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Boxlip mullet
Oedalechilus labeo (Cuvier, 1829)
AnimalsMullet, sea bass, wolfish
Distribution map
Geographic areas (BioObs)
Western MediterraneanMediterranean - Alboran SeaEastern MediterraneanNorth-East Atlantic
Observation type
Scuba divingApnea / SnorkellingBoat observationForeshore / Shoreline
Other common names
- Kastenmaul-MeeräscheGerman (Germany)
- CalugaEuropean Spanish
- Mulet labéonFrench (France)
- Mange-sabonFrench (France)
- Muge labéonFrench (France)
- SabouniéFrench (France)
- Cefalo labbroneItalian (Italy)
- Tainha-sabãoEuropean Portuguese
Other invalid scientific names
- Liza labeo
- Mugil labeo
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Sources
- DIDIERLAURENT Sylvie, COUDRE Christian in : DORIS, 31/01/2020 : Oedalechilus labeo (Cuvier, 1829), https://doris.ffessm.fr/ref/specie/2596
How to cite this BioObs sheet?
BioObs, 18/09/2026 : Oedalechilus labeo (Cuvier, 1829), https://bioobs.fr/en/species-sheets/1174
Modification history
- Created by BioObs user on 18/09/2026
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