Pseudomugil paskai
Overview
Paska's blue-eye is a species of fish in the subfamily Pseudomugilinae. It is found in the Fly River system in Papua New Guinea. This species reaches a length of 3.0 cm (1.2 in).
Pseudomugil paskai faces severe threats from habitat degradation in its extremely limited range in Papua New Guinea's freshwater systems. Agricultural runoff and sedimentation from land-use changes have compromised water quality in the small streams and tributaries where this species occurs. The introduction of non-native fish species poses additional pressure through competition and predation, while the species' restricted distribution makes it highly vulnerable to localized environmental changes.
Habitat
This critically endangered rainbowfish inhabits small freshwater streams and tributaries in lowland areas of Papua New Guinea. It prefers clear, slow-moving waters with dense aquatic vegetation and sandy or muddy substrates.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in PSEUDOMUGILIDAE
Threatened in Indonesia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Pseudomugil paskai classified as Critically Endangered?
Where does Pseudomugil paskai live?
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