Sharpnose Mullet [Mugil liza]
Description
The Sharpnose Mullet is found in the Western Atlantic from Argentina to Florida and throughout the Caribbean. It inhabits coastal waters, estuaries, lagoons, and rivers. It is characterized by a torpedo-shaped body with a bluish-grey back and silvery sides. It feeds on detritus, small invertebrates, and algae. It is notable for its pointed snout, which differs from the blunt snouts of other mullet species.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Mullets
Mugiliformes
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| Family |
Mullets
Mugilidae
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| Genus |
Flathead mullets
Mugil
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