Largescaled mullet
📖 Overview
Very common in lagoons and estuaries; an extremely euryhaline species (from 0-66‰), but preferring areas close to the sea in estuaries and lagoons , often with muddy substrates . Inhabits shallow coastal waters, estuaries and brackish lagoons , including mangroves , creeks, estuaries, inundated mudflats and freshwater rivers . Oviparous, eggs are pelagic and non-adhesive . Maximum reported size 297 mm FL, but possibly up to 400 mm .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. Diagnosis: 8-9 anal soft rays; anal fin and lower lobe of caudal fin yellowish . Scales large, 25-30 (usually 27-29) in a longitudinal series (excluding scales on caudal fin base) , 8-10.5 scale rows between pelvic and first dorsal fins . Body with ctenoid scales, except for anterior predorsal scales which are cycloid and extend to anterior nostril or slightly beyond; scales usually with only 1 groove (some predorsal scales with 2 or rarely 3 small grooves); posterior end of maxilla sigmoid, curved down over premaxilla; serrate, anteroventral edge of lachrymal distinctly concave; pharyngobranchial organ with 2 valves, anteroventral valve usually a small, finger-like process, sometimes with fringe of smaller processes or papillae positioned ventrally at base, posterodorsal valve usually a small, squarish flap which is fimbriate, terminating in 2-3 short filaments . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Largescaled mullet is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Largescaled mullet is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; pelagic-neritic; catadromous . Tropical West African coast, from the outlet of the River Senegal (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18.2 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 317 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Largescaled mullet has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
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