Species Profiles. Life Histories and Environmental Requirements of Coastal Fishes and Invertebrates (South Florida). WHITE 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. The white mullet (Mugil curema) is a valuable baitfish. Adults spawn offshore, and are seldom found at low salinities. Juveniles spend the summer of their first year in estuaries. White mullet are caught with trammel nets, gill nets, and seines. About 660,000 pounds were landed in 1981. The species is adapted to tropical temperatures, with an optimum of about 28 C. Keywords: Salinity and habitat requirements. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA162640

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  • Mark R. Collins

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Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army Corps Of Engineers
  • Environment
  • Fish
  • Fisheries
  • Food Chains
  • Habitats
  • Wildlife

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

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  • Aquatic Ecology