Snouted mullet
📖 Overview
Inhabit rocky littoral zones. Feed on algae that grows on rocks by scraping it off with its specialized teeth. Oviparous, eggs are pelagic and non-adhesive . Probably caught incidentally with other mullets. May be found in Panama markets.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Snouted mullet is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Snouted mullet is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic. Tropical; 25°N - 7°N Central Pacific: Revillagigedo Islands and Mexico to Panama.
🌿 Ecology
algae that grows on rocks by scraping it off with its specialized teeth
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Mullet · Snouted mullet |
| 🌍CES | cípal dlouhorypý |
| 🇫🇷French | Mulet grande gueule |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Lisa · lisa hocicona |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mugil proboscideus | Günther | 1861 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 29 records indexed .
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