Author: (Valenciennes, 1836)
FBname: Longarm mullet
Remark: <i>Mugil amarulus</i> Valenciennes, 1936, <i>Mugil kelaartii</i> Günther, 1861, and <i>Mugil longimanus</i> Günther, 1861 are synonyms of <i>Moolgarda perusii</i> (Valenciennes, 1836) according to Eschmeyer (CofF ver Jan. 2013: Ref. 92887).
Comments: Occur in shallow coastal waters, including estuaries and backwaters, frequently enters freshwater.  Form larger aggregations during spawning which takes place at sea.  Young individuals enter tidal rivers.  Feed on organic matter contained in sand and mud (Ref. 30573).  Oviparous, eggs are pelagic and non-adhesive (Ref. 205).  Marketed fresh and salted.  Decays rapidly, but well liked when fresh.