Author: (Valenciennes, 1836)
FBname: Hornlip mullet
Comments: Occur in coastal waters, mainly in reef flats and shallow lagoon reefs; often in silty habitats Form schools at the surface (Ref. 9710, 48637).  Usually swimming in surface waters near freshwater run-offs.   Oviparous, eggs are pelagic and non-adhesive (Ref. 205).  Used as live bait in pole-and-line tuna fishing (Ref. 9812).