COMMON SNOOK
Hillary Egna, Wilfrido Contreras-Sanchez, Reynaldo PatinoÂ
Latin name:Â Centropomus undecimalis
One of the most important fisheries resources of Mexico is the snook group, considered among the most precious organisms for coastal and inland fishermen. Fishing pressure on this resource has resulted in declining catch rates, especially for large organisms (mainly composed of adult females). The development of aquaculture techniques for native species can help reduce the pressure on wild populations, and can also provide a reliable supply for the development and implementation of programs for restocking the over exploited stocks. Dr. Hillary Egna worked with OSU F&W alums Dr. Wilfrido Contreras-Sanchez of Universidad Juárez Autónoma de Tabasco, Villahermosa and Dr. Reynaldo Patino of Texas Tech University to develop successful methodologies for obtaining snook fry from captive broodstock.
Did you know? Snook can breathe air as juveniles!
Publications:Â
Contreras-Garcia, M., W.M. Contreras-Sanchez, U. Hernandez-Vidal, and A. Mcdonal-Vera. 2015. Induced spawning of the common snook (Centropomus undeimalis) in captivity using GnRH-a implants. Ecosistemas y Recursos Agropecuarios 2(6): 357-362. and Hernández-Vidal, U., J. Lesher-Gordillo, W.M. Contreras-Sánchez, and X. Chiappa-Carrara. 2013. Genetic variability of the common snook Centropomus undecimalis (Perciformes: Centropomidae) in connected marine and riverine environments. Rev. Biol. Trop. (International Journal of Tropical Biology) 62(2): 627-636.
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