Mullus surmuletus

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Vulnerability
Not Assessed Species’ vulnerability not assesed

Information

Occurs on broken and rough grounds but also found over sand and soft bottoms at depths less than 100 m. Feeds on benthic (seafloor level) organisms such as shrimps and amphipods, polychaetes, mollusks, and benthic (seafloor level) fishes. Marketed fresh and frozen for steaming, pan-frying, broiling and baking.

Localization

Eastern Atlantic: Western Norway, English Channel (rare in North Sea) to Dakar, Senegal and the Canary Islands, including the Mediterranean and the Black Sea.

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Credits: Fishbase, Sealifebase, Aquamaps

Environment

Marine

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