Chelon bispinosus explained

Chelon bispinosus (Cape Verde mullet) is a fish of the family Mugilidae. It is one of seven species in the genus Chelon. It is endemic to waters near Cape Verde in the east central Atlantic Ocean. This species is found in the neritic zone.^[1]

Description

This species reaches a maximum length of 15 cm.

It is oviparous like other members of its genus.^[1]

References

• Thomson, J.M., 1990. Mugilidae. pp. 855–859. In J.C. Quero, J.C. Hureau, C. Karrer, A. Post and L. Saldanha (eds.) Check-list of the fishes of the eastern tropical Atlantic (CLOFETA). JNICT, Lisbon; SEI, Paris; and UNESCO, Paris. Vol. 2. (Ref. 7399).

Notes and References

1. Web site: Chelon bispinosus Cape Verde Mullet. 27 October 2018. Encyclopedia of Life.