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Osteomugil perusii (Valenciennes, 1836)

Common Names

  • Longfinned mullet

    • Taxonomic Hierarchy

    Kingdom: Animalia

    Phylum: Chordata

    Class: Teleostei

    Order: Mugiliformes

    Family: Mugilidae

    Genus: Osteomugil

    Species: Osteomugil perusii (Valenciennes, 1836)

    Climate Zone

  • Tropical

    • Biology

    Found in coastal waters and estuaries (Ref. 40488). Form shoals over mudflats (Ref. 40488). Oviparous, eggs are pelagic and non-adhesive (Ref. 205).

    Habitat

    brackish

    Conservation Status

    Least Concern

    Threat to Humans

    Harmless

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