Fantail mullet
📖 Overview
Occur in coastal water, brackish lagoons and lower reaches of rivers (sometimes in freshwater) . Feed on small algae and other organic matter . Oviparous, eggs are pelagic and non-adhesive .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Fantail mullet is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Fantail mullet is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; pelagic-neritic; catadromous . Subtropical; 30°N - 6°S, 98°W - 34°W
🌿 Ecology
small algae and other organic matter (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Fantail Mullet · Mullet · Silver Mullet · Whirligig Mullet · White Mullet |
| 🌍CES | cípal středoamerický |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Tainha-superficial |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Веерохвостая кефаль |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | lisa amarilla · lisa carrusel · lisa de abanico |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mugil gyrans | Jordan & Gilbert | 1884 | Synonym |
| Querimana gyrans | Jordan & Gilbert | 1884 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 37 records indexed .
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