Sand Grey Mullet
Myxus elongatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–10 m
- Max size: 40 cm
- For divers: safe
A slender mullet that schools in shallow coastal water and the lower reaches of estuaries, living in freshwater only through its first year. It feeds on small crustaceans, molluscs and fine algae, and spawns near estuary mouths or out at sea.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Mugiliformes › Mugilidae › Myxus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276971.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sand Grey Mullet live?
- The Sand Grey Mullet (Myxus elongatus) is typically found at 1–10 m.
- Is the Sand Grey Mullet dangerous to divers?
- The Sand Grey Mullet is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sand Grey Mullet get?
- The Sand Grey Mullet grows to about 40 cm.