Marine Species: Mullus barbatus

Linnaeus, 1758

Mullus barbatus
Photographed by: Sofia Monteiro

Taxonomy Structure

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Mullidae
Genus: Mullus
Species: Mullus barbatus

Species Data:

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Common Name: Red mullet
Description: Almost vertical head's profile. Straps are smaller or equal than the pectorals. Without sides on the body or on the fins.
Habitat: Mobile depths of the continental platform.
Color: Rosy back, whitish abdomen.
Dimensions: It reaches 30 cm in length.
Geographical Distribution: Atlantic Ocean

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