Population Dynamics of the Thinlip Grey Mullet (Liza ramada, Risso, 1827) in Bardawil Lagoon, North Sinai, Egypt

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The fisheries of Bardwell lagoon are one of the unique Egyptian northern fisheries that are characterized by its fish production. A total of 1200samplesof the thin lipgrey mullet (Liza ramada) fishes were taken from Bardawil lagoon, North Sinai Egypt, during fishing season from April to December2017. Some biological parameters such as length – scale radius and length – weight relationships, composite condition factor and reproduction biological aspects were studied. L. ramada shows isometric growth in the lagoon. The G.S.I. that means the spawning season of L. ramada was at its peak in October and December of each year.

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