The Pacific Blue-eye is a beautiful small native fish found in freshwater and estuarine areas along the eastern coast of Australia. Although it has been recorded growing to 7cm, it is much more commonly seen at around 3-4cm in length. Its colourful form, long delicate fins, courtship displays and active nature make it a popular aquarium fish for native fish enthusiasts.
This video was filmed in the lower reach of a creek just above the tidal influence, in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park on the northern outskirts of Sydney. As well as the fish, it gives an idea of the habitat and biotope in this part of the creek. Pacific Blue-eye were also observed immediately downstream in the tidal areas along with a range of other species.
For more information on Pacific Blue Eye see:
The Fishes of Australia website
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The Australian Museum website
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The ANGFA Queensland website
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CAAB Taxon Code:37245020
Video and sound © Greg Wallis 2017
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