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Species IUCN · Least Concern (LC)
Striped Red Mullet
Mullus surmuletus, Linnaeus, 1758
marine
Where to see itAbout Striped Red Mullet
The striped red mullet or surmullet (Mullus surmuletus) is a species of goatfish found in the Mediterranean Sea, eastern North Atlantic Ocean, and the Black Sea. They can be found in water as shallow as 5 metres (16 ft) or as deep as 409 metres (1,342 ft) depending upon the portion of their range that they are in. This species can reach a length of 40 centimetres (16 in) SL though most are only around 25 centimetres (9.8 in). The greatest recorded weight for this species is 1 kilogram (2.2 lb). This is a commercially important species and is also sought after as a game fish.
Where to see it
Top-rated dive sites where divers have spotted Striped Red Mullet.
Shallow, beginner-friendly cove with abundant marine life
United Kingdom South Dorset Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ)
Historic wrecks and diverse marine life in the UK.
Austria, Carinthia, Weissensee Naturpark Weissensee
Shallow Austrian lake dive with diverse fish and training platform.
Portugal, Terceira Island, Angra Do Herosmo Underwater Archaeological Park of Terceira Island
Easy beginner-friendly dive, rich in marine life.
Italy, Sorrento Punta Campanella Marine Protected Area
Dramatic pipeline structure and vertical wall with yellow gorgonians.