Species
Southern Purple-spotted Gudgeon
Mogurnda adspersa
Tier 5Eating4/10ultralight tackleNSWVICQLDSA
0 waypoints~6–10 cm typical
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Overview: about southern purple-spotted gudgeon
Small native gudgeon of inland Australian rivers and dams, once widespread in the Murray-Darling but now scarce. Caught incidentally on worms; protected in some states. Beautiful colours when fresh.
Biology: Southern Purple-spotted Gudgeon size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Creek, Dam, River
- Typical size
- 6–10 cm (max 15 cm)
- Weight
- 0.01–0.05 kg
- Depth range
- 0–5 m
- Diet
- insects, small crustaceans
- Global range
- Eastern Australia
How to target: Southern Purple-spotted Gudgeon angling strategies
Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- incidental on worms
Best season: when to catch southern purple-spotted gudgeon in Australia
No seasonal pattern for southern purple-spotted gudgeon yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: southern purple-spotted gudgeon fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for southern purple-spotted gudgeon yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.