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!