Thoburn's Mullet
Mugil thoburni
- Group: Other
- Max size: 29.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A mullet of shallow Pacific coast waters, at home around mangroves and shallow bays. It scrapes algae from lava rock and browses on fine filamentous growth, and sheds pelagic, non sticky eggs into open water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Mugiliformes › Mugilidae › Mugil
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 293658.
FAQ
- Is the Thoburn's Mullet dangerous to divers?
- The Thoburn's Mullet is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Thoburn's Mullet get?
- The Thoburn's Mullet grows to about 29.5 cm.