SNOUTED MULLET

Chaenomugil proboscideus


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SNOUTED MULLET

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Chaenomugil proboscideus (Günther, 1861)

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Inhabit rocky littoral zones. Feed on algae that grows on rocks by scraping it off with its specialized teeth. Oviparous, eggs are pelagic and non-adhesive (Ref. 205). Probably caught incidentally with other mullets. May be found in Panama markets.