Agonostomus monticola

Agonostomus monticola (Bancroft in Griffith and Smith, 1834) is a species of actinopterygii belonging to the family Mugilidae (order Mugiliformes).

Common name. In English this species is commonly known as the mountain mullet.

Taxonomy. The scientific name Agonostomus monticola (Bancroft in Griffith and Smith, 1834) places this species within the actinopterygii lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Mugiliformes, Agonostomus monticola exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: a actinopterygii fish Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Mugilidae.

Distribution. The species occurs within the natural range of its lineage; precise localities and depth preferences are documented in the taxonomic literature for Mugilidae.

Human relevance. Like many fishes, it may be of interest to fisheries, aquaculture, the aquarium trade, or conservation, depending on its abundance and distribution.