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Striped red mullet
Mullus surmuletus
Photo: Hans Hillewaert · CC BY-SA 4.0
The Striped red mullet (Mullus surmuletus) is a common target in breath-hold spearfishing. It usually frequents sandy bottoms and is found between 5 and 40 m, so it pays to adjust your search depth. It is it moves in schools, which shapes how to approach it.
It's relatively accessible with basic technique. In Apnaut you have its minimum legal size across 4 different zones. Always check your area's current regulations before taking it.
Behaviour: it moves in schools.
Minimum legal size by zone
| Zone | Minimum size |
|---|---|
| Balearic Islands | 11 cm |
| Canaries and Macaronesia | 15 cm |
| North-East Atlantic | 15 cm |
| Mediterranean | 11 cm |
Where to catch it
Other names
Salmonete (es) · Salmonete (pt) · Rouget-barbet (fr) · Triglia di scoglio (it) · Streifenbarbe (de) · Μπαρμπούνι (el) · Trlja (hr) · Tekir (tr)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum legal size for Striped red mullet?
It depends on the area. For example, Balearic Islands: 11 cm; Canaries and Macaronesia: 15 cm; North-East Atlantic: 15 cm. See the full size-by-zone table above.
At what depth is Striped red mullet found?
Usually between 5 and 40 m, mostly over sandy bottoms.
Is it hard to spearfish on a single breath?
Its difficulty is “easy”. It is also it moves in schools. In Apnaut you can log your catches and their size.
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