Keeled Mullet

Dorsal spines (total): 5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 9; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 9

Occurs mainly in coastal waters and coral reefs (Ref. 559, 58534). Also found in inlet waters and estuaries of rivers (Ref. 559). Juveniles associate with drifting seaweed (Ref. 12114, 12115). Feeds on small benthic invertebrates, planktonic organisms, algae and detritus, among other food items. Dwells in coastal waters with various substrates as well as brackish waters and hypersaline lagoons (Ref. 127989).

Occur mainly in marine coastal waters. Also found in inlet waters and estuaries of rivers (Ref. 559). Juveniles associate with drifting seaweed (Ref. 12114, 12115). Oviparous, eggs are pelagic and non-adhesive (Ref. 205).

fisheries: commercial