Golden Grey Mullet

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Chelon auratus

Golden Grey Mullet, a reference photo
Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

The golden grey mullet (Chelon auratus) is a species of euryhaline ray-finned fish belonging to the family Mugilidae, the mullets or grey mullets. This species is found in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea Basin. The golden grey mullet is a target for both commercial and recreational fisheries.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Golden Grey Mullet being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Actinopterygii
Order
Mugiliformes
Family
Mugilidae
Genus
Chelon
Species
Chelon auratus

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