South African mullet
(Chelon richardsonii)

Classification

Species: Chelon richardsonii
Genus: Chelon

General data

Scientific names: South African mullet
Local names: Harder mullet, Harder
Habitat: Amfidromous
Climate: Subtropical
Native: Africa

The South African mullet (Chelon richardsonii), also called a harder mullet or simply harder, is a species of mullet.

It is found in South African coastal waters from Walvis Bay (Namibia) to KwaZulu-Natal, and grows to a maximum length of 40.5 cm.