Habitat Suitability Index Models: Larval and Juvenile Red Drum,
Abstract
The red drum is an estuarine-dependent species found along the Atlantic coast and in the Gulf of Mexico. A review and synthesis of existing information were used to develop a habitat model for larval and juvenile red drum. The model is scaled to produce an index of habitat suitability between 0 (unsuitable habitat) and 1 (optimally suitable habitat) for estuarine areas along the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic coasts. Habitat suitability indices are designed for use with habitat evaluation procedures developed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Guidelines for model application and techniques for estimating model variables are provided.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA323409
Entities
People
- Jack Buckley
Organizations
- University of Massachusetts Amherst