Taxonomy of Finfish (1+2)

3.3.9.4 Mugilidae (Mullets)

 

• Two short dorsal fin; the first fin with 4 slender spines
• Pectoral fins located rather high on body
• Pelvic fin base about equal distant between pectoral fin base and origin of first dorsal fin
• Lateral line absent
• Auxillary scale below first dorsal fin, above pectoral and pelvic fins

Eg. Mugil cephalus  

Similar Family

Atherinidae - Anal fin rays more than 10 (less than 10 in Mugilidae).