Popondetta blue-eye
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The Popondetta blue-eye (Pseudomugil connieae) or Popondetta rainbowfish, is a species of fish in the subfamily Pseudomugilinae. It is endemic to Papua New Guinea where it occurs at three localities around Popondetta in the east of the country.[1] This species inhabits clear, fast flowing freshwater streams, although it has been reported from brackish water.[2] This species was described in 1981 as Popondetta connieae by Gerald R. Allen from a typelocality of Auga Creek, about Script error: No such module "convert". south of Popondetta[3] where Allen collected the 200 types along with Brian Parkinson.[2] Allen gave it the specific name connieae to honour his wife, Connie, who normally prepared Allen's manuscripts for publication.[4] This species is sought-after in the aquarium trade and is available in the European and Australian markets.[2]
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