A brief examination of the food and biometric features of the grey mullet, Mugil cephalus (Linnaeus) from low brackish /  fresh water lagoon

Soyinka, O.O.; Okonkwo, I.C.

A brief examination of the food and biometric features of the grey mullet, Mugil cephalus (Linnaeus) from low brackish / fresh water lagoon

2010

Soyinka, O.O. | Okonkwo, I.C.

A total number of 166 specimens of Mugil cephalus caught from Epe Lagoon (low brackish/ freshwater) were examined for food and feeding habit and biometric features from November 2006 ? May 2007. The food of the species consisted mainly of algae (Bacillariophyta, Cyanophyta, Chlorophyta and Pyrrophyta) and detritus. The size range of fish examined were 12.4 ? 27.0cm (standard length) while the weight ranged from 22.40 ? 308.00g. The mean values of the biometric characters of Mugil cephalus did not reflect wide variations. The population dominant cohort in the lagoon represents the harvestable and marketable representative for a sustainable fishery and is a strong indication of potential for freshwater culture of this marine species.

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Includes:- 2 tables.;1 fig.;23 refs.

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