Where Does Red Mullet Live?

Red Mullet lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Red Mullet

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found at depths ranging from 10 to 300 meters, though most commonly observed between 10 and 100 meters.

Environment

Demersal, inhabiting sandy, muddy, or gravelly bottoms, often near seagrass beds (Posidonia oceanica) or rocky areas where they can find shelter and food. They prefer soft substrates for foraging with their barbels.

Geographic range

Eastern Atlantic Ocean, from the British Isles south to Senegal, including the Canary Islands and Madeira. Widely distributed throughout the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea.

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