Liza richardsonii (Smith, 1846)

South African mullet

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        Liza richardsonii (Smith, 1846)
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Found in coastal waters, mainly off rocky points and sandy beaches; may enter estuaries which serve as nursery areas (Ref. 27121). Feed mainly on diatoms and detritus, but also on planktonic crustaceans (Ref. 27121). Oviparous, eggs are pelagic and non-adhesive (Ref. 205).

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Smith, M.M. and J.L.B. Smith 1986 Mugilidae. p. 714-720. In M.M. Smith and P.C. Heemstra (eds.) Smiths' sea fishes. Springer-Verlag, Berlin. (Ref. 4393) http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?id=4393&speccode=5115

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"Liza richardsonii (Smith, 1846)". Encyclopedia of Life, available from "http://www.eol.org/pages/357050". Accessed 20 Mar 2010.

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