squaretail mullet
| Scientific name | Ellochelon vaigiensis |
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| Descriptor | Quoy & Gaimard |
| Year of description | 1825 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Mugilidae |
| Genus | Ellochelon |
Introduction
Ellochelon vaigiensis, commonly known as squaretail mullet, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size35 cm
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Maximum size63 cm
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ShapeRectangular
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Average size35 cm
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Maximum size63 cm
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ShapeRectangular
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
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dietalgae-eating
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Sociabilitygregarious
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
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
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Reproductionovipare 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?
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature25 - 29 °C
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Depth0 - 5 m
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FlowMedium
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.
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