The largescale mullet (Planiliza macrolepis) is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Mugilidae. It is found in the Indo-Pacific.

Description

The largescale mullet is greenish-grey above and silvery grey beneath. The fins are bluish-grey with darker edges. The top of the back is nearly straight when viewed from the side while the underside is rounded. The first dorsal fin has 4-5 spines with 8 or 9 soft rays and the anal fin has 3 spines with about 9 soft rays.[4]

Distribution

The largescale mullet is found in shallow coastal areas in the Indo-Pacific region including estuaries and water with low salinity.[2]

References

  1. ^ Hoese, D. (2018) [amended version of 2012 assessment]. "Planiliza macrolepis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T166856A128736740. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T166856A128736740.en. Retrieved 5 March 2025.
  2. ^ a b Encyclopedia of Life
  3. ^ World Register of Marine Species
  4. ^ FishBase


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Largescale_mullet
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