Food and biometric features of the grey mullet, MUGIL CEPHALUS (Linnaeus) from Epe lagoon

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dc.contributor.authorSoyinka, O. O.
dc.contributor.authorOkonkwo, I. C.
dc.date.accessioned2021-07-01T12:35:03Z
dc.date.available2021-07-01T12:35:03Z
dc.date.issued2012
dc.descriptionScholarly publicationsen_US
dc.description.abstractThe food and biometric features of the grey mullet, Mugil cephalus caught in Epe Lagoon were investigated to ascertain the source of the recent occurrence of the species in Lekki Lagoon and the probable exchange of individuals between Lagos and Lekki Lagoons. 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 (Bacillariophta, 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.en_US
dc.identifier.citationSoyinka, O. O. and Okonkwo, I. C. (2012). Food and biometric features of the grey mullet, MUGIL CEPHALUS (Linnaeus) from Epe lagoon. Nigerian Journal of Fisheries, 9(1): 455 - 459.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://ir.unilag.edu.ng/handle/123456789/9460
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherFisheries Society of Nigeriaen_US
dc.relation.ispartofseriesNigerian Journal of Fisheries;9(1)
dc.subjectEpeen_US
dc.subjectLagoonen_US
dc.subjectFood itemsen_US
dc.subjectSpecimensen_US
dc.subjectResearch Subject Categories::NATURAL SCIENCESen_US
dc.titleFood and biometric features of the grey mullet, MUGIL CEPHALUS (Linnaeus) from Epe lagoonen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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