Record #:

8429

Author(s):

Schwartz, Frank J.

Abstract:

Butterfly fishes are marine fishes that are usually found in tropical seas and in coral reefs. Few North Carolinians know that this fish species is part of the western Atlantic North Carolina fish fauna. Yet, five of the seven western Atlantic butterfly fishes are found in North Carolina waters. Schwartz reports the names, lengths, and distributions of the butterfly fishes in the University of North Carolina fish collection.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 122 Issue 4, Winter 2006, p162-164, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Chaetodontidae

Record #:

28400

Author(s):

Schwartz, Frank J.; Purifoy, Joseph; Safrit, Glenn

Abstract:

Butterfly rays (Family Gymnuridae) are flattened benthic species that frequent ocean bottoms and enter estuaries and rivers. Butterfly rays infrequently occur in the western Atlantic Ocean, but were observed in Onslow Bay, North Carolina.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 127 Issue 4, Winter 2011, p275-276, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Stingrays--Research--Onslow Bay

Record #:

28418

Author(s):

Schwartz, Frank J.

Abstract:

Populations of eighty-six Atlantic Ocean marine fishes off North Carolina have changed during the last forty-five years. Examination of the ocean conditions and its fish faunal interrelationships explain reasons for these changes.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 128 Issue 2, Summer 2012, p44-50, map, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fish populations

Record #:

19060

Author(s):

Schwartz, Frank J.

Abstract:

Schwartz reports of the nipping behavior of certain fish species on clam siphon tips in the Cape Fear River estuary.

Source:

Brimleyana (NoCar QL 155 B75), Vol. Issue 24, Apr 1997, p33-45, map, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fish behavior

Record #:

28203

Author(s):

Schwartz, Frank J.; Barans, Charles A.; Boylan, Jeanne M.

Abstract:

Seven species of batfishes were collected between 1968 and 2002 at shallow to deep water Atlantic Ocean stations located from North Carolina to Florida. New information reveals extended distributions of the batfishes, and biological characteristics that can be used to distinguish between batfishes.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 119 Issue 3, Fall 2003, p93-102, map, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fish--Research; Fishes--Geographical distribution

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 #:

19053

Author(s):

Schwartz, Frank J.

Abstract:

Florida manatees, first sighted in North Carolina in 1919, are known to have frequented 59 sites along the North Carolina coast through 1994. Increased sightings in the later years of this period may be a function of increased population, or increased public awareness.

Source:

Brimleyana (NoCar QL 155 B75), Vol. Issue 22, June 1995, p53-60, map, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Manatees--North Carolina

Record #:

7554

Author(s):

Schwartz, Frank J.

Abstract:

Four species of frogfishes occur in North Carolina waters: the ocellated frogfish, singlespot frogfish, striated frogfish, and the sargassumfish. Other than their general ranges, little is known about them. Schwartz discusses the distribution and size of these creatures found in North Carolina and why their occurrences, except the sargassumfish, have been scarce since the 1980s.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 121 Issue 3, Fall 2005, p145-148, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Antennaridae

Record #:

3929

Author(s):

Schwartz, Frank J.

Abstract:

From 1982 to 1996, the Poor Boy Shark Tournament was held at Shallotte Point. These tournaments were popular because sharks were plentiful, good sport, and good to eat. However, two things ended the tournament in 1996. First, because sharks were being overfished, there were plans to limit size and catch; and secondly, other fishing tournaments began to offer larger money prizes.

Source:

Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society (NoCar Q 11 .J68x), Vol. 114 Issue 3, Fall 1998, p149-158, il, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Sharks; Shark fishing; Poor Boy Shark Tournament (Shallotte Point); Tournament fishing--Shallotte Point

Record #:

28424

Author(s):

Schwartz, Frank J.

Abstract:

Spinner sharks and blacktip sharks make jumps and spinning leaps out of the water. Examination of these sharks in North Carolina suggests that this behavior may occur in response to abrupt ocean water temperatures.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 129 Issue 3, Fall 2013, p107-110, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Sharks--Research

Record #:

28396

Author(s):

Schwartz, Frank J.

Abstract:

Long term long-line shark catch variations at two Onslow Bay, North Carolina sites were examined for differences in catches by sites and tidal stages. Catches were highly different between sites, but catches by tidal stage were not different.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 127 Issue 3, Fall 2011, p214-215, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Sharks--Research

Record #:

15558

Author(s):

Schwartz, Frank J.

Abstract:

The damselfish, a small colorful fish, frequents tropical coral reefs around the world. However, one was observed south of Morehead City on July 19, 2010. How it got there is unknown, but it could have been carried northward by the Gulf Stream.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 127 Issue 2, Summer 2011, p194-194, il, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Damselfishes

Record #:

28174

Author(s):

Schwartz, Frank J.

Abstract:

The present status of longnose gar, Lepisosteus osseus (family Lepisosteidae) in North Carolina is reviewed, with emphasis on those captured in the Cape Fear River. Distribution, abundance, and length-weight relationships were compared to studies from other freshwater areas.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 119 Issue 1, Spring 2003, p26-32, il, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fish--Research; Cape Fear River

Record #:

30122

Author(s):

Schwartz, Frank J.; Hogarth, William T.; Weinstein, Michael P.

Abstract:

Environmental impact studies associated with the operation of a nuclear steam electric power plant on the Cape Fear River near Southport permitted the first extensive survey of the marine and freshwater fish fauna of the Cape Fear watershed. The survey was conducted between 1973 and 1980, providing information on fish distribution, abundance, and water quality parameters.

Source:

Brimleyana (NoCar QL 155 B75), Vol. Issue 7, July 1982, p17-37, map, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fishes--Geographical distribution; Fish--Research

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