| Family: |
Mugilidae (Mullets) |
| Max. size: |
30 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: known only from Bahrain and Qatar. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 4-4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-9 |
| Biology: |
Inhabit shallow coastal waters (Ref. 13710). Feed on detritus, minute benthic invertebrates and algae (Also Ref. 13710). Oviparous, eggs are pelagic and non-adhesive (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 24 February 2014 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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