Record #:

28201

Author(s):

Schwartz, Frank J.

Abstract:

Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Institute of Marine Sciences examined the bilateral asymmetry of forty smalltooth sawfish (Pristis pectinata) rostral width, rostral tooth number variation, and rostral tooth surface areas by age. The purpose of the study was to resolve confusion regarding these factors, and how they may relate to other species of sawfishes.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 119 Issue 2, Summer 2003, p41-47, il, bibl, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fish--Research

Record #:

28202

Author(s):

Schwartz, Frank J.

Abstract:

Cosmopolitan occurring ocean sunfishes or molas, Mola mola and Mola lanceolata (family Molidae), have been documented in North Carolina waters by a number of marine scientists. Frank Schwartz of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Institute of Marine Sciences updated information on both molas in relation to seasonal occurrences in ocean and estuarine waters, food, age, and additional fish associations.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 119 Issue 2, Summer 2003, p57-60, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fish--Research; Mola mola

Record #:

28211

Author(s):

Schwartz, Frank J.

Abstract:

Dwarf goatfish (Upeneus parvus) have been known in North Carolina since it was first collected in 1902, yet information on its biology and ecology is far from complete. New data from specimens collected between 1959 and 2003 provide information on the biological growth and habitat characteristics of dwarf goatfish.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 119 Issue 4, Winter 2003, p179-181, il, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fish--Research; Fishes--Habitats

Record #:

28214

Author(s):

Schwartz, Frank J.

Abstract:

Hitchhiking sharksuckers or remoras (family Echeneidae) attach to a host of sharks, stingrays, fishes, manatees, and sea turtles. Five species of sharksuckers were collected in western North Atlantic Ocean waters of North Carolina. Various body proportions and several new host affiliations are discussed.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 120 Issue 2, Summer 2004, p44-49, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fish--Research

Record #:

28233

Author(s):

Schwartz, Frank J.

Abstract:

Biological features of five species of carangid fishes (African pompano, Atlantic bumper, rainbow runner, leatherjack, and cottonmouth jack) were examined. Abundance and presence of all five species in ocean or inland waters of North Carolina were influenced by habitat or water conditions.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 120 Issue 3, Fall 2004, p99-105, il, por, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fishes--Geographical distribution; Fish--Research; Biology

Record #:

28234

Author(s):

Schwartz, Frank J.

Abstract:

Naked soles (Gymnachirus melas) are now known from 108 specimens collected between 1951 and 2003 off North Carolina ocean waters. Standard lengths, total lengths, capture depths, and capture locations of the naked soles were documented, but much remains unknown about their distribution, abundance, and biology.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 120 Issue 3, Fall 2004, p110-112, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fish--Research; Biology

Record #:

28243

Author(s):

Schwartz, Frank J.

Abstract:

The distributions and size status are reviewed of one Labrid, four Ostraciid, and five Diodontid fishes in North Carolina. The majority of the fishes examined were occasional or rare members of the North Carolina fish fauna. Overall abundances and occurrences remain unresolved.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 120 Issue 4, Winter 2004, p167-171, il, por, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fish--Research; Fishes--Geographical distribution

Record #:

28258

Author(s):

Schwartz, Frank J.

Abstract:

Bonefishes (family Albulidae) are cosmopolitan fishes that inhabit sand and grass flats of tropical seas. The current status of bonefishes in North Carolina was reviewed and a sixth bonefish species (Albula vulpes) was identified near Cape Hatteras.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 121 Issue 1, Spring 2005, p47, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fish populations--Research; Fishes--Geographical distribution

Record #:

28262

Author(s):

Schwartz, Frank J.

Abstract:

Distributions and sizes are presented for three species of soapfishes and one razorfish documented to occur in North Carolinian waters. Unexplained gaps exist between early and recent captures of soapfishes and razorfishes.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 121 Issue 2, Summer 2005, p71-76, il, map, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fishes--Geographical distribution; Fish--Research

Record #:

28265

Author(s):

Schwartz, Frank J.

Abstract:

Distributions, abundances and sizes are documented for species of searobins (family Triglidae) and armoured searobins (family Peristediidae) captured in inshore and offshore waters of North Carolina and adjacent areas. Observations show that the Cape Fear River estuary is a good nursery for these species, but fish distributions are being affected by warming and changing ecologies.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 121 Issue 4, Winter 2005, p157-169, map, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fish--Research; Fishes--Geographical distribution

Record #:

28268

Author(s):

Schwartz, Frank J.

Abstract:

Atlantic sturgeon populations, once abundant along the east coast and North Carolina, declined until a moratorium was declared in 1991. Fish specimens collected in Albermarle Sound and the Cape Fear River were examined. Snout shortening was observed in the sturgeon but reasons for this are still unknown.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 123 Issue 3, Fall 2007, p149-153, il, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fish--Research; Sturgeon

Record #:

28307

Author(s):

Schwartz, Frank J.

Abstract:

Morphological and meristic features of pure and crossed trout species were examined to see if hybrid trout features were intermediate to those of pure parents. Intermediacy was found in almost all hybrids and features. This suggests that problems will remain regarding whether they should be used in stocking streams with natural trout populations.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 123 Issue 4, Winter 2007, p242-251, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Trout; Fish stocking

Record #:

28338

Author(s):

Schwartz, Frank J.

Abstract:

Trawling in deep ocean waters off North Carolina and adjacent areas between August 1969 and September 1977 captured dories, snailfish, and lumpfish. All were smaller than known and represent southerly range extensions.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 124 Issue 4, Winter 2008, p159-160, il, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fish--Research; Fishes--Geographical distribution

Record #:

28340

Author(s):

Schwartz, Frank J.

Abstract:

Tail spine characteristics of thirty-seven stingray species frequenting the Western Atlantic Ocean and South American freshwater rivers were examined noting spine serrations, presence of a dorsal groove, and other features. Utilizing a combination of tail spine characteristics, one can usually determine whether a species caused death or harm.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 125 Issue 2, Summer 2009, p47-60, il, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Marine biology; Stingrays--Research; Stingways

Record #:

28387

Author(s):

Schwartz, Frank J.

Abstract:

Snipe eels and lancetfishes are bathy and mesopelagic fishes with wide, yet poorly known Atlantic and Pacific Ocean distributions. New information is presented on the distribution of these species off North Carolina.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 125 Issue 4, Winter 2009, p143-145, map, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fishes--Geographical distribution