Abstract

The systematics, morphology, distribution, biology, economic importance and conservation of the freshwater mullets of Iran are described, the species are illustrated, and a bibliography on these fishes in Iran is provided. Two species are found in the Caspian Sea basin as exotics ( Chelon auratus, C. saliens ), two species in southern Iranian fresh waters as native species ( Mugil cephalus, Planiliza abu ) and two species in brackish waters of rivers ( Ellochelon vaigiensis , C. subviridis ).

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