Mugil liza Valenciennes, 1836
(Mugilidae, Mugiliformes)
The collection contains otoliths from 2 individuals of this species, ranging from 373 to 485 mm of total length. Click here to see the map of the sampling area for the individuals of this species. The following summaries contains data from 2 analysed otoliths. See more detailed data here (in portuguese).
Otoliths from Mugil liza, with total length of A. 373mm; internal side A1; external side A2; profile of the ventral region A3; click the figures for larger version*
Morphology:
Shape: oblong. Anterior region: peaked. Posterior region: rounded. Dorsal edge: sinuate (50%), lobed to entire (50%). Ventral edge: crenate to irregular (50%), crenate to lobed (50%). Profile: concave-convex. Rostrum and antirostrum orientation: not applicable. Rostrum: Developed. Antirostrum: absent. Pseudorostrum: absent. Pseudoantirostrum: absent. Sulcus acusticus: position supramedian, orientation ascending, opening ostial, morphology heterosulcoid, colliculum heteromorphic, ostium funnel-like, cauda slightly curved tubular.
Description of the terms used
Morphometry:
Shape indices | Mean ± sd | Minimum | Maximum |
---|---|---|---|
OL / TL % | 2.26 ± 0.25 | 2.09 | 2.44 |
OH / OL % | 44.98 ± 4.16 | 42.04 | 47.92 |
OT / OL % | 13.32 ± 0.11 | 13.24 | 13.39 |
OT / OH % | 29.74 ± 2.99 | 27.63 | 31.85 |
Circularity | 26.41 ± 1.82 | 25.13 | 27.70 |
Rectangularity | 0.68 ± 0.00 | 0.68 | 0.68 |
* Vouchers:
Collection identifier for the individuals shown on photography and drawings:
- 17.1.MULI.BAIII.RAB.4/1.1 (373 mm)
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