Publication Date:
2021-07-14
Description:
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.
Description:
Includes:- 2 tables.;1 fig.;23 refs.
Keywords:
Ecology
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Fisheries
;
Mugil cephalus
;
Nigeria
;
Epe Lagoon
;
freshwater environment
;
marine environment
;
Feeding behaviour
;
Food preferences
;
Biometrics
Repository Name:
AquaDocs
Type:
conference_item
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TRUE
Format:
application/pdf
Format:
application/pdf
Format:
226-231
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