Barred Flagtail

Kuhlia mugil 

Habitat & Distribution :  Indo-Pacific Ocean 

Diet : Zooplankton, algae, worms, and small crustaceans

Size : 40 cm

Lifespan : 5-10 years

Descripton

It can be recognized by its body shape and color. This species is usually silvery. The upper side is sometimes blue, brown, or yellowish. 

Behavior

The Barred Flagtail is found mostly around coral and reefs, and also enters estuaries and freshwater river basins. 

Reproduction

They are known to be oviparous, laying eggs with potentially multiple clutches per season. They are believed to be migratory to specific spawning locations, with larvae being pelagic. 

Communication & Perception

They communicate and maintain social structure primarily through schooling behaviors, which are facilitated by visual cues 

Predator(s)

Trevally & other larger predatory fish