Mugil cephalus

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:M._u._grey
gptkbp:behavior schooling fish
gptkbp:body_style elongated and fusiform
gptkbp:climate able to tolerate salinity changes
gptkbp:color silver-gray
depends on habitat
gptkbp:common_name Flathead mullet
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitored by fisheries management
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cooking_method grilled, fried, or baked
gptkbp:cuisine considered good for eating
gptkbp:cultural_significance important in local fisheries
gptkbp:diet omnivorous
gptkbp:distribution worldwide in tropical and subtropical regions
gptkbp:ecological_role important in food webs
cultured in some regions
gptkbp:egg_color pelagic and transparent
gptkbp:environmental_impact moderate
affected by water temperature changes
gptkbp:family gptkb:Mugilidae
gptkbp:fins two dorsal fins
gptkbp:fishing_regulations varies by region
subject to local laws
regulated in many countries
overfishing concerns in some areas
netting and trapping
gptkbp:genetic_diversity researched for population genetics
gptkbp:growth_rate fast-growing
gptkbp:habitat shallow waters
coastal waters
estuaries and coastal areas
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mugil cephalus
gptkbp:interacts_with fished and consumed
gptkbp:larval_stage planktonic
open ocean
variable based on conditions
gptkbp:length up to 90 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years
gptkbp:local_names varies by region
gptkbp:market fresh, frozen, and smoked
gptkbp:migration some populations are migratory
gptkbp:nesting spring to summer
gptkbp:nutritional_value high in protein
gptkbp:order gptkb:Perciformes
gptkbp:predators larger fish and birds
sharks and larger fish
gptkbp:related_species Mugil curema
gptkbp:reproduction spawning in estuaries
gptkbp:research_interest studied for ecological impact
gptkbp:scales cycloid scales
gptkbp:size around 30 cm
gptkbp:social_structure forms schools
gptkbp:species used in fish farming.
gptkbp:strategic_importance fished for food
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with algae
gptkbp:traded_on not commonly kept
gptkbp:values varies by location
gptkbp:wildlife threat from coastal development