VIMS Juvenile Striped Bass Seine Survey - Species Information

American Eel (Anguilla rostrata)

Index (All Ages)

• Note: The gear used in this survey does not efficiently capture this species.  Results should not be interpreted as a reliable index of abundance.

• Indices calculated: All Ages/Sizes
  Due to the unusual life history of this species and difficulty in obtaining accurate length measurements, year classes are not separated.

• Rounds used: 1-5

• Stations used:
  Rappahannock: 50, 55, 60, 65, 69, 76
  York: 21, 28
  Pamunkey: 50, 55, 61
  Mattaponi: 47, 52
  James: 22, 29, 36, 46, 51, 56, 62
  View the station map here.

Link to VIMS American Eel Survey Page

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Photo by Julia Ellis