CARES Species Profile: Pseudomugil mellis
Photo by: Kyle Carlson
Description
Blue-eye rainbowfish native to Australia, Pseudomugil mellis is found in ponds and small coastal streams, including slow tannin-stained creeks and dune lakes with sand or mud bottoms.
CARES Family: Pseudomugilidae - Blue-eyed Rainbowfish
Global Region: Oceania
Distribution: Australia
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