Lebranche mullet
📖 Overview
Inhabit coastal marine waters and brackish estuaries ; also found in hyper-saline lagoons and may enter freshwater . Never far from the sea . Form sizeable schools . Appear to undergo trophic migrations along the coasts . Feed on organic detritus and filamentous algae . Oviparous, eggs are pelagic and non-adhesive . Spawn several million eggs at sea . Also caught with beach nets . Marketed fresh and salted . The roe is marketed salt-pickled and dried and considered a delicacy .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lebranche mullet is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Lebranche mullet is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal; catadromous ; depth range 10 - ? m . Subtropical; 32°N - 51°S
🌿 Ecology
organic detritus and filamentous algae (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Lebranche 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 | 19.8 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 464 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Lebranche mullet has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔍 Similar Species
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