such as the great barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda), rainbow runner (Elagatis bipinnulatus)
and cero mackerels (Scomberomorus cavalla, S. regalis).
us fish assemblage was represented by several species of parrotfishes
Sparisoma spp.), doctorfishes (Acanthurus spp.), damselfishes (Stegastes
spp.) and some triggerfishes (e.g. Melichthys nige
rtebrate feeders
were represented by the yellowhead wrasse, squirrelfish, caribbean puffer, juvenile grunts,
hamlets and gobies. Large benthic invertebrate feeders, such as hogfishes, red hind,
coneys, and schoolmaster snappers were common. Top benthic predators included the
mutton snapper and the tiger grouper. Table 5 pr ents a list of large pelagic and benthic
fishes observed at Black Jack Reef.
Table 5. Size-frequency distribution of large and/or commercially important reef fishes
identified during an ASEC survey at Black Jack Reef, south Vieques 2004.
Modified from García-Sais et al. (2004).
Depth range : 30 - 40 m
Duration - 30 min.
SIZE – FREQUENCY ( # - cm)
SPECIES
COMMON NAME
Epinephelus guttatus
Red Hind
1 - (30)
and the king
The herbivoro
(Scarus sp.,
r). Small epibenthic inve
es
Elagatis bipinnulatus
Rainbow Runner
5 – (50)
1 - (60)
1 - (70)
Lachnolaimus maximus
Hogfish
)
1 - (60)
Lutjanus analis
Mutton Snapper
1 - (40)
1 - (60)
2 - (75)
Lutjanus apodus
Schoolmaster
2 - (25)
1 - (30)
Myctroperca tigris
Tiger Grouper
1 - (50)
Ocyurus chrysurus
Yellowtail Snapper
3 - (20)
2 - (30)
1 - (35)
Scomberomorus regalis
Cero Mackerel
1 - (50)
1 - (60)
Sphyraena barracuda
Great Barracuda
1 - (60)
1 - (80)
Invertebrates
Panulirus argus
Spiny Lobster
1 – (25)
Other Fishes Present :
Gramma loreto, Haemulon macrostomum, Haemulon plumieri, Lactophrys quadricornis,
Pomacanthus paru, Scaus chrysopterum, Serranus tabacarius, Synodus intermedius, Sparisoma
viride, Scarus coeruleus, Xanthychihys ringens
2 - (30
30