| Citation | McEachran, J.D. and J.D. Fechhelm, 2005, Fishes of the Gulf of Mexico.. Vol. 2. Austin : University of Texas Press. viii+1004p. |
| Ref. | 78464 McEachran, J.D. and J.D. Fechhelm, 2005 |
| Page | 450 |
| Named Used as Valid | Mullus auratus |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | Occurs from Cape Cod to Guyana, including the entire Gulf of Mexico and the Antilles |
| Quote | Feeds on infaunal invertebrates; max. size: 27 cm TL |