Diamond scale mullet
A species of Ellochelon, Also known as Grey mullet, Large-scale finned mullet, Mullet, Yellowtail mullet, Long-scaled mullet, Large-scaled mullet Scientific name : Ellochelon vaigiensis Genus : Ellochelon
Diamond scale mullet, A species of Ellochelon
Also known as:
Grey mullet, Large-scale finned mullet, Mullet, Yellowtail mullet, Long-scaled mullet, Large-scaled mullet
Botanical name: Ellochelon vaigiensis
Genus: Ellochelon
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Description
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Description
The squaretail mullet is olive-brown on its back with silvery flanks and a white or yellowish belly. It has six longitudinal stripes along its sides which are formed by darker longitudinal markings on the scales which also have darkened edges creating a slight chequered appearance on the flanks. The iris has yellow patches. The fins have dark margins which contrasts with their mainly yellowish cast but the caudal fin is obviously yellow and in smaller specimens the pectoral fin is totally black but the lower part becomes yellowish in older fish.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Fish Order
Mugiliformes Family
Mullets Genus
Ellochelon Species
Diamond scale mullet 
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