The striped red mullet is a small marine fish known for its distinctive red and gold stripes. It typically measures 10-12 inches and weighs around 1-2 pounds. Inhabiting sandy or muddy seabeds in coastal waters, it feeds on small invertebrates. This species is known for its foraging behavior, using barbels to detect prey in the substrate. This summary is AI generated
Water type
Common depth
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Striped red mullet
length · weight
Striped red mullet
English Channel (Guernsey)
length · weight


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