Black Bass: Ecology, Conservation, and Management. Based on a symposium held in St. Louis, Missouri, 21–24 August 2000. American Fisheries Society Symposium, Volume 31.Edited by David P  Philipp and , Mark S  Ridgway. Bethesda (Maryland): American Fisheries Society. $108.00. xvi + 724 p; ill.; no index. ISBN: 1–888569–38–7. 2002.

Abstract.—We reviewed the published and gray literature associated with Neosho Smallmouth Bass Micropterus dolomieu velox and the genetically distinct Ouachita lineage. Substantial interstream variation appears to occur among these populations, particularly related to age. The Neosho subspecies is more abundant, grows faster, and lives longer than the genetically distinct Ouachita lineage. Recruitment is highly variable among streams for both populations and appears to be related to some undescribed aspects of hydrology but also likely reflect bias due to sampling gear. Information on annual and seasonal trends is lacking for the Neosho subspecies and the Ouachita lineages, particularly as related to the spawning period. Conservation efforts for these lineages might benefit from agencies partnering to achieve goals that extend beyond a particular agency’s responsibilities and state boundaries. Recognition of spatial and temporal considerations, combined with a better understanding of the population dynamics as related to abundance, growth, mortality and reproduction, would benefit the creation of more effective conservation and management strategies for genetically distinct populations of Smallmouth Bass M. dolomieu.

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Black Bass: Ecology, Conservation, and Management

Transactions of the American Fisheries Society ◽

10.1577/1548-8659(2004)133<0231:br>2.0.co;2 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 133 (1) ◽

pp. 231-234

Author(s):

Jan Savitz

Keyword(s):

Black Bass ◽

Conservation And Management

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Species-diagnostic SNP markers for the black basses (Micropterus spp.): a new tool for black bass conservation and management

Conservation Genetics Resources ◽

10.1007/s12686-019-01109-8 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 12 (2) ◽

pp. 319-328 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Wilawan Thongda ◽

Matthew Lewis ◽

Honggang Zhao ◽

Bryant Bowen ◽

Dijar J. Lutz-Carrillo ◽

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Keyword(s):

Snp Markers ◽

Black Bass ◽

Conservation And Management

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Black Bass Diversity: Multidisciplinary Science for Conservation

Black Bass Diversity: Multidisciplinary Science for Conservation ◽

10.47886/9781934874400.ch42 ◽

2015 ◽

Keyword(s):

Largemouth Bass ◽

Wildlife Conservation ◽

Effective Population ◽

Genetic Management ◽

Large Effective Population Size ◽

Length Polymorphisms ◽

Spawning Stock ◽

Black Bass ◽

Dna Restriction ◽

Conservation And Management

Abstract.—The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has applied guidelines outlined in its genetic policy for the release of finfishes in Florida to the conservation and management of Florida Bass Micropterus floridanus. A statewide genetic study was initiated after interspecific hybrids with nonnative Largemouth Bass M. salmoides were found in 10% of a bass sample collected in 1999 from Lake Parker, which is located 150 km south of the previously recognized intergrade zone. Using allozyme polymorphisms, mitochondrial DNA restriction fragment length polymorphisms, and microsatellite genotypes, genetic structure was resolved among 48 widely distributed populations of bass across Florida, some containing pure Florida Bass and others containing intergrades with Largemouth Bass. The FWC defined four geographic regions of Florida as genetic management units and prohibited government agencies from moving Florida Bass, Largemouth Bass, or hybrids between regions. All broodfish at the state’s Florida Bass Conservation Center hatchery are now genetically certified as pure Florida Bass prior to spawning, and wild fish are regularly added to the spawning stock to avoid the accumulation of domesticated traits. A large effective population size (about 100 or more breeders per spawning group) of hatchery broodfish is kept at the hatchery to maintain adequate genetic diversity of production fingerlings. A Florida statute was created making the nonnative Largemouth Bass and their hybrids a conditional nonnative species south and east of the Suwannee River; as such, it is currently illegal to possess them within the native range of Florida Bass without an FWC permit. Standards were also developed to genetically authenticate and manage the broodstock from private fish hatcheries requesting a FWC permit to possess, sell, or transport cultured Florida Bass within the regulated region of the state. Similar guidelines were developed for private pond management companies and other organizations that request a permit to relocate and stock wild bass in Florida. The FWC has taken two important steps forward in protecting the genetic integrity of Florida Bass: (1) developing genetic markers and applying them to bass conservation (particularly the genetic testing of broodfish), and (2) enabling fishery managers to develop and implement the rules and practices necessary for conservation of Florida’s black bass Micropterus spp. populations.

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