Leiostomus xanthurus (Spot) Marine Fishes Native Transplant
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Common name: Spot
Taxonomy: available through
www.itis.gov
Identification: Hoese and Moore (1977); Manooch (1984); Robins and Ray (1986).
Size: 36 cm.
Native Range: Marine. Massachusetts to northern Mexico; absent from southern Florida (Robins and Ray 1986).
Nonindigenous Occurrences:
Spot from coastal Texas waters reportedly was introduced to inland waters in Texas prior to 1992 (probably in the 1950s or 1960s) (Howells and Garrett 1992).
Table 1. States with nonindigenous occurrences, the earliest and latest observations in each state, and the tally and names of HUCs with observations†. Names and dates are hyperlinked to their relevant specimen records. The list of references for all nonindigenous occurrences of Leiostomus xanthurus are found here.
Table last updated 10/10/2024
† Populations may not be currently present.
Means of Introduction: Intentionally stocked as a sport fish.
Status: The introduction failed.
Impact of Introduction: The impacts of this species are currently unknown, as no studies have been done to determine how it has affected ecosystems in the invaded range. The absence of data does not equate to lack of effects. It does, however, mean that research is required to evaluate effects before conclusions can be made.
References: (click for full references)
Howells, R. G., and G. P. Garrett. 1992. Status of some exotic sport fishes in Texas waters. Texas Journal of Science 44(3):317-324.
Robins, C. R., G. C. Ray, and J. Douglass. 1986. A field guide to Atlantic Coast fishes of North America. The Peterson Guide Series, volume 32. Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, MA.
Other Resources:
FishBase Summary
Author:
Fuller, P.
Revision Date: 4/30/2018
Peer Review Date: 5/22/2000
Citation Information:
Fuller, P., 2024, Leiostomus xanthurus Lacepède, 1802: U.S. Geological Survey, Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database, Gainesville, FL, https://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/FactSheet.aspx?SpeciesID=953, Revision Date: 4/30/2018, Peer Review Date: 5/22/2000, Access Date: 10/11/2024
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