Otomebora mullet
📖 Overview
School in shallow coastal waters; enter lagoons, estuaries, and rivers to feed . It feeds on plant detritus, microalgae, minute benthic organisms, and organic matter in sand and mud; juveniles feed on planktonic algae . Oviparous, eggs are pelagic and non-adhesive . Also caught with stakenets and is marketed fresh .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8 - 10. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Otomebora mullet is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Otomebora mullet is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Otomebora mullet is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; reef-associated; catadromous ; depth range 0 - 5 m . Subtropical; 20°S - 30°S East Africa to the Marquesan Islands, north to the Philippines and the South China Sea, south to Tonga and tropical Australia (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
plant detritus, microalgae, minute benthic organisms, and organic matter in sand and mud; juveniles
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 19.6 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 258 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Otomebora mullet has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
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