Chelon bispinosus (Bowdich, 1825) Cape Verde mullet |
photo by
Freitas, R. |
Family: | Mugilidae (Mullets) | |||
Max. size: | 15 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Central Atlantic: endemic to Cape Verde. | |||
Diagnosis: | Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-9 | |||
Biology: | Neritic (Ref. 7399). Oviparous, eggs are pelagic and non-adhesive (Ref. 205). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 May 2013 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |