Desert mogurnda
📖 Overview
Desert mogurnda (Mogurnda larapintae), first described by Zietz, 1896 is a small fish in the family Eleotridae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 13.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Near Threatened.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9 - 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 14; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 9 - 12. Color: large adults bluish, and covered with a profusion of small red spots and lighter molting .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Desert mogurnda is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical central Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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