Species Details

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Rhinomugil corsula

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Scientific Name : Rhinomugil corsula
Family : Mugilidae
Order : Mugiliformes
Class : Actinopterygii
Phylum : Chordata
Other Name : Corsula, Kakunda, Corsula Mullet
Habitat : Rivers,estuaries
 
Description : Corsula Mullet have sub-cylindrical anterior and moderately compressed posteriorly body.They are identified as greyish-brown on the surface and lighter along the abdomen.Head is flattened above and compressed at the sides.First dosal short along with a slightly emerginate caudal is evident.
 
Distribution in Bangladesh
References:
description written by: Hajbun Tasnim Preety, Department of Zoology,Universityof Dhaka; Information sources: www.fishbase.in, Encyclopedia of flora and fauna of Bangladesh(volume 23).photo credit and copyright:Atanacio, Rachel C. - FishBase staff([email protected]),www.fishbase.se. more information please contact with us.