Flathead grey mullet

Flathead grey mullet (Mugil cephalus) is a coastal and estuarine fish found in tropical and temperate waters worldwide. It tolerates broad changes in salinity and feeds mainly on detritus, algae, and small organisms.

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Mugilidae: Mugilidae is a family of coastal fishes commonly called mullets. Flathead grey mullet belongs to this family of saltwater and brackish-water fishes.
Osmoregulation: Osmoregulation is the control of water and dissolved-ion balance in an organism. The fish adjusts ion and water exchange as it crosses salinity gradients.
Mullet aquaculture: Mullet aquaculture is the farming of mullets for food, often in coastal ponds or lagoons. Flathead grey mullet is cultured because it tolerates crowding and varied water conditions.
Striped mullet: Striped mullet (Mugil cephalus) is a common English name for the same species, especially in the Americas. The names differ by region, but they do not identify a separate species.
Teleost: Teleosts are the largest group of ray-finned fishes, with skeletons that are mostly bony. This species is a teleost, placing it among most living fish species.
Detritivore: A detritivore is an organism that obtains nutrition by consuming dead organic matter. The fish grazes and ingests organic-rich material from bottom sediments.
Roe: Roe is the mass of eggs produced by a fish or other aquatic animal. Its salted and dried roe is a valued food product in several regions.
Leaping mullet: Leaping mullet (Chelon saliens) is a mullet species native to the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean region. It is a distinct mullet that can be confused with grey mullet in shared coastal waters.
Estuary: An estuary is a coastal water body where freshwater from rivers mixes with seawater. Estuaries provide feeding and nursery habitat for flathead grey mullet.
Fish migration: Fish migration is the regular movement of fish between habitats, often for feeding or reproduction. Adults migrate toward the sea to spawn, while juveniles enter coastal waters.