Red Mullet
Saltwater
Irish Name:
Mullóid Dhearg
Mullóid Dhearg
Scientific Name:
Mullus surmuletus
Mullus surmuletus
Description
A beautifully colored fish prized for its excellent eating quality. Not related to grey mullets despite the similar name.
Identification
Reddish-pink body with yellow stripes, two long barbels under the chin, steeply sloped forehead, and forked tail.
Species Information
- Category Sea
- Habitat Saltwater
Specimen Threshold
Irish Specimen Fish Committee (ISFC) qualifying sizes:
Weight
0.400 kg
(0.88 lbs)
Length
30.0 cm