Ivantsoff's Blue-eye (Pseudomugil ivantsoffi) Care Guide
Pseudomugil ivantsoffi is a small blue-eye endemic to Western Papua, Indonesia, described in 1999 and assessed by the IUCN as Endangered.
Overview
Pseudomugil ivantsoffi is a small fish of the family Pseudomugilidae, described in 1999 by Allen and Renyaan. FishBase lists a maximum of about 2.8 cm standard length. The body is translucent with a neon-blue eye-ring and yellow-orange fin tips.
Taxonomy
- Family: Pseudomugilidae
- Genus: Pseudomugil
- Scientific name: Pseudomugil ivantsoffi
Habitat
Wikipedia reports the species as endemic to Western Papua in Indonesia, with specimens collected in southern Irian Jaya from a tributary of the Kopi River.
Tank requirements
- Minimum tank volume: 40 L
- Temperature: 22-28 °C (72-82 °F)
- pH: 6.0-7.5
- GH: 4-15 °dGH
- School size: 8 or more individuals
- Lifespan: 2-3 years
Diet
FishBase places the species at a trophic level of about 3.2, indicating a micro-predatory diet. In aquaria it requires small foods such as micro-worms, baby brine shrimp, fine frozen items and small dry foods.
Compatibility
A peaceful, top-dwelling nano species kept in groups of eight or more. Suitable tankmates include other small, calm fish such as chili rasboras and pygmy corydoras; avoid boisterous species.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List: Endangered (assessed 2019, criterion B1ab(iii)), reflecting its very restricted range.