Fin's Fish Guide
The Longarm mullet (Moolgarda cunnesius) is a fish of the family Mugilidae that grows up to 40 cm.
Description
The longarm mullet is a mullet (Mugilidae) from the Indo-Pacific. The species grows to about 40 cm and has a streamlined, silvery body with an elongated pectoral fin, to which the name refers. It lives in schools in coastal waters, lagoons and estuaries and sometimes enters river mouths. With its inferior mouth it scrapes and sifts detritus, diatoms, algae and small bottom animals from the sediment. It is a valued food fish and is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Longarm mullet?
The Longarm mullet is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Elongated pectoral fin; detritus-eating schooling fish of coastal waters and estuaries.
Where does the Longarm mullet live?
The Longarm mullet is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Indo-Pacific; coastal waters, lagoons and estuaries.
How big does the Longarm mullet get?
The Longarm mullet grows to a maximum of about 40 cm.
Is the Longarm mullet dangerous to humans?
No, the Longarm mullet is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Longarm mullet edible?
Yes, the Longarm mullet is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Moolgarda
More from the family Mugilidae
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