Fin's Fish Guide
The Grooved mullet (Liza dumerili) is a fish that lives in both fresh and salt water of the family Mugilidae that grows up to 35 cm.
Description
The grooved mullet is a mullet of the family Mugilidae occurring along the coast of West and southern Africa. The species has a streamlined, silvery body and reaches about 35 cm. It lives in schools over sand and mud bottoms of coastal waters, bays and estuaries and tolerates strongly varying salinities. The diet consists of detritus, algae and microorganisms taken with the bottom material. The species is of local commercial importance and is regularly eaten; it moves to coastal waters to spawn.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Grooved mullet?
The Grooved mullet is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Coastal mullet that moves into estuaries and lagoons; grazes detritus and algae from the bottom.
Where does the Grooved mullet live?
The Grooved mullet lives in both fresh and salt water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Eastern Atlantic, along the coast of West and southern Africa.
How big does the Grooved mullet get?
The Grooved mullet grows to a maximum of about 35 cm.
Is the Grooved mullet dangerous to humans?
No, the Grooved mullet is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Grooved mullet edible?
Yes, the Grooved mullet is commonly eaten.
More photos
Want the complete picture on the Grooved mullet?
Point your camera at the fish and Fin names the species in seconds. Free, and the Grooved mullet is one of 12,519 species in the app.
All data
Identification
Appearance
Habitat & distribution
Behaviour & biology
Safety
Status & sources
Same genus Liza
More from the family Mugilidae
Want the complete picture on the Grooved mullet?
Point your camera at the fish and Fin names the species in seconds. Free, and the Grooved mullet is one of 12,519 species in the app.