Leaping African Mullet
Mugil capurrii
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–300 m
- Max size: 45 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The leaping African mullet forms large schools that sometimes range into deep offshore water. It scatters pelagic eggs that drift freely, and while it reaches a good size of about forty five centimetres, there have been reports of ciguatera poisoning from eating it.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Mugiliformes › Mugilidae › Mugil
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126982.
FAQ
- How deep does the Leaping African Mullet live?
- The Leaping African Mullet (Mugil capurrii) is typically found at 0–300 m.
- Is the Leaping African Mullet dangerous to divers?
- The Leaping African Mullet is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Leaping African Mullet get?
- The Leaping African Mullet grows to about 45 cm.