Largescale mullet
📖 Overview
Occur in shallow coastal waters, and from brackish water to freshwater regions of rivers . Form schools ; in larger aggregations during spawning, which takes place at sea . Feed on small algae, diatoms, forams, benthic polychaetes, crustaceans, mollusks, organic matter and detritus; fry feed on copepods and floating algae . Oviparous, eggs are pelagic and non-adhesive . Caught mainly during the spawning season and is sold fresh; the roe is highly appreciated.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 4 - 5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8 - 10. : fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Largescale mullet is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal; catadromous ; depth range 10 - ? m . Tropical; 32°N - 35°S, 22°E - 136°W east coast of Africa, south to Eastern Cape in South Africa (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
small algae, diatoms, forams, benthic polychaetes, crustaceans, mollusks, organic matter and detritu
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🎣 Angling Guide
- medium-heavy 7ft spinning rod
- 30-50 lb braid
- fluorocarbon leader
- grass flats
- oyster bars
- marsh drains
- deeper channel edges
Use barbless hooks, minimise air exposure, and revive fish head-first in current before release.
⚠️ Slot limits protect breeding-size fish. Verify daily bag limits.
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18.3 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 250 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Largescale mullet has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
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