Abstract:

The dataset includes information on sizes, genders, survival, growth, feeding, and spawning of captured wild mahi-mahi used as part of the RECOVER mahi-mahi broodstock program.

Suggested Citation:

Stieglitz, John. 2017. Dataset for: Mahi-mahi capture, transport, prophylaxis, acclimation and continuous spawning in captivity. Distributed by: GRIIDC, Harte Research Institute, Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi. doi:10.7266/N70Z71BM

Publications:

Stieglitz, J. D., Hoenig, R. H., Kloeblen, S., Tudela, C. E., Grosell, M., & Benetti, D. D. (2017). Capture, transport, prophylaxis, acclimation, and continuous spawning of Mahi-mahi ( Coryphaena hippurus ) in captivity. Aquaculture, 479, 1–6. doi:10.1016/j.aquaculture.2017.05.006

Purpose:

To describe captured mahi-mahi size and condition.

Data Parameters and Units:

Group number; Date of capture (MM/DD/YYYY); Gender; Initial FL (Fork length, cm); Initial TL (Total length, cm); Initial mass (kg); Condition factor (K); Estimated age at capture (DPH, days post hatch); Date of death (MM/DD/YYYY); Days in captivity; Final FL (Fork length, cm); Final TL (total length, cm); Final mass (kg); Condition factor (K); Gonad mass (g); Liver mass (g); Visceral mass (g); FCR w:w (food conversion ratio, wet weight to wet weight); FCR d:w (food conversion ratio, dry weight to wet weight)

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