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The Sharpnose mountain mullet (Cestraeus oxyrhyncus) is a brackish-water fish of the family Mugilidae that grows up to 39 cm.
Description
The Sharpnose mountain mullet is a mountain mullet (Mugilidae) from fast-flowing fresh water of island rivers of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 30 cm and has a streamlined, silver-grey body with a pointed snout and a small mouth. Unlike most mullets it lives in clear, rocky upper reaches, where it scrapes algae, biofilm, insect larvae and detritus; to spawn it migrates to the river mouth. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Sharpnose mountain mullet?
The Sharpnose mountain mullet has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Sharpnose mountain mullet live?
The Sharpnose mountain mullet lives in brackish water and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Oceania: Fiji, Indonesia, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Philippines
How big does the Sharpnose mountain mullet get?
The Sharpnose mountain mullet grows to a maximum of about 39 cm. On average the species is around 20 cm.
Is the Sharpnose mountain mullet dangerous to humans?
No, the Sharpnose 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 Sharpnose mountain mullet edible?
The Sharpnose mountain mullet is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Cestraeus
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