Myxus elongatus

Mugilidae
Sand Mullet, Black Spot Mullet, Bully Mullet, Sand Mullet, Tallegalane Mullet
  • Myxus elongatus, NSW, Australia, Photo: Graham Edgar
    Myxus elongatus, NSW, Australia, Photo: Graham Edgar
  • Myxus elongatus, NSW, Australia, Photo: Graham Edgar
    Myxus elongatus, NSW, Australia, Photo: Graham Edgar
Distribution
Temperate Australasia, Tropical Indo-Pacific
Description
Pointed snout, small black spot at base of pectoral fin, white margin on anal fin. Mouth small and at the very tip of the snout, for skimming food off the surface. Feeds in schools over clean sand within sheltered bays. Length to 40 cm.
Information
  • Max Size: 40 cm
  • Sea Temperature Range: 11.6-23.6°C
  • Depth: 0-10m
  • Habitat: Coral Reef, Rocky Reef, Soft sediment
Rarity
  • Threats: By-catch, Exploitation
  • IUCN Threat Status: Not Evaluated
  • Occurrence: Infrequent (2% of sites)
    Occurrence describes how often the species is found on surveys within its distribution. It is calculated as the % of reef sites surveyed by RLS divers across all the ecoregions in which the species has been observed
  • Abundance: Many (20 per transect)
    Abundance is calculated as the average number of individuals recorded per RLS transect, where present.
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