- Source: Largescale mullet
The largescale mullet (Planiliza macrolepis) is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Mugilidae. It is found in the Indo-Pacific.
Description
The largescale mullet is greenish-grey above and silvery grey beneath. The fins are bluish-grey with darker edges. The top of the back is nearly straight when viewed from the side while the underside is rounded. The first dorsal fin has 4-5 spines with 8 or 9 soft rays and the anal fin has 3 spines with about 9 soft rays.
Distribution
The largescale mullet is found in shallow coastal areas in the Indo-Pacific region including estuaries and water with low salinity.
References
External links
FishBase
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Largescale mullet
- Mullet (fish)
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- Largescaled mullet
- Lobed river mullet
- Freshwater mullet
- White mullet
- Hornlip mullet
- Bluespot mullet
- Bobo mullet
