Scientific Name:
Mugil gyrans
Common Name(s):
Striped mullet, black mullet, flathead mullet
Description:
This mullet is olive green in color with blue tints on the back with silvery sides. There are dark blotches at the base of the pectoral fins and an inverted V-shaped mouth.
Feeding Habits:
This mullet feeds on algae and small crustaceans.
Range:
The Fantail Mullet is abundant in Florida and can be found in the Gulf of Mexico.
Habitat:
Fantails are an inshore fish and can be found at a variety of depths.
Typical Size:
The Mullet is a baitfish weighing in at under a pound.
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