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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Yellowtail mullet

Minimugil cascasia Hamilton, 1822
Max Length
12.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Yellowtail mullet (Minimugil cascasia) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12.5 cm. With a trophic level of 2.7, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Minimugil cascasia
Authority
Hamilton, 1822
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
12.5 cm
Trophic Level
2.7
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Migration
Potamodromous
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Minimugil
Minimugil
Species
Yellowtail mullet
Minimugil cascasia

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Yellowtail mullet is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Yellowtail mullet is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; potamodromous . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Migration
Potamodromous
Trophic Level
2.7±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00794 × L2.86 (TL)
Max TL
12.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Hamilton, 1822

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