Fishing for Leaping mullet

Chelon saliens

The leaping mullet is a slender, silvery fish known for its agile leaps above water. It typically measures 12-16 inches and weighs 1-3 pounds. Inhabiting coastal waters and estuaries, it feeds on algae and detritus. Social and active, leaping mullets often travel in schools, displaying synchronized movements and impressive jumping abilities. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase