Fin's Fish Guide
The Conmuri (Aldrichetta forsteri) is a fish that lives in both fresh and salt water of the family Mugilidae that grows up to 50 cm.
Description
The yellow-eye mullet is a mullet of the family Mugilidae from the coastal waters of southern Australia and New Zealand. The species has a streamlined, silvery body with conspicuous yellow eyes and reaches about 50 cm. It lives in schools over sand and mud bottoms of coastal waters, bays and estuaries and can ascend rivers into fresh water. It is an omnivore feeding mainly on bottom detritus, algae and small invertebrates. The species is of commercial importance and is marketed fresh, smoked, salted or as roe; spawning takes place in summer and autumn in coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Conmuri?
The Conmuri has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Strikingly yellow eyes; schooling fish of coastal waters and estuaries that enters rivers.
Where does the Conmuri live?
The Conmuri lives in both fresh and salt water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Coastal waters of South Australia and New Zealand.
How big does the Conmuri get?
The Conmuri grows to a maximum of about 50 cm. On average the species is around 25 cm.
Is the Conmuri dangerous to humans?
No, the Conmuri is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Conmuri edible?
Yes, the Conmuri is commonly eaten.
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