| Family: |
Mugilidae (Mullets) |
| Max. size: |
60 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: East Africa south to Knysna, South Africa and east to the western Pacific. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 4-4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-9. Caudal fin deeply emarginate; silvery blue-grey on back, silvery on sides and ventrally; pectoral fins yellowish with a black spot at upper base (Ref. 11441). |
| Biology: |
Oviparous, eggs are pelagic and non-adhesive (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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