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Osteomugil perusii (Valenciennes, 1836) Longfinned mullet |
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photo by
Krumme, U. |
| Family: | Mugilidae (Mullets) | |||
| Max. size: | 25 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; brackish; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: Africa to the Mariana Islands. | |||
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| Biology: | Found in coastal waters and estuaries (Ref. 40488). Form shoals over mudflats (Ref. 40488). Oviparous, eggs are pelagic and non-adhesive (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 February 2017 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||