Dwarf Mullet
Mugil curvidens
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–5 m
- Max size: 34.3 cm
- For divers: safe
A small coastal mullet of shallow sandy shores, it grows to around 34 centimetres and drifts into rockpools as a juvenile. Its eggs are pelagic and float freely until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Mugiliformes › Mugilidae › Mugil
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273649.
FAQ
- How deep does the Dwarf Mullet live?
- The Dwarf Mullet (Mugil curvidens) is typically found at 0–5 m.
- Is the Dwarf Mullet dangerous to divers?
- The Dwarf Mullet is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Dwarf Mullet get?
- The Dwarf Mullet grows to about 34.3 cm.