Bluespot Mullet (Crenimugil seheli)

Also known as Blackspot Mullet, Bluespot Grey Mullet, Bluetail Mullet, Evensand Mullet, Grey Mullet, Longarm Mullet, Long-armed Mullet, Long-finned Mullet, Sand Mullet, Speigler's Mullet

Description

Also known as Blackspot Mullet, Bluespot Grey Mullet, Bluetail Mullet, Evensand Mullet, Grey Mullet, Longarm Mullet, Long-armed Mullet, Long-finned Mullet, Sand Mullet, Speigler's Mullet.

Found in schools, in shallow, coastal waters, over mud and sandy bottoms, of estuaries, rivers, and coastal shorelines.
They feed on filamentous algae, detritus, and zooplankton.
Length - 60cm
Depth - 0-3m
Widespread Indo-Pacific

Mullets are inshore, schooling fish, sometimes entering freshwater areas. Found close to the surface or over the sand feeding. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/5659

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