How big is the Striped red mullet?

Striped red mullet (Mullus surmuletus) reaches 20–40 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Striped red mullet?

Striped red mullet is found between 5–400 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Striped red mullet?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Striped red mullet?

Found in: East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.

Striped red mullet (Mullus surmuletus)

Key facts

Scientific name: Mullus surmuletus
Common name: Striped red mullet
Category: Fish
Family: Mullidae
Genus: Mullus
Size: 20–40 cm
Depth: 5–400 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: sand, rocky, seagrass
Behaviours: schooling, benthic
Ocean zones: East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean

Description

Mullus surmuletus reaches 40 cm. Elongated pink-red body with yellow longitudinal stripes, steep forehead, two characteristic white chin barbels used as sensory probes to search the sand. Emblematic of Mediterranean cuisine. Forms small schools on sandy-detrital and coralligenous bottoms from 5 to 400 m. Seen on any coastal dive.

Photo of Striped red mullet

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Striped red mullet?: Striped red mullet (Mullus surmuletus) reaches 20–40 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Striped red mullet?: Striped red mullet is found between 5–400 m deep.
Is the Striped red mullet dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Striped red mullet?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Striped red mullet?: Found in: East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.

Other species in the genus Mullus

Mullus barbatus - Red mullet

Other species in the family Mullidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 126986)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2396862)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia