Description

Dorsal spines (total): 4 - 5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal spines: 2 - 3; Anal soft rays: 9.

Common Names

No common names available.

Taxonomic Hierarchy

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Mugiliformes

Family: Mugilidae

Genus: Osteomugil

Species: Osteomugil cunnesius (Valenciennes, 1836)

Climate Zone

Location

Biology

Occur in shallow coastal waters, including estuaries and backwaters, frequently enters freshwater. Form larger aggregations during spawning which takes place at sea. Young individuals enter tidal rivers. Feed on organic matter contained in sand and mud (Ref. 30573). Oviparous, eggs are pelagic and non-adhesive (Ref. 205). Marketed fresh and salted. Decays rapidly, but well liked when fresh.

Habitat

freshwater