1,992 observationsNear Threatened
Thicklip Grey Mullet
Chelon labrosus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Mugiliformes ›Family: Mugilidae ›Genus: Chelon
About
The thicklip grey mullet, Chelon labrosus, is a coastal fish of the family Mugilidae. It typically is about 32 cm (13 in) long, with 75 cm (30 in) being the maximum recorded. It is named after its thick upper lip and silvery-grey appearance.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Thicklip Grey Mullet is Chelon labrosus.
- The Thicklip Grey Mullet has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
- Thicklip Grey Mullet belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Thicklip Grey Mullet belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Thicklip Grey Mullet belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Thicklip Grey Mullet belongs to the order Mugiliformes.
- Thicklip Grey Mullet belongs to the family Mugilidae.
- Thicklip Grey Mullet belongs to the genus Chelon.