Design and Application of a Larval Fish Trap

Abstract

This technical note describes construction of a light-activated Plexiglas trap used to collect larval fish. Since many fish are attracted to light, this type of collection method is useful to estimate abundance and to examine species composition of larval fishes. Light traps are ideal for sampling vegetated habitats such as wetlands and can be constructed in the laboratory or workshop.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA286042

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Birds
  • Engineers
  • Environmental Protection
  • Fish
  • Geography
  • Groundwater
  • Habitats
  • Mechanics
  • Medical Personnel
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Wildlife

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Aquatic Ecology
  • Systems Analysis and Design