The Madagascar mountain mullet (Agonostomus catalai) is a brackish-water fish of the family Mugilidae that grows up to 20 cm.
Description
The Madagascar mountain mullet is a mullet (Mugilidae) from fast-flowing fresh water of mountain rivers on Madagascar. The species grows to about 25 cm and has a streamlined, silver-grey body with a small mouth. Unlike most mullets it lives in clear, rocky inland waters, where it eats algae, insect larvae, crustaceans and detritus; to spawn it migrates to the river mouth. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Madagascar mountain mullet?
The Madagascar mountain mullet has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Madagascar mountain mullet live?
The Madagascar mountain mullet lives in brackish water and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Madagascar mountain mullet get?
The Madagascar mountain mullet grows to a maximum of about 20 cm.
Is the Madagascar mountain mullet dangerous to humans?
No, the Madagascar mountain mullet is harmless to humans.
Is the Madagascar mountain mullet edible?
The Madagascar mountain mullet is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Agonostomus
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