Persian Mullet
Planiliza persica
- Group: Other
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A mullet of shallow Persian Gulf coasts, it grazes the seabed for detritus, tiny invertebrates and algae. It scatters pelagic eggs that drift free rather than sticking to the bottom.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Mugiliformes › Mugilidae › Planiliza
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1509587.
FAQ
- Is the Persian Mullet dangerous to divers?
- The Persian Mullet is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Persian Mullet get?
- The Persian Mullet grows to about 30 cm.