Subpopulations Based on Growth and Tagging Studies of Spotted Seatrout, Cynoscion nebulosus, in Florida
Iversen ES and Tabb DC. 1962. Subpopulations Based on Growth and Tagging Studies of Spotted Seatrout, Cynoscion nebulosus, in Florida. Copeia. 1962(3):544-548
Subpopulations of spotted seatrout were analyzed using growth and tagging data from several locations along the coast of Florida, including Cocoa, Flamingo (Everglades National Park), Ft. Myers, Cedar Key, & Apalachicola. Different growth rates of seatrout from these areas indicate subpopulations of this species. These findings are based on tagging results where 95% of the recaptures moved less than 30 miles from their point of release. Evidence suggesting nonmigratory movement of snook and mullet is presented. The authors conclude that for successful management the different stocks should be treated separately. Study Period: 1955-60; Habitat: Variable; Study Type: Semiquantitative; Biological Component: Sportfish; Gear Type: Hook & Line; Dominant Taxon/Taxa Studied: Cynoscion nebulosus.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Iversen, E; Tabb, Durbin
- Units
- BISC , EVER
- Keywords
- Animal Studies, Cynoscion nebulosus, Fish, Growth, Movement (Animal), Population, Spotted seatrout, Tagging