Species profiles: life histories and environmental requirements of coastal fishes and invertebrates (South Florida). Striped mullet. [Mugil cephalus]

Technical Report · Mon Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1985

OSTI ID:6530029

Collins, M R

This species profile provides a literature summary of the taxonomy, morphology, distribution, life history, biological and physical environments, and environmental requirements of the striped mullet. The striped mullet (Mugil cephalus) is a valuable food fish and baitfish. About 31 million pounds were landed in Florida in 1981. Striped mullet are caught with hook and line, trammel nets, gill nets, and seines, and by snagging. Some striped mullet spawn along beaches, but they usually spawn offshore in relatively deep (to 1800 m) cool waters. Juveniles spend their first year in salt marshes, estuaries, and coastal waters. Striped mullet usually avoid water colder than 16/sup 0/C. 37 refs., 3 figs., 2 tabs.

• Research Organization: Florida Univ., Gainesville (USA). Dept. of Zoology
• OSTI ID: 6530029
• Report Number(s): FWS/OBS-82-11.34; TR-EL-82-4; ON: TI86900195
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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