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 #:

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 #:

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 #:

28209

Author(s):

Middaugh, Douglas P.; Middaugh, Douglas P.; McKenney, Charles L., Jr.

Abstract:

The summer flounder, southern flounder, and gulf flounder all occur in southeastern estuaries of the United States. This study documented the tidally influenced movement of flounders in the upper intertidal zone of DeVeaux Bank, South Carolina. Flounders form sand beds which can be used to characterize the utilization of the intertidal zone by flounders.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 119 Issue 4, Winter 2003, p157-171, il, map, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Flounder fisheries; Fish--Research

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 #:

30046

Author(s):

Johnston, Carol E.

Abstract:

Notropis chlorocephalus, Notropis chiliticus, and Hybopsis hypsinotus are three species of fish found in the Peedee drainage and the Dan River of North Carolina. During a study of nest association among North American minnows in 1987-1988, these three fish species spawned over the nest of bluehead chubs (Nocomis leptocephalus). The advantage of spawning in nests of other fish species may be increased egg survivorship with no costs of parental care.

Source:

Brimleyana (NoCar QL 155 B75), Vol. Issue 17, Dec 1991, p77-88, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fish--Research; Fish behavior

Record #:

30053

Author(s):

Rohde, Fred C.; Ross, Steve W.

Abstract:

The pinewoods darter fish (Etheostoma mariae) is endemic to streams in the Carolina Sandhills where it is restricted to the Lumber River in North Carolina and to the Little Pee Dee River in North and South Carolina. This study examined the life history and ecology of the darter fish population in Naked Creek, North Carolina.

Source:

Brimleyana (NoCar QL 155 B75), Vol. Issue 13, July 1987, p1-20, il, map, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Endemic animals; Fish--Research

Record #:

25134

Author(s):

Abstract:

Research will be mostly covered by the government so that the nutrient sensitive watershed program can prevent an impending crisis in marine ecosystems.

Source:

Currents (NoCar TD 171.3 P3 P35x), Vol. 4 Issue 2, Winter 1985, p3, il

Subject(s):

Pamlico-Tar River Foundation; Fish--Research

Record #:

30087

Author(s):

Manooch, Charles S.; Mason, Diane L.

Abstract:

Two species of Thunnus, the yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) and the blackfin tuna (Thunnus atlanticus), are highly esteemed food and sport fish found in the Southern Atlantic Ocean. To obtain more data pertinent to the management of these fish, a study examined the stomach content of fishes collected at Oregon Inlet, Hatteras, North Carolina between 19809 and 1982.

Source:

Brimleyana (NoCar QL 155 B75), Vol. Issue 9, June 1983, p33-52, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Bluefin tuna; Fish--Research

Record #:

30094

Author(s):

DeMont, David J.

Abstract:

Several cyprinid fishes are known to spawn in the nests of other cyprinid species, but cyprinid spawning in the guarded nests of centrarchids has been infrequently observed. Golden shiners (Notemigonus crysoleucas) were observed spawning in bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus Rafinesque) nests in a North Carolina pond. This spawning behavior may affect bluegill reproductive success.

Source:

Brimleyana (NoCar QL 155 B75), Vol. Issue 8, Dec 1982, p61-63, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fish behavior; Fish--Research

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 #:

30123

Author(s):

Reynolds, W.W.; Casterlin, M.E.

Abstract:

Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina, is one of the shallow bay lakes of the southeastern coastal plain of North America. It has unusual water chemistry and harbors three endemic fish species. To assess the conservation status of the endemic species, this study measured the thermoregulatory behavior and diel activity patterns of fish species.

Source:

Brimleyana (NoCar QL 155 B75), Vol. Issue 7, July 1982, p55-60, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Lake Waccamaw; Endemic animals; Fish--Research; Fish behavior

Record #:

38153

Author(s):

Farley, Tom

Abstract:

Whether or not fish can see in color has been debated by fishermen and scientists alike. The fishing tackle business has lines and lures in every color of the rainbow in the hopes of attracting fish.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 15 Issue 6, June 1951, p10 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fish--Research; Fishing lures