Mugil trichodon Poey, 1875

Taxonomic Hierarchy


Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Mugiliformes

Family: Mugilidae

Genus: Mugil

Species: Mugil trichodon Poey, 1875

Climate Zone


  • Subtropical
  • Biology


    Occur in coastal water, brackish lagoons and lower reaches of rivers (sometimes in freshwater) (Ref. 3791). Feed on small algae and other organic matter (Ref. 3791). Oviparous, eggs are pelagic and non-adhesive (Ref. 205).

    Habitat


    freshwater

    Conservation Status


    Least Concern

    Threat to Humans


    Harmless

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    Mugil trichodon Poey, 1875