Blotched mogurnda
📖 Overview
Blotched mogurnda (Mogurnda spilota), first described by Allen & Hoese, 1986 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 Critically Endangered.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 8 - 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 11 - 12. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blotched mogurnda is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 23°C - 28°C ; 5°S - 6°S known only from Lake Kutubu, Papua New Guinea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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