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Mugil liza 
Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii Order: Perciformes Family: Mugilidae Genus: Mugil Species: M. liza Binomial name Mugil liza
Valenciennes, 1836 [1]Synonyms - M. brasiliensis Spix & Agassiz, 1831
- M. lebranchus Poey, 1860 [2]
The Liza or Lebranche mullet (Mugil liza) is a species of fish in the Mugilidae family. It is found in the western Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea and is fished commercially.
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Description
The maximum length is 80 centimetres but a more normal size is 40 centimetres. There are 5 dorsal spines with 8 dorsal soft rays and 3 anal spines with 8 anal soft rays.[3]
Distribution
M. liza occurs in coastal waters in the Caribbean Sea and along the eastern seaboard of America from Florida south to Argentina. It is found in marine and brackish environments and even ventures into freshwater sometimes.[3]
Biology
M. liza is a detrivore and also feeds on filamentous algae. Spawning takes place offshore in the summer between May and August. The fecundity rate is high and several million eggs are produced. These are non-adhesive and are pelagic. The males mature at a younger age than the females and are less numerous. Both male and female fish are about 55 centimetres long at maturity.[3]
References
Categories:- Mugilidae
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