Fish at Gateway National Recreation Area
A list Fish found within the boundary of Gateway National Recreation Area
This list is a work in progress. We will continue to update over time.
Flathead Mullet
The flathead mullet, Mugil cephalus, is a mullet of the genus Mugil in the family Mugilidae, found in coastal tropical and subtropical waters worldwide. Its length is typically 30 to 75 centimetres (12 to 30 in). This species occurs worldwide, attested by other common names for this fish:
White Mullet
Silver mullet and white mullet refer to the species, Mugil curema. Silver mullet is also a common name for fantail mullet (Mugil gyrans). Owing to their small size, less than 12 inches, Silver mullet are primarily used for bait. In some parts of Florida and southern Alabama, Silver mullet are occasionally eaten in the place of the much larger Striped Mullet ...more ↓
