Pinkeye mullet (Myxus petardi)

Scientific name: Myxus petardi Castelnau, 1875

The Pinkeye mullet (Myxus petardi) is a freshwater fish of the family Mugilidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 9–27°C (48–81°F). Native range: Oceania, Georges River northwards to the Burnett River in Australia.

Pinkeye mullet care at a glance

Temperature
9–27°C (48–81°F)

Biology

Often occur in small groups in deep pools where stream flow is slow. Inhabit deep, gently flowing sections of rivers. Also occur in estuaries and coastal seas during spawning runs. Tolerant of temperatures between 9? and 27?C. Form small shoals. Mainly herbivorous. Feed on filamentous green algae, microscopic plants and animals as well as detritus. Also consume benthic invertebrates. Oviparous, eggs are pelagic and non-adhesive. Spawn in estuaries or at sea following a downstream migration in summer. Peak spawning activity is in February. Sexual maturity is reached after 4 years at a length of about 30 centimeters. Maximum life span is approximately 14 years.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Myxus petardi
Family
Mugilidae (Mullets)
Order
Mugiliformes (Mullets)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
81.0
Common length
35.0
Environment
Marine; freshwater; brackish; pelagic-neritic; catadromous
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Oceania: Georges River northwards to the Burnett River in Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquaculture: commercial
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (tm=4; Fec=1.1 million)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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