Black Mudfish

Brown, with indistinct markings and a flexibile, cigar-shaped body, short blunt head, small eyes and large mouth the Black mudfish often reaches 9cm in length.  However it has been known to reach 15.7cm.

Scientific Name
Neochanna diversus
Habitat
Found in NZ from the Waikato area northwards the Black mudfish inhabits wetlands
Threatened Species
5. Gradual decline
Marine Stage
No
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