VIMS Juvenile Fish and Blue Crab Survey- Species Information

Spot (Leiostomus xanthurus)

• This species first recruits to the survey gear in March.
• The index is for Age 0 fish.
• The Young-of-Year cutoff values are:
  • March: 0-50 mm.
  • April: 0-75 mm.
  • May: 0-100 mm.
  • June: 0-135 mm.
  • July: 0-160 mm.
  • August: 0-180 mm.
  • September: 0-200 mm.
  • October: 0-200 mm.
  • November: 0-200 mm.
  • December: 0-200 mm.
  • January: 0-200 mm.
  • February: 0-200 mm.
• YOY Index months are in red.
• Stations in both the upper and lower portions of the rivers, and all Bay segments are used.

Spot Excel file

 

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Image courtesy: Fisherman's Guide: Fishes of the Southeastern United States. Charles Manooch, III, author.
Duane Raver, Jr. , illustrator.