| Family: |
Mugilidae (Mullets) |
| Max. size: |
39.4 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 408.3 g |
| Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; brackish; marine |
| Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: Japan (except northern Hokkaido) through the Ryukyu Islands and Taiwan, and coasts from Shanghai to Peihar and Hainan Island. Might occur as a rare visitor to the northern extreme of the Western Central Pacific. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabit inlet waters and estuaries of rivers. Oviparous, eggs are pelagic and non-adhesive (Ref. 205). Used as food fish in Japan. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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