The red mullet is a small, colorful fish found in the Mediterranean Sea and eastern North Atlantic. It typically reaches 10-12 inches in length and weighs around 1-2 pounds. Recognizable by its reddish scales and two long barbels, it feeds on crustaceans and small invertebrates. Red mullets inhabit sandy or muddy seabeds, often forming small schools. This summary is AI generated
Water type
Common depth
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Red mullet
length · weight
Red mullet
length · weight


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