| Family: |
Mugilidae (Mullets) |
| Max. size: |
45 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic; freshwater; brackish; pH range: 15 - 30; dH range: 30, anadromous |
| Distribution: |
Asia: India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Myanmar. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 4-4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 1-8; Anal soft rays: 3-9 |
| Biology: |
Found in rivers and estuaries. Oviparous, eggs are pelagic and non-adhesive (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 March 2010 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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