Where Does Southern Purple Spotted Gudgeon Live?

Southern Purple Spotted Gudgeon lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Southern Purple Spotted Gudgeon

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow waters, often less than 2 meters.

Environment

Inhabits slow-flowing to still waters of rivers, creeks, billabongs, and swamps. Prefers areas with abundant aquatic vegetation, submerged logs, root masses, and rocky substrates for shelter and foraging. Tolerant of a range of water conditions but thrives in clear, well-oxygenated water.

Geographic range

Historically widespread across the Murray-Darling Basin in southeastern Australia, including parts of Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia. However, its range has significantly contracted due to habitat degradation and introduced species.

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