MULLET, FLAT TAIL

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MULLET, FLAT TAIL

Scientific Name: 
Liza argentea
Fish Group: 
Mullet
Salt/Fresh: 
Salt
Also Known As: 
Flat Tail Mullet;Tiger Mullet; Fantail Mullet; Jumping Mullet; Gold-Gill; Tygum; Brown-Black Mullet; Rock Mullet; MULLET, FLAT TAIL
Rating: 
Countries: 
Australia
Description: 
Flat tail Mullet is a common mullet in the southern half of Australia
How To Identify: 
The flat tail mullet is a small to medium sized mullet, it is silvery brown above and bright silver below. It is easily separated from the other mullets by the gold or yellow markings on its gill covers (hence the nickname - Gold Gill). Sand Mullet also have a gold blotch on its gills covers but the Flat tail is thicker in the anal fin region and has 10 rays on the anal fin - but the sand mullet has only 9). The Flat tail mullet can grow to about 45cm but normally around the 20-30cm range.
How To Catch: 
All Mullet can be quite tricky to catch, however the best way is to catch Flat Tailed Mullet is to use small baited hooks with bread, dough, peeled prawn, worms or maggots. Depending on where the fish are feeding you can use unweighted baits, suspended under a light float or very light lead. Very light tackle should be used.
Where Found: 
In Australia the Flat tail mullet is found from Southern Queensland, through New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and into Southern Western Australia. Like most mullet they are found mostly in the estuary systems.

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