Blackfin mullet
Planiliza melinoptera
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 30,0 cm |
| Rango de Profundidad | 0-5m |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
Tipo de Agua
Freshwater & Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
0-5m
Taxonomy
| Orden | Mugiliformes (Mullets) |
| Familia | Mugilidae (Mullets) |
| Especies | Planiliza melinoptera |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Blackfin mullet get?
Blackfin mullet can grow up to 30.0 cm long.
Where is Blackfin mullet found?
Estuaries
What family does Blackfin mullet belong to?
Blackfin mullet (Planiliza melinoptera) belongs to the family Mugilidae (Mullets) in the order Mugiliformes (Mullets).
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