Valamugil cunnesius (Valenciennes, 1836)

Longarm mullet

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Mugiliformes \| Mugilidae
Synonyms	Mugil cunnesius, Moolgarda cunnesius, Myxus cunnesius, ... more
Common names	Round-headed mullet, Longfin grey mullet, Longfin mullet, ... more

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Main reference

Thomson, J.M. 1984. (Ref. 3468)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 41.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 30573); common length : 25.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 30573)

Environment

Demersal; catadromous (Ref. 46888); freshwater; brackish; marine

Climate / Range

Tropical

Indo-West Pacific: south to South Africa.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 4 - 5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 2 - 3; Anal soft rays: 9. Color greenish-grey dorsally, sides silvery. Second dorsal and anal fin with black margins (Ref. 9812). Posterior tip of upper jaw hidden when mouth closed. Pectoral fins 86-97% of head length, reaching below origin of first dorsal fin with axillary scale nearly half the length of fin. 37-43 scales in lateral series, scales with membranous digitated hind margin.

Occur in shallow coastal waters, including estuaries and backwaters, frequently enters freshwater. Form larger aggregations during spawning which takes place at sea. Young individuals enter tidal rivers. Feed on organic matter contained in sand and mud (Ref. 30573). Oviparous, eggs are pelagic and non-adhesive (Ref. 205). Marketed fresh and salted. Decays rapidly, but well liked when fresh.


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: commercial; bait: usually


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (K=0.3)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low to moderate vulnerability (33 of 100)	Medium

Entered by Binohlan, Crispina B.

Modified by Luna, Susan M.

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