Red Mullet
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Red Mullet
Mullus surmuletus
Red Mullet is a colorful fish with a bright red color. They are known for their sweet, delicious taste!
Habitat: Shallow coastal waters
Appearance
The Red Mullet has an elongated body covered in large, often reddish-pink scales, sometimes with subtle yellow stripes. It is easily recognized by its two prominent, whisker-like barbels beneath its chin, which are lighter in color.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassActinopterygiiOrderPerciformesFamilyMullidaeGenusMullus
Category
FishRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Red Mullet can change its colors quickly, like a mood ring!
Their scientific name, Mullus, is ancient Latin for 'mullet,' referring to its reddish scales.
These fish are famous for making grunting sounds, especially when caught by fishers!
They 'taste' the seafloor with barbels, sensing tiny creatures hidden in the sand.
Special abilities
Ability
Color Changer
Red Mullet can rapidly change its skin color to blend in with its surroundings, helping it hide from predators.
Ability
Bottom Stirrer
Red Mullet has strong head muscles that help them dig into the sand and mud to find tasty buried snacks.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 15-40 cm
- Weight
- 0.1-1 kg
- Lifespan
- 5-10 years
- Swim Speed
- 20 km/h
- Maximum Depth
- 120 m
- Water Type
- Saltwater
Diet & Feeding
These bottom-dwellers use their special whiskers to find worms and small crustaceans on the seafloor.
Primary Foods
- polychaete worms
- small crustaceans
- bivalve molluscs
- tiny fish
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
European seabass
Dicentrarchus labrax
A common predator in their coastal habitats.
eaten by
Bottlenose dolphin
Tursiops truncatus
Part of the diet for these intelligent marine mammals.
hunts
Ragworm
Nereis diversicolor
A favorite meal, found hidden in the sand.
hunts
Common shrimp
Crangon crangon
Searches for these small crustaceans buried in sediment.
Traits
Wildlife
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Piscivorous
Piscivorous organisms are animals that primarily subsist on a diet of fish.
Coastal
Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater.
Aquatic
Aquatic habitats encompass environments where organisms live predominantly in water, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
Nocturnal
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Also known as
Striped MulletSurmullet
Collections
Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Watch quietly from a distance and never try to feed or chase wild animals.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Red Mullet?
15-40 cm
How much does Red Mullet weigh?
0.1-1 kg
How long does Red Mullet live?
5-10 years
What does Red Mullet eat?
These bottom-dwellers use their special whiskers to find worms and small crustaceans on the seafloor.
How fast can Red Mullet swim?
20 km/h
Where is Red Mullet usually found?
Shallow coastal waters
How does Red Mullet hunt?
Foraging
How deep can Red Mullet go?
120 m
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