Mugil cephalus

Mullets

  • Striped mullet
  • Gestreifte Meeräsche
  • Platkop-harder
  • Mulet à grosse tête
  • Lisa cabezona

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic
  • The temperate Atlantic
  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Indian Ocean
  • The Mediterranean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally found in the open sea.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 0 and 120 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

  • Lives in large groups
  • The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 100 cm
  • Maximum age known : 16 year(s)
  • The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.

Relationship with humans

  • The species is good to eat
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
    • -Sport or local fishing
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!