Purple Spotted Gudgeon

The Purple Spotted Gudgeon is a spectacular native Australian Fish.

Purple spotted gudgeons are small and robust with a rounded head, a relatively small mouth and a rounded tail. They are generally dark chocolate in colour along the back, fading to pale fawn on the belly, with a number of distinguishing markings. These include black to grey patches on the sides, which are surrounded by numerous white and red spots that brighten during breeding. The fins are yellow in colour, darkening towards the extremities

• Species – Mogurnda adspersa
• Common Name – Peacock Gudgeon
• Origin – Australia
• Diet – Omnivorous
• PH Range – 5.8 – 9
• Temperature – Tropical and Coldwater 11°c – 34°c
• Breed Type – Egg Scatterer
• Max Size – approximately 7cm
• Sex – Un-sexed