The largescale mullet (Planiliza macrolepis) is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Mugilidae.

The largescale mullet is greenish-grey above and silvery grey beneath.

The top of the back is nearly straight when viewed from the side while the underside is rounded.

The first dorsal fin has 4-5 spines with 8 or 9 soft rays and the anal fin has 3 spines with about 9 soft rays.

[3] The largescale mullet is found in shallow coastal areas in the Indo-Pacific region including estuaries and water with low salinity.