Author: Allen & Sarti, 1983
FBname: Blueback blue-eye
Remark: Placed under family Pseudomugilidae in Ref. 9837.
Comments: Inhabits mangrove swamps and highly saline creeks flowing into estuaries, usually swimming over muddy bottom.  Often congregate in large numbers.  May be found in hypersaline waters (28-40 ppt) and in relatively high temperatures (22-31°C).  Breeding has been achieved in aquaria; the eggs take about two weeks to hatch and young fish reach adulthood in only three months (Ref. 44894).  A small but attractive species.