Is the mullet a freshwater fish or a saltwater fish? Read this one article to understand its habitat

The mullet is a fish of the order Perciformes, family Sphyraenidae. Its back is bluish-gray, its belly is light gray, and the scales on both sides have black vertical stripes. It is edible, and the best time to eat it is in spring. So, is the mullet a freshwater fish or a saltwater fish?

1. Is the mullet a freshwater fish or a saltwater fish?

The mullet is a saltwater fish. It is found in all four major sea areas of China: the South China Sea, the East China Sea, the Yellow Sea, and the Bohai Sea, and lives in coastal waters, river estuaries, or salt water. Every year in April, it gathers in schools and spawns in harbors, estuaries, tidal flats, and tidal creeks; from early June to the end of July, it enters river mouths to feed in schools; in December, it moves to deep seawater to overwinter. Juvenile fish feed on zooplankton, while adult fish feed on diatoms and small organisms.

2. How does the mullet reproduce?

The mullet reproduces by laying eggs. Males reach sexual maturity at 2-3 years of age, and females at 3-4 years of age. From the end of April to early June in the Bohai Bay, and from early April to mid-May along the coasts of Jiangsu and Zhejiang, the mullet gathers in schools and spawns in harbors, estuaries, tidal flats, and tidal creeks. Juveniles often follow the tide upstream and live in estuaries.

3. How much does mullet cost per jin?

In Zhanhua District, Binzhou City, Shandong, Bohai mullet is 15 yuan/jin; in Ganyu District, Lianyungang City, Jiangsu, Bohai mullet is 11.5 yuan/jin. Mullet elsewhere may be more expensive or cheaper; the specific price is subject to the local market price.