Species Profiles. Life Histories and Environmental Requirements of Coastal Fishes and Invertebrates (South Florida). STRIPED MULLET.

Abstract

Species profiles are literature summaries of the taxonomy, morphology, distribution, life history, biological and physical environments, and environmental requirements of coastal species of fishes and aquatic invertebrates. These are designed to assist in environmental impact assessment and permit review. The striped mullet 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 1,800 m) cool waters. Juveniles spend their first year in salt marshes, estuaries, and coastal waters. Striped mullet usually avoid water colder than 16 C. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA162639

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People

  • Mark R. Collins

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Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aquatic Organisms
  • Army Corps Of Engineers
  • Biology
  • Body Weight
  • Digestive System Processes
  • Ecosystems
  • Environment
  • Fish
  • Fisheries
  • Food Chains
  • Habitats
  • Invertebrates
  • Parasites
  • United States
  • Water
  • Wildlife

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

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  • Aquatic Ecology