Southern Purple-spotted Gudgeon illustration
Species

Southern Purple-spotted Gudgeon

Mogurnda adspersa
Tier 5Eating4/10ultralight tackleNSWVICQLDSA
0 waypoints6–10 cm (max 15 cm) typical

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

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