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[[File:Mogurnda adspersa 1.JPG|thumb|Southern purple-spotted gudgeon - Mogurnda adspersa]]
The '''southern purple-spotted gudgeon''', scientifically known as '''Mogurnda adspersa''', is a species of endangered gudgeon that is endemic to southeastern mainland Australia. 

It is a purplish-brown to yellowish-brown fish with a rounded head and a small mouth. It has dark spots and blotches on its body and fins. It can grow up to 12 cm in length, but usually reaches about 6 cm. It feeds on small aquatic animals and plants, and prefers to live in dense reeds or other vegetation.