The South African mullet is a coastal fish commonly found in estuaries and nearshore marine waters around southern Africa. It has a cylindrical, silvery body with a bluish back and small scales. Adults typically reach 12–16 inches in length and up to 2 pounds in weight. The species often forms large schools and exhibits active, shallow-water swimming behavior. This summary was AI generated
Water type
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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