Mullus barbatus Linnaeus, 1758

Taxonomic Hierarchy


Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Mulliformes

Family: Mullidae

Genus: Mullus

Species: Mullus barbatus Linnaeus, 1758

Climate Zone


  • Subtropical
  • Biology


    Found on gravel, sand and mud bottoms of the continental shelf. Depth range from 10-300 m (Ref. 07313) and up to depth of 328 in the eastern Ionian Sea (Ref. 56504). Feeds on small benthic crustaceans, worms and mollusks (Ref. 4845). Marketed mainly fresh (Ref. 9987).

    Habitat


    demersal

    Conservation Status


    Least Concern

    Threat to Humans


    Harmless

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    Mullus barbatus Linnaeus, 1758