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Mullus ponticus Essipov, 1927 Blunt-snouted mullet |
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photo by
Otel, V. |
| Family: | Mullidae (Goatfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 21.9 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 161.1 g | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 100 - 300 m | |||
| Distribution: | Black Sea and Sea of Azov. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs over mud, sand and gravel bottoms of the continental shelf. Feeds on small benthic invertebrates (crustaceans, worms and mollusks) (Ref. 4845). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||