About Mullus surmuletus Linnaeus, 1758
Nomenclature
The striped red mullet, also called surmullet, has the scientific name Mullus surmuletus Linnaeus, 1758.
Distribution
It is a species of goatfish that occurs in the Mediterranean Sea, the eastern North Atlantic Ocean, and the Black Sea.
Depth Range
Depending on which part of its range it lives in, this species can be found at depths from as shallow as 5 metres (16 feet) to as deep as 409 metres (1,342 feet).
Length
This species can reach a maximum total length of 40 centimetres (16 inches) in standard length, though most individuals only grow to around 25 centimetres (9.8 inches).
Weight
The heaviest recorded specimen of this species weighed 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds).
Human Relevance
Mullus surmuletus is a commercially important species, and it is also popular as a target for game fishing.
