Thicklip Grey Mullet

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Chelon labrosus

Thicklip Grey Mullet, a reference photo
Photo: Roberto Pillon · CC BY 3.0 (licence)

The thicklip grey mullet, Chelon labrosus, is a coastal fish of the family Mugilidae. It typically is about 32 cm (13 in) long, with 75 cm (30 in) being the maximum recorded. It is named after its thick upper lip and silvery-grey appearance.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Thicklip Grey Mullet being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Actinopterygii
Order
Mugiliformes
Family
Mugilidae
Genus
Chelon
Species
Chelon labrosus

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