Author: (Smith, 1846)
FBname: Largescale mullet
Remark: Genetic data indicate the presence of cryptic species with partial parapatric distribution.  The species <i>Paniliza macrolepis</i> may be limited to West Indian Ocean lineages (Durand & Borsa (2015: Ref. 114224).
Comments: Occur in shallow coastal waters, and from brackish water to freshwater regions of rivers (Ref. 41299).  Form schools (Ref. 40448); in larger aggregations during spawning, which takes place at sea (Ref. 2830).  Feed on small algae, diatoms, forams, benthic polychaetes, crustaceans, mollusks, organic matter and detritus; fry feed on copepods and floating algae (Ref. 40448).  Oviparous, eggs are pelagic and non-adhesive (Ref. 205).  Caught mainly during the spawning season and is sold fresh; the roe is highly appreciated.