Squaretail Mullet [Liza vaigiensis]
Description
The Squaretail mullet, also known as Liza vaigiensis, is a species of fish in the family Mugilidae. It inhabits estuaries and coastal areas throughout the Indo-Pacific region, from the eastern coast of Africa to the islands of the South Pacific. It is a euryhaline species, capable of withstanding a wide range of salinities. Distinguished by its square tail and silvery body, it can reach up to 40 cm in length. The species is omnivorous, feeding on a diet of algae, plankton, and small invertebrates.
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 |
Squaretail mullets
Paracrenimugil
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