As commander of the Carthaginian fleet under Himilco in the great sea-fight off Catania, Mago completely defeated the fleet of the Syracusans under Leptines, the brother of Dionysius, sinking or destroying over 100 of their ships, as well as capturing many others.
As commander of the Carthaginian navy under Himilco in the significant naval engagement off Catania, Mago achieved a complete victory over the Syracusan fleet led by Leptines, a relative of Dionysius, causing the loss or destruction of over 100 ships and the capture of many others.