| Family: |
Mugilidae (Mullets) |
| Max. size: |
40 cm FL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; brackish; depth range - 2 m |
| Distribution: |
Asia and Oceania: Philippines south to New Caledonia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 5-5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-9 |
| Biology: |
Inhabit rapid-flowing streams in hilly or mountainous terrain (Ref. 2847). Adults may ascend rivers, reported to 350 m above sea level. Oviparous, eggs are pelagic and non-adhesive (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 16 September 2011 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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