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Madagascar mountain mullet

Agonostomus catalai

The Madagascar mountain mullet (Agonostomus catalai) is a brackish-water fish of the family Mugilidae that grows up to 20 cm.

Length

20 cm

Water

Brackish

Behaviour

Schooling

Body shape

Torpedo-shaped

Substrate

Stone or rock

Danger

Harmless

Range

Africa: Comoros, Madagascar

Edibility

Rarely eaten

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Description

The Madagascar mountain mullet is a mullet (Mugilidae) from fast-flowing fresh water of mountain rivers on Madagascar. The species grows to about 25 cm and has a streamlined, silver-grey body with a small mouth. Unlike most mullets it lives in clear, rocky inland waters, where it eats algae, insect larvae, crustaceans and detritus; to spawn it migrates to the river mouth. The fish is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Madagascar mountain mullet?

The Madagascar mountain mullet has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly silver-grey.

Where does the Madagascar mountain mullet live?

The Madagascar mountain mullet lives in brackish water and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Africa: Comoros, Madagascar

How big does the Madagascar mountain mullet get?

The Madagascar mountain mullet grows to a maximum of about 20 cm.

Is the Madagascar mountain mullet dangerous to humans?

No, the Madagascar mountain mullet is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.

Is the Madagascar mountain mullet edible?

The Madagascar mountain mullet is rarely eaten.

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All data

Identification

English name

Madagascar mountain mullet sourced

Scientific name

Agonostomus catalai

Family

Mugilidae

Other names

Comoro mullet sourced

Appearance

Size class

Medium verified

Max length (cm)

20.0 verified

Body shape

Torpedo-shaped sourced

Dominant colour

Silver / grey sourced

Tail shape

Forked inferred

Habitat & distribution

Water type

Brackish sourced

Substrate

Stone or rock sourced

Natural range

Africa: Comoros, Madagascar sourced

Origin

Native inferred

Behaviour & biology

Social behaviour

Schooling inferred

Territorial

No inferred

Reproduction

Separate sexes inferred

Sexual dimorphism

No inferred

Seasonality

Present year-round in its habitat; no pronounced seasonality known. inferred

For anglers

Edibility

Rarely eaten inferred

Fishing method

Fishing with natural bait (fish, shrimp, worm) or lures close to reef and rock structures. inferred

Regulations source

FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans

Harmless verified

First aid

This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status. verified

Status & sources

Sources

FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

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Madagascar mountain mullet

Description

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Identification

Appearance

Habitat & distribution

Behaviour & biology

For anglers

Safety

Status & sources

Same genus Agonostomus

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