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Squaretail Mullet
Ellochelon vaigiensis
- Worldwide
- 1,558 observations
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About
The squaretail mullet (Ellochelon vaigiensis), also known as the diamondscale mullet, is a species of grey mullet from the family Mugilidae. It is an Indo-Pacific species and is the only species in the monospecific genus Ellochelon.
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Recent sightings near Cairns
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- 8 Aug 2026Cairns - Barron, Queensland, AustraliaObserver: themaskedlapwingView observation from 8 Aug 2026 on iNaturalist
- 11 Mar 2026Cairns QLD, AustraliaObserver: PanthersManateesCranesView observation from 11 Mar 2026 on iNaturalist
- 4 Feb 2026Cairns QLD, AustraliaObserver: RattyExploresView observation from 4 Feb 2026 on iNaturalist
- 4 Feb 2026Cairns QLD, AustraliaObserver: RattyExploresView observation from 4 Feb 2026 on iNaturalist
- 11 Jan 2026Cairns - City, AU-QL, AUObserver: SamView observation from 11 Jan 2026 on iNaturalist
- 26 Dec 2025Cairns - City, AU-QL, AUObserver: SamView observation from 26 Dec 2025 on iNaturalist