Family, Genus, Class & Etymology
Family |    Mugilidae |
Description |    Mullets |
Environment |    Fresh, Brackish & Marine |
Etymology |    Latin, mugil, -ilis = grey mullet |
Genus |    20 |
No. of Species |    76 |
Order |    Mugiliformes |
Class |    Actinopterygii |
Reproductive Guild |    Nonguarders |
Distribution |    All tropical and temperate seas. Chiefly marine (coastal) and brackish water; some in freshwater (Liza abu only in fresh and estuaries). Short description: Spinous (4 spines) and soft dorsal fins widely separated. Pelvic fins subabdominal; 1 spine, 5 soft rays. Lateral line hardly visible when present. Mouth of moderate size. Toothless or teeth small. Long gill rakers. Muscular stomach; extremely long intestine. Vertebrae 24-26. Maximum length about 90 cm. Travel in schools and feed on fine algae, diatoms, and detritus of bottom sediments. Important food fishes. Taxonomy: See Mugiliformes. |
Other "Popular" Names for this Fish
Uoauoa