Mugil curema

Mugil curema Valenciennes in Cuvier and Valenciennes, 1836 is a species of actinopterygii belonging to the family Mugilidae (order Mugiliformes).

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

Taxonomy. The scientific name Mugil curema Valenciennes in Cuvier and Valenciennes, 1836 places this species within the actinopterygii lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Mugiliformes, Mugil curema 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.