Aspects of reproduction of the mullet Liza abu (Heckel) (Pisces, Mugilidae) in Al-Hammar marsh, Iraq

Naama A.K., Ahmed H.A., Al-Adhub A.H.Y.

Published date: February 1986
Volume: 10
Number: 1
Pagination: 047-055
Publisher: Société Française d'Ichtyologie
doi: https://doi.org/10.26028/cybium/1986-101-004
Abstract

The reproductive cycle of Liza abu was studied. Six maturity stages for females and five for males are described. Results show that this species has a prolonged breeding period extending from November to March during which two batches of eggs could be shed. No significant differences between the number of males and females were found. Female and male L. abu mature at the end of their first year of life when they are 100 mm in total length.

Keywords: Iraq - Liza abu - Reproduction
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