Author: (Pellegrin, 1927)
FBname: Banana mullet
Comments: Inhabits coastal waters (Ref. 2683, 7399, 57400), estuaries (Ref. 2683, 7399, 81659), inshore marine waters and lagoons (Ref. 81659).  Also in high salinity waters (up to 73‰)(Ref. 57400).  Feeds on phytoplankton and detritus (Ref. 28587).  Oviparous, eggs are pelagic and non-adhesive (Ref. 205). Maximum FL reporded 260mm (Ref. 57400), maximum SL 260 mm, common length 200 mm SL (Ref. 81659).