Common Names

Taxonomic Hierarchy

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Mugiliformes

Family: Mugilidae

Genus: Mugil

Species: Mugil curvidens Valenciennes, 1836

Climate Zone

Biology

Inhabit coastal waters (Ref. 5217). Adults are found in shallow depth near sand; juveniles often in rockpools (Ref. 86997). Oviparous, eggs are pelagic and non-adhesive (Ref. 205).

Habitat

demersal

Conservation Status

Not Evaluated

Threat to Humans

Harmless