Redeye Mullet [Mugil falcatus]
Description
The redeye mullet is a freshwater and brackish species found in rivers and estuaries in Africa. It is distinguishable by its large eyes with a red ring around the iris. It feeds on zooplankton and detritus.
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 |
Striped mullets
Neomyxus
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