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The Goldspot mullet (Liza argentea) is a brackish-water fish of the family Mugilidae that grows up to 30 cm.
Temperate waters around southern and south-eastern Australia; coastal waters, estuaries and river mouths.
Description
The goldspot mullet is a mullet of the family Mugilidae from the temperate waters around south-eastern Australia. The species grows to about 30 cm and has a streamlined, silvery body with a blue-green back. As a euryhaline species it lives in coastal waters, estuaries and river mouths, tolerating strongly varying salinities. It forms schools and grazes the bottom: it takes mouthfuls of sand and mud layers from which it sifts algae, diatoms, detritus and small invertebrates. The goldspot mullet is a locally valued food fish and is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Goldspot mullet?
The Goldspot mullet has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Euryhaline, schooling bottom grazer of estuaries and coastal waters with a blue-green back.
Where does the Goldspot mullet live?
The Goldspot mullet lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Temperate waters around southern and south-eastern Australia; coastal waters, estuaries and river mouths.
How big does the Goldspot mullet get?
The Goldspot mullet grows to a maximum of about 30 cm.
Is the Goldspot mullet dangerous to humans?
No, the Goldspot mullet is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Goldspot mullet edible?
Yes, the Goldspot mullet is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Liza
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