So-iuy Mullet (Planiliza haematocheilus) — identification, habitat & look-alikes | Moeyo

The so-iuy mullet is a coastal fish native to East Asia. People introduced it to waters around the Black Sea, where it has established populations.

Appearance

Appearance: It has a flattened head, small mouth, and a reddish eye. The clear covering over its eye is slight.

Where it lives

Typical habitats: coastal shallows
estuaries
lower rivers
Range: It is native to the shores of Korea, Japan, and China, rather than the United States. People introduced it to waters around the Black Sea.
Preferred conditions: It needs marine or water to breed.

Behavior

Diet: Along its East Asian range, it feeds on organic matter and small animals from sandy or muddy bottoms.

Name and classification

About the name: Older references use Chelon haematocheilus for this same fish. It is also called the redlip mullet.

Conservation

IUCN Red List: NENot EvaluatedNot yet assessed

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So-iuy Mullet (Planiliza haematocheilus) — identification, habitat & look-alikes | Moeyo