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Genus Family: Mugilidae 🍽️ 5 Edible 🎣 3 Game Fish

Chelon

Species
10
Max Length
75 cm
Max Weight
4.5 kg
Max Lifespan
25 yrs
Avg Trophic
2.62
Threatened
-

🔬 Taxonomic Classification

Class
Teleostei
Order
Mugiliformes
Family
Mugilidae
Genus
Chelon

🌍 Habitat Distribution

🌊 Marine
5
🔄 Diadromous
5

🛡️ Conservation Status

LC
NT
DD
Least Concern 1
Near Threatened 4
Data Deficient 2

🔬 Ecology & Feeding

omnivore
100%
1
Shallowest
2 m
Deepest
20 m