Flathead Grey Mullet

Overview

Egypt is the only assessed flathead grey mullet producer, accounting for over 90% of production of the species. It comprised close to 7% of global marine finfish production in 2007, and its score (71) is well above the global average species score of 50 (and country score of 59). Egypt’s exclusive use of closed, pond production systems and a diet of 70% plant material result in flathead grey mullet’s high score. Flathead grey mullet’s performance ranks second of the 20 marine species assessed by GAPI.