Acoustic Observation of the Spawning Aggregation of Megalobrama hoffmanni in the Pearl River
Using the Simrad EY60 split-beam echosounder, the spawning aggregation of Megalobrama hoffmanni was observed at the Luopang spawning grounds in the Pearl River, China, from April 19 to 22 2006. With the boat anchored, the transducer was stationary and was aimed horizontally to monitor the migration...
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Published in | Journal of freshwater ecology Vol. 24; no. 2; pp. 293 - 299 |
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Main Authors | , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
01.06.2009
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Summary: | Using the Simrad EY60 split-beam echosounder, the spawning aggregation of Megalobrama hoffmanni was observed at the Luopang spawning grounds in the Pearl River, China, from April 19 to 22 2006. With the boat anchored, the transducer was stationary and was aimed horizontally to monitor the migration of the fish. Using fishery information, the echoes of M. hoffmanni were identified. The results showed that the spawning aggregation of M hoffmanni at Luopang was obvious and easy to discriminate. The target strength of M. hoffmanni in situ ranged from −33.8 dB to −52.3 dB (average −42.2dB). The aggregation of M. hoffmanni was obviously affected by light. With a speed of-0.31 m/s, 88.9% of the spawning stocks migrated upstream. Most M. hoffmanni were recorded moving near the bottom. Their distinctive acoustic signature demonstrated the suitability of the stationary acoustic observation for M. hoffmanni identification and discrimination. |
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ISSN: | 0270-5060 2156-6941 |
DOI: | 10.1080/02705060.2009.9664295 |