Red mullet
A species of Mullets, Also known as Striped mullet Scientific name : Mullus barbatus Genus : Mullets
Red mullet, A species of Mullets
Also known as:
Striped mullet
Botanical name: Mullus barbatus
Genus: Mullets
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Description
The red mullet can grow to a standard length of 30 cm (12 in), but a more common length is about half that. The body is somewhat laterally compressed. The snout is short and steep and there are no spines on the operculum. The upper jaw is toothless, but there are teeth on the roof of the mouth and on the lower jaw. A pair of moderately long barbels on the chin do not exceed the pectoral fins in length. The first dorsal fin has eight spines (the first one tiny) and the second dorsal fin has one spine and eight soft rays. This fish is rose-pink, without distinctive markings on its fins.
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Chordates Class
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Perch-like fish Family
Goatfishes Genus
Mullets Species
Red mullet 
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