Northern mud gudgeon (Ophiocara porocephala)

Scientific name: Ophiocara porocephala Valenciennes, 1837

The Northern mud gudgeon (Ophiocara porocephala) is a freshwater fish of the family Eleotridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 20–30°C (68–86°F). Native range: Indo-West Pacific, East Africa to the Philippines, north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to Australia and New Caledonia.

Northern mud gudgeon care at a glance

Temperature: 20–30°C (68–86°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 7. Head and body dark; 2nd dorsal and caudal spotted; juveniles with irregular crossbars.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Ophiocara porocephala
Family: Eleotridae (Sleepers)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 34.0
Common length: 20.0
Environment: Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal; amphidromous
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-West Pacific: East Africa to the Philippines, north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to Australia and New Caledonia.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)