Real-time PCR validation of visually identified snapper Chrysophrys auratus (Sparidae) eggs

Authors

P J. Dias, Department of Fisheries, WA
Corey B. Wakefield, Department of Fisheries, WAFollow
David V. Fairclough, Department of Fisheries, WAFollow
Gary Jackson, Department of Fisheries, WAFollow
Michael J. Travers, Department of Fisheries, WAFollow
M Snow, Department of Fisheries, WA

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-28-2015

Journal Title

Journal of Fish Biology

ISSN

Print: 0022-1112 Electronic: 1095-8649

Keywords

Pagrus; daily egg production method; fisheries; spawning aggregation; spawning stock biomass.

Disciplines

Aquaculture and Fisheries | Marine Biology

Abstract

In this study, a total of 212 eggs were visually identified as snapper Chrysophrys auratus. Real-time PCR confirmed visual identification in 69% of cases but corroboration varied widely among plankton samples. The use of molecular tools to support visual identification prior to adopting daily egg production stock assessment methods should be considered.

Recommended Citation

Dias, P J, Wakefield, C B, Fairclough, D V, Jackson, G, Travers, M J, and Snow, M. (2015), Real-time PCR validation of visually identified snapper Chrysophrys auratus (Sparidae) eggs. Journal of Fish Biology, 88 (2), 811-819.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/fr_fja/149