Distribution, size frequency, and sex ratios of blacktip reef sharks Carcharhinus melanopterus at Palmyra Atoll: A predator-dominated ecosystem Article

Papastamatiou, YP, Caselle, JE, Friedlander, AM et al. (2009). Distribution, size frequency, and sex ratios of blacktip reef sharks Carcharhinus melanopterus at Palmyra Atoll: A predator-dominated ecosystem . JOURNAL OF FISH BIOLOGY, 75(3), 647-654. 10.1111/j.1095-8649.2009.02329.x

cited authors

  • Papastamatiou, YP; Caselle, JE; Friedlander, AM; Lowe, CG

abstract

  • Blacktip reef sharks Carcharhinus melanopterus were the most abundant predator in the lagoons at Palmyra Atoll. They were evenly distributed throughout the lagoons, although there was some evidence of sexual segregation. Males reach sexual maturity between 940-1020 mm LT. Bird remains were found in some C. melanopterus stomachs. C. melanopterus at Palmyra appear to be smaller than those at other locations. © 2009 The Fisheries Society of the British Isles.

publication date

  • August 1, 2009

published in

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start page

  • 647

end page

  • 654

volume

  • 75

issue

  • 3