Biology of juvenile grey mullet: A short review

Silva, S.S. De

doi:10.1016/0044-8486(80)90004-6

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“…Consequently, we do not completely agree with the hypothesis that the mullet is a catadromous fish spending most of its life in freshwater before migrating offshore for spawning (De Silva 1980, Torricelli et al 1982.…”

Section: Divergent Migratory Behaviour Of the Mulletcontrasting

confidence: 47%

“…Chen et al (1989) and Lee (1992) also found immature mullet of various sizes in estuaries and bays of Taiwan. The mullet was also believed to be catadromous, migrating from estuarine brackishwaters to high salinities offshore for breeding (Breder & Rosen 1966, De Silva 1980, Torricelli et al 1982. However, the definition of catadromy for the mullet remains controversial because its use of freshwater habitats is not clear (Blaber 1987, McDowall 1988.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Migratory environmental history of the grey mullet Mugil cephalus as revealed by otolith Sr:Ca ratios

Chang¹,

Iizuka²,

Tzeng³

2004

Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser.

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We used an electron probe microanalyzer (EPMA) to determine the migratory environmental history of the catadromous grey mullet Mugil cephalus from the Sr:Ca ratios in otoliths of 10 newly recruited juveniles collected from estuaries and 30 adults collected from estuaries, nearshore (coastal waters and bay) and offshore, in the adjacent waters off Taiwan. Mean (± SD) Sr:Ca ratios at the edges of adult otoliths increased significantly from 6.5 ± 0.9 × 10 -3 in estuaries and nearshore waters to 8.9 ± 1.4 × 10 -3 in offshore waters (p < 0.01), corresponding to increasing ambient salinity from estuaries and nearshore to offshore waters. The mean Sr:Ca ratios decreased significantly from the core (11.2 ± 1.2 × 10 -3 ) to the otolith edge (6.2 ± 1.4 × 10 -3 ) in juvenile otoliths (p < 0.001). The mullet generally spawned offshore and recruited to the estuary at the juvenile stage; therefore, these data support the use of Sr:Ca ratios in otoliths to reconstruct the past salinity history of the mullet. A life-history scan of the otolith Sr:Ca ratios indicated that the migratory environmental history of the mullet beyond the juvenile stage consists of 2 types. In Type 1 mullet, Sr:Ca ratios range between 4.0 × 10 -3 and 13.9 × 10 -3, indicating that they migrated between estuary and offshore waters but rarely entered the freshwater habitat. In Type 2 mullet, the Sr:Ca ratios decreased to a minimum value of 0.4 × 10 -3 , indicating that the mullet migrated to a freshwater habitat. Most mullet beyond the juvenile stage migrated from estuary to offshore waters, but a few mullet less than 2 yr old may have migrated into a freshwater habitat. Most mullet collected nearshore and offshore were of Type 1, while those collected from the estuaries were a mixture of Types 1 and 2. The mullet spawning stock consisted mainly of Type 1 fish. The growth rates of the mullet were similar for Types 1 and 2. The migratory patterns of the mullet were more divergent than indicated by previous reports of their catadromous behavior.

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Section: Divergent Migratory Behaviour Of the Mulletcontrasting

confidence: 47%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Migratory environmental history of the grey mullet Mugil cephalus as revealed by otolith Sr:Ca ratios

Chang¹,

Iizuka²,

Tzeng³

2004

Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser.

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“…Thus, their biology and ecology have often been studied in numerous environments (Thomson, 1966;Zisman et al, 1975;Collins, 1981;Al-Daham & Wahab, 1991). Although, an abundant literature focuses on various aspects of mullets' feeding habits (Odum, 1968;Albertini-Berhault, 1974;De Silva & Wijeyaratne, 1977;De Silva & Silva, 1979;De Silva, 1980), the available literature concerning feeding ecology of Liza ramada focuses on young stages (Albertini-Berhault, 1973, 1974, 1979Zismann et al, 1975;Ferrari & Chieregato, 1981) or in fish farming systems (Yashouv & Ben-Sachar, 1967;Cardona & Castello, 1994;Cardona, 1996). Only Hickling (1970), Almeida et al (1993), and Shapiro (1998) have studied the feeding habits of juveniles and adults in natural environments.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Can Thin-lipped Mullet Directly Exploit the Primary and Detritic Production of European Macrotidal Salt Marshes?

Laffaille¹,

Feunteun²,

Lefebvre³

et al. 2002

Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science

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Juveniles and adults (>100 mm) of Liza ramada colonize macrotidal salt marsh creeks of Mont Saint-Michel bay (France) between March and November, during spring tide floods (43% of the tides) and return to coastal waters during the ebb. This fish species actively feeds during its short stay in the creek (from 1 to 2 h). On average, each fish swallows sediment including living and inert organic matter, which amounts to 8% of its fresh body weight. Their diet is dominated by small benthic items (especially diatoms and salt marsh plant detritus), that correspond to the primary and detritic production of this macrotidal salt marsh creek. Despite very short submersion periods, mullets filter and ingest large quantities of sediment and concentrated organic matter (on average organic matter in stomach content is 31%) produced by these coastal wetlands. European salt marshes are thus shown to act as trophic areas for mullets, which are well adapted to this constraining habitat which is only flooded for short periods during spring tides.

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“…The striped mullet Mugil cephalus Linnaeus 1758 ( Figure 1) has a worldwide distribution between 42°N and 42°S [1]. Through the biogeographic areas and provinces of the American continent, the only exceptions are the cold temperatures of the Northeast Pacific in the Pacific Province and the Magellanic Province in South America [2].…”

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Reproduction of Mugil cephalus (Percoidei: Mugilidae) off the Central Mexican Pacific Coast

Espino-Barr¹,

Gallardo-Cabello²,

Puente-Gómez³

et al. 2016

Fish Aquac J

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Reproduction of Mugil cephalus of the Pacific coast of Mexico was studied. Fish were captured with gill nets and cast nets; they are a common low priced product for local consumption. The study of the reproduction period and ages of first maturity helps manage the fishery. Fish were obtained from local commercial fishery from August to December 2007, January to March 2008 and November 2012 to October 2013. Size and weight, sex and gonad maturity were registered. The male:female ratio was 0.88:1. Mature organisms occurred all year round. Sexual maturation (L 50 ) of males and females was observed at a mean size of 34.0 cm in males (4.64 years of age) and 35.0 cm in females (4.98 years of age). First maturity length (L 25 ) was both 30.0 cm in males and females corresponding to 3.4 years of age in both cases. The allometric relationship with the hepatosomatic index was LW=4.00·10 −3 · TL 2.771

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Biology of juvenile grey mullet: A short review

Cited by 68 publications

References 51 publications

Migratory environmental history of the grey mullet Mugil cephalus as revealed by otolith Sr:Ca ratios

Migratory environmental history of the grey mullet Mugil cephalus as revealed by otolith Sr:Ca ratios

Can Thin-lipped Mullet Directly Exploit the Primary and Detritic Production of European Macrotidal Salt Marshes?

Reproduction of Mugil cephalus (Percoidei: Mugilidae) off the Central Mexican Pacific Coast

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