| Family: |
Mugilidae (Mullets) |
| Max. size: |
22 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; marine |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: Revillagigedo Islands and Mexico to Panama. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabit rocky littoral zones. Feed on algae that grows on rocks by scraping it off with its specialized teeth. Oviparous, eggs are pelagic and non-adhesive (Ref. 205). Probably caught incidentally with other mullets. May be found in Panama markets. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 December 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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