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Common name: Spotted Seatrout × Orangemouth Corvina

Synonyms and Other Names: spotted seatrout x orangemouth corvina.

Identification: Howells (1992b).

Size: Probably similar to parent species: 90-125 cm.

Native Range: None; artificial hybrid.

Interactive maps: Point Distribution Maps

Means of Introduction: Intentionally stocked by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department from 1984 through 1986 as a sport fish.

Status: As of 1990, only a few hybrids still survived in Calaveras Reservoir. It was predicted that the populations would soon die out (Howells 1991a, 1991c; Howells and Garrett 1992).

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.

Remarks: The Calaveras Reservoir stocking totaled 75,642 fish (Howells and Garrett 1992).

References: (click for full references)

Howells, R.G. 1991. Identification of orangemouth corvina, spotted seatrout and their hybrids. Management Data Series No. 57. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Fisheries Division, Austin, TX.

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.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. 2001. Fish Records: Water Body - All Tackle. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. April 24, 2001

Other Resources:
Fact Sheet for Cynoscion nebulosus - USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database

Fact Sheet for Cynoscion xanthulus - USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database

Author: Fuller, P.

Peer Review Date: 9/16/2011

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