Flathead grey mullet
Mugil cephalus
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Fishomnivore
The mullet is a sleek, silvery fish that thrives in coastal waters across the globe, from warm tropics to cooler temperate zones. Known for its adaptability, it’s a popular catch for both fishermen and diners. Its streamlined body helps it dart through shallow waters with ease.
- Mullets grow to lengths between 30 and 75 centimetres.
- They live in coastal waters worldwide, from tropical to temperate zones.
- Mullets are known by many names, including grey mullet and sea mullet.
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- Classification
- Fish
- Scientific name
- Mugil cephalus
- Habitat
- Ocean
- Regions in this directory
- Worldwide
- Diet
- omnivore
- Relative size
- medium
- IUCN Red List
- Least Concern (LC)