thicklip grey mullet
| Scientific name | Chelon labrosus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Risso |
| Year of description | 1827 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Mugilidae |
| Genus | Chelon |
Introduction
Chelon labrosus, commonly known as thicklip grey mullet, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size32 cm
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Maximum size75 cm
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Longevity25 year
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Average size32 cm
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Maximum size75 cm
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Longevity25 year
How to recognize the thicklip grey mullet ?
The thicklip grey mullet measures between 32 and 75 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly argent and blanc body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietomnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in small groups
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The thicklip grey mullet is a fish living in small groups naturally found mid-depth and near surface. This species is omnivorous .
n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
The thicklip grey mullet is a fish ovipare.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Where to see this species?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature9 - 20 °C
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Depth0 - 10 m
Biotope presentation
The thicklip grey mullet is most often found at a depth between 0m and 10m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
To go further
Species of the same family
squaretail mullet
Mugilidae
To read on the web
Sources & Contributions
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Tags
Species of the same family
squaretail mullet
Mugilidae
Same genus
Species of the same biotope
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