Mogurnda mogurnda (Richardson, 1844)

Northern trout gudgeon

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Eleotridae \| Eleotrinae
Synonyms	Eleotris mogurnda, ... more
Common names	Purple-spotted gudgeon, Trout mogurnda, Tüpfelgrundel, ... more

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Main reference

Allen, G.R. 1989. (Ref. 5259)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 17.5 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 5259); common length : 10.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 5259)

Environment

Benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 9 - 19

Climate / Range

Tropical; 24°C - 26°C (Ref. 2060); 7°S - 19°S

Oceania: Australia and Papua New Guinea.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 8 - 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 13; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 10 - 13

Found in a wide range environments from desert bores and muddy swamps to clear jungle streams. Inhabits rivers, creeks and billabongs, in quiet or slowly flowing sections among vegetation or rocks. Young fish feed mostly on microcrustaceans. Adult fish prey upon insects, crustaceans, worms, mollusks, fishes and plant materials. Spawns during the rainy season (November to March). Female produces several batches of 100-500 eggs that are deposited on rocks or logs. The males guards and fans the eggs until hatching, which takes about 8-10 days. The population on the Barkly Tableland (Northern Territory) may eventually prove to be a separate species (Ref. 44894).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (25 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Torres, Armi G.

Modified by Ortañez, Auda Kareen

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