Chelon labrosus

Mullets

  • Thicklip grey mullet
  • Dicklippen-Meeräsche
  • Mulet à grosses lèvres
  • Lisa
  • Muggine labbrone

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic
  • The temperate Atlantic
  • The Mediterranean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 0 and 10 Meters.
  • Common species.

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally living in a group
  • The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 75 cm
  • Maximum age known : 25 year(s)
  • The animal is a grazer of algae.
  • Diet : Algae - -

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!