Banana mullet
📖 Overview
Inhabits coastal waters , estuaries , inshore marine waters and lagoons . Also in high salinity waters (up to 73‰) . Feeds on phytoplankton and detritus . Oviparous, eggs are pelagic and non-adhesive . Maximum FL reporded 260mm , maximum SL 260 mm, common length 200 mm SL .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. Diagnosis: body moderately stout, rounded in cross-section; head large, interorbital space almost flat; adipose eyelid well developed, extending unto pupil; upper lip thin, not ornamented . Upper lip with single comb-like series of setiform/cilliform, recurved , longish unicuspid teeth, just visible to the naked eye as a fine fringe, and no inner rows . Lower lip without teeth, or with a single comb-like series of minute ciliiform teeth (not visible to naked eye) . 2nd row at base of lower lip in small fish . Hind end of upper jaw reaching a vertical line from posterior nostril; maxillary pad not visible below corner of mouth when closed; origin of first dorsal fin nearer to snout tip than to caudal-fin base; pectoral axillary process well developed (31.5-33% of pectoral-fin length) . 11-12 scale rows between origins of 1st dorsal and pelvic fins; anterior parts and bases of second dorsal and anal fins (sparsely) scaled; pelvic fins, anal and lower caudal fin lobe greyish to more or less whitish (never yellowish) . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Banana mullet is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
phytoplankton and detritus (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Banana mullet is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 19.4 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 391 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Banana mullet has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Banana Mullet |
| 🌍CES | cípal zairský |
| 🇫🇷French | Mulet Banane |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Tainha-banana |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Liza Banana |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liza bananensis | Pellegrin | 1927 | Synonym |
| Myxus bananensis | Pellegrin | 1927 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 37 records indexed .
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