Abu mullet

Planiliza abu

Mugilid Fish from Asian Waters

Abu mullet is known around Asia as a freshwater fish; It occurs in freshwater habitats, and the species reaches a recorded maximum of 20 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Mullets and Glassfishes
Family: Mugilidae
Genus: Planiliza
Maximum length: 20 cm
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Asia: Iraq and Pakistan. Reported from the Tigris and Euphrates river system in Turkey (Ref. 35765 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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