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

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.

Bibliographic Details

Main Authors:	Soyinka, O.O., Okonkwo, I.C.
Format:	conference_item biblioteca
Language:	English
Published:	Fisheries Society of Nigeria 2010
Subjects:	Ecology, Fisheries, Mugil cephalus, Nigeria, Epe Lagoon, freshwater environment, marine environment, Feeding behaviour, Food preferences, Biometrics,
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/1834/38175
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