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The largescale mullet (Planiliza macrolepis) is a species of fish in the family Mugilidae. It is found in the Indo-Pacific.

Description

The largescale mullet is greenish-grey above and silvery grey beneath. The fins are bluish-grey with darker edges. The top of the back is nearly straight when viewed from the side while the underside is rounded. The first dorsal fin has 4-5 spines with 8 or 9 soft rays and the anal fin has 3 spines with about 9 soft rays.[3]

Distribution

The largescale mullet is found in shallow coastal areas in the Indo-Pacific region including estuaries and water with low salinity.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Encyclopedia of Life
  2. ^ World Register of Marine Species
  3. ^ FishBase

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