Mullet fish are a family of ray-finned fish found worldwide in coastal temperate and tropical waters, and some species in fresh water. They are sometimes called Grey Mullets due to their coloring. There are around 78 species within the entire family. Some key characteristics of mullet fish include:
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Appearance: Mullet fish are silvery or grey in appearance, with thick, muscular bodies and two dorsal fins. They have small mouths and their front dorsal fin has four spines or rays.
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Habitat: Mullet fish generally inhabit salt water or brackish water and frequent shallow, inshore areas, commonly grubbing about in the sand or mud for microscopic plants, small animals, and other food.
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Diet: Mullet fish feed on small particles in the ocean, such as algae, bacteria, plant.
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Size: Mullet fish can grow up to 30-90 cm (1-3 feet) long.
Mullet fish are commercially valuable and have served as an important source of food in Mediterranean Europe since Roman times.
