thicklip grey mullet
VU

thicklip grey mullet

Chelon labrosus

UnknownLCEULCEU

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thicklip_grey_mullet

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The thicklip grey mullet faces significant pressure from commercial and recreational fishing across its range, with populations declining due to overexploitation in key coastal areas. Habitat degradation in estuarine nursery areas from coastal development, pollution, and water quality changes further threatens juvenile recruitment. Climate change impacts on water temperature and salinity patterns may disrupt the species' complex migration patterns between marine and estuarine environments.

Threat summary

Habitat

Thicklip grey mullet inhabit coastal marine waters, estuaries, and lagoons, moving between saltwater and brackish environments throughout their lifecycle. They utilize shallow coastal areas and estuarine systems as critical nursery habitats for juveniles, while adults migrate to deeper offshore waters for spawning.

FRESHWATER· majorMARINE· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is thicklip grey mullet classified as Vulnerable?
thicklip grey mullet is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. The thicklip grey mullet faces significant pressure from commercial and recreational fishing across its range, with populations declining due to overexploitation in key coastal areas. Habitat degradation in estuarine nursery areas from coastal development, pollution, and water quality changes further threatens juvenile recruitment. Climate change impacts on water temperature and salinity patterns may disrupt the species' complex migration patterns between marine and estuarine environments.
Where does thicklip grey mullet live?
thicklip grey mullet occurs in Albania, Algeria, Australia, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, and Brazil (plus 40 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to thicklip grey mullet?
The main threats to thicklip grey mullet are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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