Leaping Mullet (Chelon saliens)

Also known as Jumping Mullet, Leaping Grey Mullet, Sharpnose Mullet, Small Mullet

Description

Also known as Jumping Mullet, Leaping Grey Mullet, Sharpnose Mullet, Small Mullet.

Found in schools, over estuaries, lagoons, and coastal reefs.
They feed on algae, plant detritus, and zooplankton.
Length - 40cm
Depth - 0-10m
Widespread Eastern Atlantic, Mediterranean

Mullets are inshore, schooling fish, sometimes entering freshwater areas. Found close to the surface or over the sand feeding. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/1736

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