Sohal Surgeonfish [Chelon parsia]
Description
The Sohal Surgeonfish is a species of mullet found in the Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, and along the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. They inhabit sandy shores and rocky areas. These fish are omnivorous, feeding on algae and small invertebrates. They are identified by their blue body with black stripes and a yellow tail.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Mullets
Mugiliformes
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| Family |
Mullets
Mugilidae
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| Genus |
Thicklip mullets
Chelon
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