Yellow-Eye Mullet
Aldrichetta forsteri
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 50 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Schools of yellow eye mullet work sandy and muddy coasts, bays and estuaries and push up into fresh water rivers. Omnivores, they graze detritus, algae and small invertebrates, and they release pelagic, non sticky eggs.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Mugiliformes › Mugilidae › Aldrichetta
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279546.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellow-Eye Mullet live?
- The Yellow-Eye Mullet (Aldrichetta forsteri) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Yellow-Eye Mullet dangerous to divers?
- The Yellow-Eye Mullet is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellow-Eye Mullet get?
- The Yellow-Eye Mullet grows to about 50 cm.