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Flathead mullet
Mugil cephalus
Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0
Knowing the Flathead mullet (Mugil cephalus) well helps you decide where and when to dive for it. It usually frequents estuaries and river mouths and is found between 0 and 10 m, so it pays to adjust your search depth. It is it moves in schools, which shapes how to approach it.
It's an accessible catch, good for beginners. In Apnaut you have its minimum legal size across 7 different zones. Always check your area's current regulations before taking it.
Behaviour: it moves in schools.
Minimum size
We don't have a verified size for this species. Check your local regulations before taking it.
Where to catch it
Other names
Lisa (es) · Tainha (pt) · Mulet (fr) · Cefalo (it) · Κέφαλος (el) · Cipal (hr) · Kefal (tr)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum legal size for Flathead mullet?
We don't have a verified size for this species. Always check your local regulations before taking it.
At what depth is Flathead mullet found?
Usually between 0 and 10 m, mostly over estuaries and river mouths.
Is it hard to spearfish on a single breath?
Its difficulty is “very easy”. It is also it moves in schools. In Apnaut you can log your catches and their size.
Log it in Apnaut
Add this species to your collection, log your catches with their size and check the legal minimum for your area, all from your phone.
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