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Mugilidae (Mullets)
Etymology: Rhinomugil: Greek, rhinos = nose + Latin, mugil, -is = grey mullet (Ref. 45335).
More on author: Hamilton.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Freshwater; brackish; pelagic; pH range: 15.0 - 30.0; dH range: ? - 30; anadromous (Ref. 51243). Tropical; 22°C - 30°C (Ref. 13614)
Asia: India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Myanmar.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 45.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 41236)
Short description
Identification keys | Morphology | Morphometrics
Found in rivers and estuaries. Oviparous, eggs are pelagic and non-adhesive (Ref. 205).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Rahman, A.K.A., 1989. Freshwater fishes of Bangladesh. Zoological Society of Bangladesh. Department of Zoology, University of Dhaka. 364 p. (Ref. 1479)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
Fisheries: commercial; aquaculture: commercial
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