Family: |
Mullidae (Goatfishes) |
Max. size: |
55 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 10 - 300 m |
Distribution: |
Western Mediterranean Sea, eastern Atlantic: Morocco to Angola, including offshore islands. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 7-7 |
Biology: |
Inhabits the coastal waters of the continental shelf, over sandy and muddy bottoms (Ref. 2683). Feeds on benthic invertebrates (Ref. 4845). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 13 May 2013 (A2ad) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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