Associative Behavior of Yellowfin Thunnus Albacares, Skipjack Katsuwonus Pelamis, and Bigeye Tuna T. Obesus at Anchored Fish Aggregating Devices (Fads) Off the Coast of Mauritius

Rodriguez-tress, P. , Capello, M. , Forget, F. G., Soria, M. , Beeharry, S. P., Dussooa, N. , Dagorn, L. .
https://doi.org/10.3354/meps12101

General Details

Journal Marine Ecology Progress Series
Authors Rodriguez-tress, P. , Capello, M. , Forget, F. G. , Soria, M. , Beeharry, S. P. , Dussooa, N. , Dagorn, L. .
Year 2017
FAO Regions Indian Ocean, Western

Technical Details

Extent Small-Scale ?
Tracking Type Stationary ?
Array Resolution Broad-scale ?
Tag Sensor No ?

Species

Scientific Name Common Name Life Stage Total Tagged Min Length (cm) Max Length (cm) Mean Length (cm)
Thunnus obesus Bigeye tuna juvenile 7 48 60 53
Thunnus albacares Yellowfin tuna juvenile; adult 26 46 81 60
Katsuwonus pelamis Skipjack tuna adult 19 41 59 47

Locations

  • -20.041501, 57.49286