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E. S. CLARK. 



MULLIDiE. 



Mullus surmuletus L. 



Records of post-larval red mullet were extremely few, and confined 

 to June, July, and August. This indicates a spawning period from 

 May to July, which corresponds to the known period of spawning for 

 this species. There is unequal representation during the five years, 

 but, owing to the scarcity of young forms recorded, no actual deduction 

 can be made as to the yearly fluctuations of the adults. Their numbers 

 seem to be clearly diminishing in the neighbourhood. 



