Freshwater mullet

Pseudomyxus capensis

Mugilid Fish between Fresh and Salt Water

Freshwater mullet is a freshwater fish of Africa. The species occupies freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 45 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Mullets and Glassfishes
Family: Mugilidae
Genus: Pseudomyxus
Maximum length: 45 cm
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Africa: endemic to South Africa, in east coastal estuaries and rivers from the Breë River to Kosi Bay (Ref. 7248 , 52193 ).

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