Family: |
Mullidae (Goatfishes) |
Max. size: |
20 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine |
Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Philippines (Ref. 46206), Indonesia and northwestern Australia. |
Diagnosis: |
Silvery with reddish mid-lateral line that breaks up into spots and red bar below eye. Barbels yellow (Ref. 48636). |
Biology: |
In shallow to deep coastal muddy substrates. Swims in small to large aggregations and mixes with other similar species (Ref. 48636). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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