Robust Mullet

Osteomugil robustus

Robust Mullet

A mullet of coastal waters and estuaries, it reaches about 30 centimetres and grazes the bottom. It releases pelagic eggs that drift free rather than sticking to the seabed.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Mugiliformes › Mugilidae › Osteomugil

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1042880.

FAQ

Is the Robust Mullet dangerous to divers?
The Robust Mullet is harmless to divers.
How big does the Robust Mullet get?
The Robust Mullet grows to about 30 cm.