The squaretail mullet

squaretail mullet

Scientific name	Ellochelon vaigiensis
Descriptor	Quoy & Gaimard
Year of description	1825
IUCN category (World)	LC
Family	Mugilidae
Genus	Ellochelon

Introduction

Ellochelon vaigiensis, commonly known as squaretail mullet, is a salt water fish.

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Who is it?

Morphology

Average size

35 cm
Maximum size

63 cm
Shape

Rectangular

Average size

35 cm
Maximum size

63 cm
Shape

Rectangular

How to recognize the squaretail mullet ?

The squaretail mullet measures between 35 and 63 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly argent body.

Behaviour & Life cycle

diet

algae-eating
Sociability

gregarious
territorial

No
Way of living

diurnal

The squaretail mullet is a fish gregarious naturally found near to the surface. This species is algae-eating .

n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.

Reproduction

Reproduction

ovipare qui pond en eau libre

The squaretail mullet is a fish ovipare qui pond en eau libre.

Harmless species

This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.

Where to find it?

Origin

Bay of Bengal Persian Gulf Great Barrier Reef Philippine Sea South East Asian Seas Indonesian seas East Indian Ocean western Indian Ocean Western Tropical Pacific Ocean Oceania

Conservation status of populations (IUCN)

World : LC

Where to see this species?

What is its habitat?

Natural environment characteristics

Temperature

25 - 29 °C
Depth

0 - 5 m
Flow

Medium

Biotope presentation

The squaretail mullet is most often found at a depth between 0m and 5m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.

Species of the same biotope

yellow and blueback fusilier Caesionidae

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Species of the same family

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