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- Title
Distribution, size frequency, and sex ratios of blacktip reef sharks Carcharhinus melanopterus at Palmyra Atoll: a predator-dominated ecosystem.
- Authors
Papastamatiou, Y P; Caselle, J E; Friedlander, A M; Lowe, C G
- 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 940-1,020 mm L(T). Bird remains were found in some C. melanopterus stomachs. C. melanopterus at Palmyra appear to be smaller than those at other locations.
- Publication
Journal of fish biology, 2009, Vol 75, Issue 3, p647
- ISSN
1095-8649
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1095-8649.2009.02329.x