Squaretail Mullet is a slender fish with a distinctive square-shaped tail and silvery body. It is known for its acrobatic leaps out of the water when startled.
Habitat
Coastal waters and estuaries
Diet
Primarily herbivorous, feeding on algae and detritus
How common
Common
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