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Squaretail Mullet in Malaysia
This is one of those fairly non-descript fish (mullet) that no one really pays any attention to when snorkeling, but which I find rather interesting. Especially this one with their black pelvic fins held up next to the body like airplane wings. In fact, at a quick glance, they resemble black-tip Reef sharks which are also common in the region. We saw and photographed these in the water off of Tioman Island, Malaysia.
Ellochelon vaigiensis, the Squaretail mullet, is a mullet found in the Indo-Pacific. Mullets are distinguished by the presence of two separate dorsal fins, small triangular mouths, and the absence of a lateral line organ. They feed on detritus, and most species have unusually muscular stomachs and a complex pharynx to help in digestion.
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