Striped red mullet

The surmullet is a colorful goatfish that lives in the Mediterranean, Black Sea, and eastern Atlantic. It thrives in a wide range of depths, from shallow coastal waters to deep offshore areas. Prized by both fishermen and seafood lovers, this fish stands out with its striking stripes.

• Grows up to 40 cm long, though most are closer to 25 cm.
• Lives anywhere from 5 meters to over 400 meters deep.
• The heaviest recorded surmullet weighed 1 kilogram.