Where Does Surmullet Live?
Mullus surmuletus
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Where to find Surmullet
- Water type
- saltwater
- Depth
- Typically found at depths ranging from 10 to 100 meters, though occasionally deeper (up to 300 meters).
- Environment
- Prefers sandy or muddy bottoms, seagrass beds (Posidonia oceanica), and rocky areas where it can forage for benthic invertebrates. Often found near coastal areas.
- Geographic range
- Eastern Atlantic Ocean from the British Isles south to Senegal, including the Canary Islands and Madeira. Also widely distributed throughout the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea.
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