Mugil cephalus
Linnaeus 1758
Family Mugilidae

Lateral view of striped mullet
The photo above shows an adult, top, and juvenile, bottom, striped mullet. These mullet were collected in Brevard and Volusia County, Florida, respectively. They are now part of the Florida Museum ichthyology collection. Top: UF 238677 Bottom: UF 187925 Florida Museum photo by Zachary Randall

The striped mullet is a member of the mullet family. Its eye is partially covered by an adipose eyelid, and the body covered in large scales that have a striping effect on the lower-middle to upper-side body. The anal fin has three spines and eight rays. The striped mullet is a marine species that enters rivers, springs, creeks, canals and lakes. Striped mullet spawn in the ocean.

Status & distribution

  • Status — Marine invader
  • Florida Distribution — Western and North Central; Gulf Coast; South Florida; Atlantic Coast
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