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Chelon bispinosus (Bowdich, 1825) Cape Verde mullet |
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photo by
Freitas, R. |
| Family: | Mugilidae (Mullets) | |||
| Max. size: | 15 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Atlantic: endemic to Cape Verde. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-9 | |||
| Biology: | Neritic (Ref. 7399). Oviparous, eggs are pelagic and non-adhesive (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 May 2013 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||