โ† Fish Guide
Grey Mullet
Photo: Diego Delso ยท CC BY-SA 4.0 ยท Wikimedia Commons
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Grey Mullet

ุงู„ุจูˆุฑูŠ

Bouri

Beginnerโœ“ CommonMugilidae

Grey Mullet (Bouri) is one of the most important food and aquaculture fish in Egypt, found along both the Mediterranean and Red Sea coasts and in brackish lagoons and the Nile delta. Schools graze on algae and detritus in shallow water; a classic light-tackle and net target, and a staple of Egyptian fish markets.

Local names ยท what anglers actually call it

ุงู„ุจูˆุฑูŠBouri

grey mullet (Egyptian name recorded by FishBase)

source: FishBase Egypt โ†—

Size

20โ€“60 cm

Depth

0โ€“20 m

Record weight

up to 8 kg

Habitat

Coastal shallows, estuaries, lagoons, harbours, brackish water

Best seasons

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Fishing techniques

Float fishingBottom fishing

Baits & lures

BreadDough pasteAlgaeRagworm

Did you know?

Mullet roe is salted and dried into 'batarekh' (bottarga) โ€” one of the most expensive Egyptian delicacies, sometimes called the country's caviar.