The mature Mugil cephalus has been reported from various parts of the country. This article reports on the observation of mature Mugil cephalus along the coast of Calicut for the first time. The observation on the mature Mugil cephalus from the Calicut coast is of interest especially in the context of renewed efforts to develop hatchery techniques for the species. It may be considered as one of the favourable conditions for development of hatchery at Calicut coast
