Bobo Mullet
Joturus pichardi
The bobo mullet, is a species of ray-finned fish of the mullet family Mugilidae. It is the only species in the genus Joturus, one of 17 mullet genera containing altogether about 80 species of ray-finned fish.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Order
Mugiliformes
Family
Mugilidae
Genus
Joturus
Bobo Mullet belongs to the family Mugilidae, order Mugiliformes, within the unknown class.
Species Profile
The bobo mullet, is a species of ray-finned fish of the mullet family Mugilidae. It is the only species in the genus Joturus, one of 17 mullet genera containing altogether about 80 species of ray-finned fish. It occurs in rivers, including brackish waters, in much of the Gulf of Mexico basin from Mexico as far south as Panama and the Caribbean coast of Colombia, as well as the West Indies and the United States state of Florida. The specific name honours the Cuban lexicographer and geographer Esteban Pichardo (1799–1879).
The Bobo Mullet faces significant threats from habitat degradation and overfishing throughout its range in Central American and Caribbean coastal waters. Dam construction and water pollution have severely impacted the freshwater river systems essential for its spawning and juvenile development, while intensive fishing pressure targets both adults and juveniles.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Inhabits coastal marine waters, estuaries, and freshwater river systems from Mexico to northern South America. Adults live in nearshore marine environments while juveniles require access to clean freshwater rivers and streams for development.
Threats
Dam construction blocking migration routes
Overfishing of adults and juveniles
Climate change affecting water temperature and flow
Coastal habitat degradation
Water pollution and sedimentation in rivers
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Bobo Mullet (Joturus pichardi). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/bobo-mullet