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Mugil cephalus Linnaeus, 1758

Flathead grey mullet
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Common names: Jagede, Liça, Mugem
Occurrence: native
Salinity: freshwater
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Importance: commercial | Ref: Antunes, C., F. Cobo and M.J. Araujo, 2016
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Uses: gamefish: yes;
Comments: Known from the Iberian Peninsula (Ref. 119049). Found in Tagus estuary (Ref. 51031). Minimum capture size: no limit - 25 cm TL (Ref. 119049). Also Ref. 4944. Status of threat: Least concern (Ref. 119049).
National Checklist: Portugal
Country Information: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/po.html
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Occurrences: Occurrences Point map
Main Ref: Antunes, C., F. Cobo and M.J. Araujo, 2016
National Database: Portuguese Freshwater Fishes

Common names from other countries

Mulet à grosse tête, Pardete, 鲻, ... more

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> Mugiliformes (Mullets) > Mugilidae (Mullets)
Etymology: Mugil: Latin, mugil, -ilis = grey mullet (Ref. 45335);  cephalus: cephalus meaning head (Ref. 10294).
  More on author: Linnaeus.

Issue
Genetic data indicate that Mugil cephalus is globally a complex of species, At least 14 species (incl. former synonyms) have been recognized. The name should be applied only in North-East Atlantic and Mediterranean, Where species are sympatric, genetic and ecological data have confirmed the species validity (Refs. 89471,123406; 123405).

Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range Ekologi

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