Greenback Mullet
Planiliza subviridis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–5 m
- Max size: 40 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A mullet that schools in shallow coastal water and pushes into lagoons, estuaries and fresh water to feed. It takes in sand and mud to strain out small algae, diatoms and detritus, while the young feed on plankton, and its eggs drift freely in the sea.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Mugiliformes › Mugilidae › Planiliza
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1043426.
FAQ
- How deep does the Greenback Mullet live?
- The Greenback Mullet (Planiliza subviridis) is typically found at 0–5 m.
- Is the Greenback Mullet dangerous to divers?
- The Greenback Mullet is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Greenback Mullet get?
- The Greenback Mullet grows to about 40 cm.