Post-release survival and movements patterns of roosterfish (Nematistius pectoralis) off the Central American coastline

Post-release survival and movements patterns of roosterfish (Nematistius pectoralis) off the Central American coastline

Chugey A Sepulveda, Scott A Aalbers, Diego Bernal

Acoustic telemetry was used to assess immediate post-release survival and track the short-term movement patterns of roosterfish Nematistius pectoralis between 2008 and 2010. Seven roosterfish (85 to 146 cm fork length, FL) were continuously tracked along the Central American coastline for periods of up to 28 h following capture on recreational fishing tackle. All seven roosterfish were initially captured and spent the duration of the track period proximal to the coastline in waters

2015

Nematistidae, Nematistius pectoralis, Pesca deportiva, costa centroamericana, ecología, pejegallo

10.3856/vol43-issue1-fulltext-14

Latin American Journal of Aquatic Research

Escuela de Ciencias del Mar, Facultad de Recursos Naturales, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso

Biology (General), Oceanography, Aquaculture. Fisheries. Angling