Myxus
petardi
(Castelnau, 1875)
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Family:
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Mugilidae
(Mullets)
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Order:
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Perciformes
(perch-likes)
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Class:
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Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
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In this site name:
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Max. size:
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81.0 cm TL (male/unsexed; Ref. 2906); max. published weight: 7,500 g (Ref. 2906) |
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Environment: |
pelagic; catadromous (Ref. 51243); freshwater; brackish; marine
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Climate: |
temperate; 9 – 27°C; 26°S - 33°S |
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Importance:
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aquaculture: commercial |
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Resilience: |
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (tm=4; Fec=1.1 million) |
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Distribution:
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Oceania: Georges River northwards to the Burnett River in Australia.
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Biology: |
Often occurs in small groups in deep pools where stream flow is slow. Inhabits deep, gently flowing sections of rivers. Also occurs in estuaries and coastal seas during spawning runs. Tolerant of temperatures between 9?and 27°C. Forms small shoals (Ref. 44894). Mainly herbivorous. Feeds on filamentous green algae, microscopic plants and animals as well as detritus. Also consumes benthic invertebrates. Spawns 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 (Ref. 44894).
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Red List Status: |
Not in IUCN Red List (Ref. 57073)
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Dangerous:
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harmless
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Coordinator: |
Harrison, Ian
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