Where Does Neon Blue-Eye Live?

Neon Blue-Eye lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Neon Blue-Eye

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Shallow waters, typically less than 1 meter

Environment

Found in slow-moving to still waters of coastal streams, swamps, and lagoons, often heavily vegetated with aquatic plants and submerged roots. They prefer clear water with sandy or muddy substrates.

Geographic range

Endemic to northern Australia, specifically found in the Cape York Peninsula region of Queensland. Its distribution is primarily restricted to freshwater systems draining into the Gulf of Carpentaria and the Coral Sea.

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