Bluespot Mullet
Crenimugil seheli
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–3 m
- Max size: 60 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A mullet of coastal waters that pushes into estuaries and rivers, the bluespot mullet grazes microalgae, diatoms, and detritus from sand and mud. It forms schools and scatters pelagic eggs that drift free in the water, reaching about 60 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Mugiliformes › Mugilidae › Crenimugil
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1043477.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bluespot Mullet live?
- The Bluespot Mullet (Crenimugil seheli) is typically found at 0–3 m.
- Is the Bluespot Mullet dangerous to divers?
- The Bluespot Mullet is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bluespot Mullet get?
- The Bluespot Mullet grows to about 60 cm.