Species Profiles. Life Histories and Environmental Requirements of Coastal Fishes and Invertebrates (South Florida). Southern, Gulf, and Summer Flounders.

Abstract

This species profile is one of a series on coastal aquatic organisms, principally fish, of sport, commercial, or ecological importance. The profiles are designed to provide coastal managers, engineers, and biologists with a brief comprehensive sketch of the biological characteristics and environmental requirements of the species and to describe how populations of the species may be expected to react to environmental changes caused by coastal development. Each profile has sections on taxonomy, life history, ecological role, environmental requirements, and economic importance, if applicable. Keywords: Southern flounder; Paralichtys lethostigma; Gulf flounder paralichthys albigutta; Mud flounder, Southern large flounder; Doormat; flounder; Fluke, Halibut; American turbot; Long-toothed flounder; Common flounder; Flatfish; chicken halibut; Brial; puckermouth; Life cycles; Reproduction; Habitats; Marine biology.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA181588

Entities

People

  • Carter R. Gilbert

Organizations

  • Florida Museum of Natural History

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Fish
  • Fisheries
  • Geographic Regions
  • Geography
  • Habitats
  • Wildlife

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Aquatic Ecology