae that grows up to 4 cm.
Description
The Swamp blue-eye is a tiny blue-eye (Pseudomugilidae) from fresh and brackish water of New Guinea. The species grows to about 3 cm and has a slender, semi-translucent body with a strikingly bright-blue eye ring and gracefully spreading fins, especially in courting males. As a social fish it hovers in schools among water plants of calm streams, pools and swamps and snaps at small zooplankton and insect larvae. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Swamp blue-eye?
The Swamp blue-eye has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Swamp blue-eye live?
The Swamp blue-eye lives in fresh water and is mostly found around open water. Oceania: Papua New Guinea
How big does the Swamp blue-eye get?
The Swamp blue-eye grows to a maximum of about 4 cm.
Is the Swamp blue-eye dangerous to humans?
No, the Swamp 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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Same genus Pseudomugil
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