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Flathead Grey Mullet Mugil cephalus

A common silver fish of harbors and estuaries that feeds on algae and is notoriously shy.

• Family: Mugilidae
• Rarity: Common
• Average length: 40 cm
• Max length: 100 cm
• Max weight: 12 kg
• Habitat: estuary
• Regions: worldwide
• Edible: yes

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Mullet often leap clear of the water for no obvious reason.

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