Spawning Aggregations of Epinephelus striatus

Main Ref. Whaylen, L., C.V. Pattengill-Semmens, B.X. Semmens, P.G. Bush, and M.R. Boardman., 2004, Observations of a Nassau grouper (Epinephelus striatus) spawning aggregation site in Little Cayman, including multi-species spawning information. , Environmental Biology of Fishes. 70: 3 305-313.; Whaylen, L., P.G. Bush, B.C. Johnson, K.E. Luke, C.M.R. McCoy, S. Heppell, B. X. Semmens, and M. Boardman, 2006, Aggregation dynamics and lessons learned from five years of monitoring at a Nassau grouper (Epinephelus striatus) spawning aggregation in Little Cayman, Cayman Islands, BWI., 57th Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute Meeting Proceedings
Spawning type Group spawning
Aggregation type Transient
Spawning evidence
Direct
Spawning observation
Indirect
High seasonal landings; Colour changes associated with spawning
Status Same
Lunar phase Full moon; Third quarter;
Habitat type Sand channels; Reef promontory (point)
Management Limited entry; Time/area closure Gear Hook and Line
Country Cayman Islands
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