Diamondscale Mullet (Ellochelon vaigiensis)

Also known as Blackfin Mullet, Diamondscale Grey Mullet, Diamond-scaled Grey Mullet, Diamond-scaled Mullet, Grey Mullet, Largescale Finned Mullet, Largescale Mullet, Large-scaled Mullet, Long-scaled Mullet, Squaretail Mullet, Supertail Mullet, Yellowtail Mullet

Description

Also known as Blackfin Mullet, Diamondscale Grey Mullet, Diamond-scaled Grey Mullet, Diamond-scaled Mullet, Grey Mullet, Largescale Finned Mullet, Largescale Mullet, Large-scaled Mullet, Long-scaled Mullet, Squaretail Mullet, Supertail Mullet, Yellowtail Mullet.

Found in large schools, over protected, shallow, sandy shores, of coastal creeks, estuaries, reef flats, lagoons, and mangroves.
They feed on algae and zooplankton.
Juveniles found in mangroves and rice paddies.
Length - 52cm
Depth - 0-5m
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/5656

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