Bastard mullet
Megalops cyprinoides
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 150,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 18,0 kg |
| Rango de Profundidad | 1-50m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic, estuaries
Tipo de Agua
Freshwater & Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
1-50m
Información de Pesca
Pez de Pesca Deportiva
Sí
Taxonomy
| Orden | Elopomorpha (Tarpons and eels) |
| Familia | Megalopidae (Tarpons) |
| Especies | Megalops cyprinoides |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Bastard mullet get?
Bastard mullet can grow up to 150.0 cm long and weigh 18.0 kg.
Where is Bastard mullet found?
Neritic, estuaries
What family does Bastard mullet belong to?
Bastard mullet (Megalops cyprinoides) belongs to the family Megalopidae (Tarpons) in the order Elopomorpha (Tarpons and eels).
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