Spawning Aggregations of Cynoscion nebulosus

Main Ref. Murphy MD, Chagaris D, Addis D, 2011, An assessment of the status of spotted seatrout in Florida waters through 2009, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Fish and Wildlife Research Institute. In House Report: IHR 2011-02; Lowerre-Barbieri SK, Walters S, Bickford J, Cooper W, Muller R, 2009, Defining a spawning population (spotted seatrout Cynoscion nebulosus) over temporal, spatial, and demographic scales, Marine Ecology Progress Series 394:231-245
Spawning type Unknown
Aggregation type Resident
Spawning evidence
Direct
Postovulatory follicles; Hydrated eggs
Indirect
High seasonal landings; Multiple gravid females; Mature gonads
Status Same
Lunar phase
Habitat type Seagrass; Estuary/river/harbour
Management Limited gear types; Size limits ; Landing quota Gear Hook and Line; Longline
Country United States (contiguous states)
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