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Leaping mullet (Liza saliens) fish species information

Scientific Name
Liza saliens

Common Name
Leaping mullet

Biology
Inhabit coastal waters (Ref. 3573); sometimes in lagoons and estuaries (Ref. 59043). Herbivorous (Ref. 9987). Juveniles feed on zooplankton until about 3 cm SL, then on benthic organisms until 5 cm SL; adults feed on algae and vegetal detritus. (Ref. 59043). Reproduce in summer (Ref. 2804). Oviparous, eggs are pelagic and non-adhesive (Ref. 205). Utilized for roe, but also fresh, smoked and frozen (Ref. 9987).

Classification

Classified By
Risso, 1810
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Mullets (Mugiliformes)
Family
Mullets (Mugilidae)

Distribution

Region
Eastern Atlantic
Distribution
Eastern Atlantic: Mediterranean Sea, the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and Atlantic coasts from Morocco to France. Introduced to Iran and is now naturally occurring in the Caspian Sea basin (Ref. 50218).
Range
67°N - 27°N, 18°W - 42°E

Environment

Climate
Subtropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
10 m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
demersal
Environment
Marine; brackish; demersal; depth range 10 - ? m (Ref. 3573)
Trophic Level
3.04 s.e. 0.16 Based on diet studies.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
True
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
40.0 cm
Common Length
30.0 cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; aquaculture: commercial
Vulnerability
Moderate to high vulnerability (45 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (K=0.2-0.3; tm=3-4)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Least Concern (LC)