Largescale Mullet [Mugil macrolepis]
Description
The Largescale Mullet is a marine species that inhabits coastal waters, usually found in muddy bottoms or in brackish lagoons and estuaries. It has a thick body with a small head, and is silver in color with dark longitudinal lines on its sides. It is distinguished by its large scales, which are much larger than those of other mullets.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Mullets
Mugiliformes
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| Family |
Mullets
Mugilidae
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| Genus |
Leaping mullets
Valamugil
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