Greenback mullet

Greenback mullet is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Mugilidae.

Range

The species is a slender, cylindrical fish with a small mouth, large eyes, and swift, agile movements, often found schooling along Indo-Pacific coasts.

Diet

It feeds on phytoplankton, zooplankton, and organic detritus, reaching up to in length with an average of.

Agriculture

In Thailand, the Department of Fisheries promotes it as an aquaculture species, typically raised in earthen ponds at 10–20 fish/m², often polycultured with species such as green scat, clams, or mud crabs. Fed twice daily on formulated feed with less than 25% protein, they reach in 6–10 months, selling for 150–160 baht/kg.
Its flesh is high in protein and contains only 64 mg cholesterol per 100 g.