Biological traits and population dynamics of Chelon auratus in the Southeastern Black Sea with a perspective on sustainable fisheries management
Journal: Scientific Reports
Year: 2025

This study investigates, for the first time, the biological characteristics and population dynamics of the golden grey mullet (Chelon auratus) captured along the Southeastern Black Sea coast. A total of 324 specimens, comprising 142 females (43.83%) and 182 males (56.17%), were analyzed. The total lengths of all samples ranged from 16.5 to 38.8 cm, with an average size of 26.9 ± 3.714 cm, body weights varied between 37.76 and 568.56 g, averaging 172.475 ± 72.240 g. The length-weight relationship