Flathead Grey Mullet

Mugil cephalus 

Habitat & Distribution :  Warm waters worldwide

Diet : Zooplankton, algae, worms, and small crustaceans

Size : 30-75 cm 

Lifespan : 7-8 years

Deskripsi

The flathead grey mullet is a type of mullet that has a flat, elongated body and is silvery gray in color. 

Perilaku

They tend to be found in coastal waters, but can enter estuaries and rivers to feed on algae and food debris in mud or sand. They form schools. 

Reproduksi

Flathead grey mullet are catadromous, migrating from coastal lagoons to the open sea to spawn during autumn and winter. 

Komunikasi & Persepsi

Flathead grey mullet communication is primarily driven by social behaviors associated with schooling, feeding, and reproductive migration 

Predator

Trevally, sharks, groupers and other larger predatory fish