Bluespot Mullet
NameBluespot Mullet
Scientific NameValamugil seheli
Common NamesBluespot Mullet, Blue-spot Mullet, Blue-tail Mullet, Seheli Mullet
FamilyMugilidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Madagascar, India, Southeast Asia, Australia, Pacific Islands
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)300
Max Size (Inches)23.6
Water TypeBrackish
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range7.5-8.5
Compatible SpeciesOther Mullet species, Scats, Monos, Archerfish (brackish), Large peaceful gobies
Description
The Bluespot Mullet is a large, schooling fish native to the Indo-Pacific, recognized by its silvery body and often bluish caudal fin. This euryhaline species thrives in marine and brackish waters, frequently entering estuaries. They are primarily omnivores, grazing on detritus, algae, and small invertebrates.
