Growth of the golden grey mullet (Liza aurata (Risso)) in saltwater ponds during 1974

The growth rates of Liza aurata in saltwater ponds were measured during 1972, 1973 and 1974. The growth rate of L. aurata young of the year was 0.6–0.95 g per fish per day and that of fish in their second year of life was 0.85–1.0 g per fish per day.Body composition analyses were conducted on L. aurata in both the first and second years of life.A significant difference in length and weight was found between males and females of L. aurata in their second year of life.The results show that L. aurata can be stocked in saltwater ponds but that they will not be the main crop of fish.