Κουτσομούρα

Mullus surmuletus
#nm_0061📍 Greece
Language
Greek
Transliteration
Koutsomoura
IPA
/kutsomoˈira/

Compound: κουτσο- koutso- + μούρα moúra κουτσο- koutso-: short/stumpy, μούρα moúra: snout (fish with short snout)

Smaller than barbun (typically 6-10cm). Has whisker-like barbels, blunt head, yellow-black spots on first dorsal fin. Best season: July-October.