Argyrosomus japonicus - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia

Mulloway (Argyrosomus japonicus) is a large, predatory fish found in coastal and estuarine waters of southern Australia. As an opportunistic carnivore, it occupies the piscivore feeding guild, primarily preying on smaller fish and crustaceans. Mulloway exhibit seasonal breeding cycles, typically spawning in late spring to early summer. During this period, adults migrate to deeper offshore waters to spawn, while juveniles settle in estuaries and sheltered coastal habitats, which serve as importan