Crenimugil buchanani (Bleeker, 1853)

Indo-Pacific: from South Africa through parts of Indonesia to parts of Micronesia and Melanesia; north to the Mariana Islands and southern Japan (Ref. 9812).

Biology

Found in coastal waters, including estuaries and rivers (Ref. 5213). Young fish frequent estuaries and also ascend rivers and coastal creeks (Ref. 2847). It feeds on algae, diatoms, detritus, and crustaceans (Ref. 9812). Oviparous, eggs are pelagic and non-adhesive (Ref. 205). Caught during the spawning period (Ref. 9812). Other methods include the use of stakenets, pouch nets, and barrier nets (Ref. 9812).

Habitat

freshwater

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Threat to Humans

Harmless

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