Dalhousie mogurnda (Mogurnda thermophila)

Scientific name: Mogurnda thermophila Allen & Jenkins, 1999

Dalhousie mogurnda (Mogurnda thermophila)

The Dalhousie mogurnda (Mogurnda thermophila) is a freshwater fish of the family Eleotridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 13–41°C (55–106°F). Native range: Oceania, central Australia.

Dalhousie mogurnda care at a glance

Temperature
13–41°C (55–106°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 9 - 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-12; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 10 - 12. Color: three reddish diagonal stripes on head; body with many red spots overlying about 12 faint bluish bars.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Mogurnda thermophila
Family
Eleotridae (Sleepers)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
13.5
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Oceania: central Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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