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Rhinomugil

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Scientific name
  
Rhinomugil

Higher classification
  
Mullet

Order
  
Mugiliformes

Family
  
Mugilidae

Phylum
  
Chordata

Rank
  
Genus

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Similar
  
Sicamugil, Neomyxus, Mullet, Crenimugil, Cestraeus

Rhinomugil is a genus of mugilid mullets from southern Asia to Australia where they are found in fresh water and brackish water habitats. They are sometimes known as false four-eyed fish due to their resemblance to the four-eyed fish (Anableps) of the tropical Americas.

Species

There are currently two recognized species in this genus:

  • Rhinomugil corsula (F. Hamilton, 1822) (Corsula)
  • Rhinomugil nasutus (De Vis, 1883) (Shark mullet)
  • References

    Rhinomugil Wikipedia


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