Surmullet/Mullus surmuletus

2824 - Surmullet/Juvenile - Mullus surmuletus - 40cm

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Cala Montgo/L'Escala/Spain - Mediterranean Sea

Juveniles had this pearly shine on their flanks and often moved in schools of up to ~20 individuals. They also regularly swam with initial phase mediterranean rainbow wrasse, appearing to try and blend in with these somewhat similar looking fish.

Photographer: Bart Hazes