Grey Mullet
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Grey Mullet
Chelon auratus
Grey Mullet is a strong fish that can be found in both salt and freshwater. They are known for their tasty flesh!
Habitat: Coastal waters
Appearance
The Grey Mullet has a sleek, torpedo-shaped body, typically grey or silver with darker fins. It features large scales and a small, upturned mouth. Its subtle coloring helps it blend into coastal waters.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassActinopterygiiOrderMugiliformesFamilyMugilidaeGenusChelon
Category
FishRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Many species gather in huge 'schools' that can fill a whole bay!
Mullet are ancient fish, with ancestors dating back millions of years!
Some Grey Mullet can live for over 10 years, even in busy estuaries!
They use tiny teeth on their gills to filter out their microscopic meals!
Special abilities
Ability
Salinity Shifter
Grey Mullet can easily move between salty ocean water and fresh river water thanks to special kidney adaptations.
Ability
Leaping Escape
Grey Mullet has powerful tail muscles that help them leap high out of the water to escape predators.
Ability
Mouth Vacuum
Grey Mullet can suck up tiny bits of food from the seabed because of their unique, muscular mouth.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 30-70 cm
- Weight
- 0.5-4 kg
- Lifespan
- 5-12 years
- Swim Speed
- 20 km/h
- Maximum Depth
- 50 m
- Water Type
- Brackish
Diet & Feeding
They are bottom-feeders, munching on tiny plants, algae, and detritus found in mud and sand.
Primary Foods
- detritus
- algae
- diatoms
- decaying plant matter
- small invertebrates
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
This fish-eating bird of prey dives from above to catch mullet.
eaten by
Bottlenose Dolphin
Tursiops truncatus
Dolphins hunt mullet in coastal waters, often herding them.
eaten by
Smooth Hammerhead Shark
Sphyrna zygaena
These sharks are known to prey on schooling fish like mullet.
Traits
Wildlife
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
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.
Marine
Marine habitats encompass all saltwater environments of the Earth's oceans, supporting an immense diversity of aquatic life.
Also known as
Mullet
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 Grey Mullet?
30-70 cm
How much does Grey Mullet weigh?
0.5-4 kg
How long does Grey Mullet live?
5-12 years
What does Grey Mullet eat?
They are bottom-feeders, munching on tiny plants, algae, and detritus found in mud and sand.
How fast can Grey Mullet swim?
20 km/h
Where is Grey Mullet usually found?
Coastal waters
How does Grey Mullet hunt?
Foraging
How deep can Grey Mullet go?
50 m
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