Striped Red Mullet
Mullus surmuletus
Sighting evidence at Glaronissia, Milos
Small shoals probe the sandy patches between the basalt bases using their chemosensory barbels to locate buried invertebrates. They are a key prey species linking the benthic invertebrate community to the larger predatory fish above. Their rooting behaviour turns over sediment, releasing nutrients and creating feeding opportunities for other species.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Striped Red Mullet is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.