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Cestraeus goldiei (Macleay, 1883) Goldie river mullet |
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photo by
FAO |
| Family: | Mugilidae (Mullets) | |||
| Max. size: | 40 cm FL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; brackish; depth range - 2 m | |||
| Distribution: | Asia and Oceania: Philippines south to New Caledonia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 5-5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-9 | |||
| Biology: | Inhabit rapid-flowing streams in hilly or mountainous terrain (Ref. 2847). Adults may ascend rivers, reported to 350 m above sea level. Oviparous, eggs are pelagic and non-adhesive (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 16 September 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||