Planiliza planiceps (Valenciennes, 1836)
Description
Dorsal spines (total): 5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9.
Common Names
Taxonomic Hierarchy
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Teleostei
Order: Mugiliformes
Family: Mugilidae
Genus: Planiliza
Species: Planiliza planiceps (Valenciennes, 1836)
Climate Zone
Biology
Mostly found in marine waters, but enters estuaries and backwaters. Feed on small algae, diatoms, and other organic matter, both living and detrital, taken in with sand and mud. Oviparous, eggs are pelagic and non-adhesive (Ref. 205). Spawning takes place at sea. Also caught with stakenets. Marketed fresh.
Habitat
freshwater
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Threat to Humans
Harmless