Sicklefin Mullet and Similar Species
Chelon falcipinnis
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Open the appSeveral fish can be confused with Sicklefin Mullet. Here are the key differences.
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Flathead Mullet
Mugil cephalus
Key differences: The Flathead Mullet has much shorter pectoral fins that do not reach the origin of the first dorsal fin. Its head is also typically broader and flatter.
Diamondscale Mullet
Liza vaigiensis
Key differences: The Diamondscale Mullet has shorter pectoral fins and often exhibits distinct dark spots at the base of its scales, which are absent in the Sicklefin Mullet. Its caudal fin is also less deeply forked.
Greenback Mullet
Liza subviridis
Key differences: The Greenback Mullet has shorter pectoral fins and a more greenish coloration on its back. Its scales are generally smaller and less prominent than those of the Sicklefin Mullet.
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