The Asymmetry in the Sagitta of <i>Saurida lessepsianus</i> Russell, Golani and Tikochinski, 2015 Collected From the Coast of Muğla Province, Aegean Sea, Türkiye

ABSTRACT Otolith characteristics such as size and weight were inspected in 1275 fish specimens of Saurida lessepsianus Russell, Golani and Tikochinski, 2015 collected from the coast of Muğla province, Aegean Sea, Türkiye. The purpose was to compute the asymmetry level of the otolith length (OL), otolith width (OW) and otolith weight (OWe). The asymmetry estimated for otolith length was greater than that of otolith width and otolith width. The asymmetry estimation of the three otolith traits augmented with the upsurge in the fish's length. The feasible reason for asymmetry in the otolith features explored has been linked to the inconsistency in growth provoked by natural stress associated with the discrepancy in water temperature, salinity, depth and contaminants present on the coast of Muğla province.