Mugil trichodon Poey, 1875
Common Names
Taxonomic Hierarchy
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Teleostei
Order: Mugiliformes
Family: Mugilidae
Genus: Mugil
Species: Mugil trichodon Poey, 1875
Climate Zone
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