Liza richardsonii (Smith, 1846)

South African mullet

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Mugiliformes \| Mugilidae
Synonyms	Mugil richardsonii, Mugil multilineatus, ... more
Common names	Mullet, Tainha-da-África-do-Sul, Tainha-fataça, ... more

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Main reference

Smith, M.M. and J.L.B. Smith. 1986. (Ref. 4393)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 40.5 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 3573); common length : 30.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 3468)

Environment

Demersal; catadromous (Ref. 46888); freshwater; brackish; marine

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 16°S - 36°S

Southeast Atlantic: South African coastal waters from Walfish Bay to Natal.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9

Found in coastal waters, mainly off rocky points and sandy beaches; may enter estuaries which serve as nursery areas (Ref. 27121). Feed mainly on diatoms and detritus, but also on planktonic crustaceans (Ref. 27121). Oviparous, eggs are pelagic and non-adhesive (Ref. 205).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate vulnerability (39 of 100)	Medium

Entered by Luna, Susan M.

Modified by Luna, Susan M.

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