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Zonation of assemblages of Lutjanidae, Lethrinidae and Serranidae (Ephinephelinae) within and among midshelf and outershelf reefs in the central Great Barrier Reef

Name: Zonation of assemblages of Lutjanidae, Lethrinidae and Serranidae (Ephinephelinae) within and among midshelf and outershelf reefs in the central Great Barrier Reef
Published: 2026

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Each census consisted of a 45 minute swim (on SCUBA) through a zone, recording the total number of each of the target species within approximately 5 m either side of the diver. All target species were surveyed simultaneously. Three replicate non-overlapping censuses, each covering a distance of approximately 400 m, were made in each zone on each reef.Census dives on the windward reef slope were unidirectional, consisting of a meandering swim from the reef crest to a depth of 12 m. In the lagoon and on the back reef, the paths were roughly unidirectional, meandering between bommies and coral outcrops to depths of 2-8 m and 12 m respectively. There was little information available describing the spatial distribution and abundance of demersal reef fish of commercial and recreational fishing significance in Australia. Visual census surveys were used to examine variation in assemblages of species of Lutjanidae, Lethrinidae and Serranidae within and among reefs at similar locations on the continental shelf and within and among reefs at different locations on the continental shelf.Maintenance and Update Frequency: asNeededStatement: Statement: The visual census technique used in the surveys is similar to that used by:Williams DMcB (1982) Patterns in the distribution of fish communities across the central Great Barrier Reef. Coral Reefs 1: 35-43.Russ GR (1984a) Distribution and abundance of herbivorous grazing fishes in the central Great Barrier Reef. I. Levels of variability across the entire continental shelf. Marine Ecology Progress Series 20: 23-34.Russ GR (1984b) Distribution and abundance of herbivorous grazing fishes in the central Great Barrier Reef. II. Patterns of zonation of mid-shelf and outershelf reefs. Marine Ecology Progress Series 20: 35-44.Fish were identified to species according to:Allen GR (1985) FAO species catalogue. Vol. 6. Snappers of the world: an annotated and illustrated catalogue of lutjanid species known to date. FAO Fisheries Synopsis No. 125, Vol. 6. 208 pp.Carpenter KE and Allen GR (1989) FAO species catalogue. Vol. 9. Emperor fishes and large-eye breams of the world (Family Lethrinidae): an annotated and illustrated catalogue of lethrinid species known to date. FAO Fisheries Synopsis No. 125, Vol. 9. 118 pp.Heemstra PC and Randall JE (1993) FAO species catalogue. Vol. 16. Groupers of the world (Family Serranidae, Subfamily Epinephelinae): an annotated and illustrated catalogue of grouper, rockcod, hind, coral grouper and lyretail species known to date. 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Zonation of assemblages of Lutjanidae, Lethrinidae and Serranidae (Ephinephelinae) within and among midshelf and outershelf reefs in the central Great Barrier Reef. https://apps.aims.gov.au/metadata/view/4393a364-c5b6-4ed8-9d04-286ed1d4e0d4, accessed[date-of-access].&rft_rights=Resource Usage:Use of the AIMS data is for not-for-profit applications only. All other users shall seek permission for use by contacting AIMS. Acknowledgements as prescribed must be clearly set out in the user's formal communications or publications.&rft_subject=oceans&rft.type=dataset&rft.language=English Access the data

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In December 1993, visual census surveys were conducted on three midshelf reefs (Rib Reef, John Brewer Reef and Lodestone Reef) and three outershelf reefs (Myrmidon Reef, Dip Reef and Bowl Reef) in the central Great Barrier Reef region.At each of the 6 reefs, surveys were conducted within 3 zones: the windward reef slopes; the lagoon; and the leeward back reef. Each census consisted of a 45 minute swim (on SCUBA) through a zone, recording the total number of each of the target species within approximately 5 m either side of the diver. All target species were surveyed simultaneously. Three replicate non-overlapping censuses, each covering a distance of approximately 400 m, were made in each zone on each reef.Census dives on the windward reef slope were unidirectional, consisting of a meandering swim from the reef crest to a depth of 12 m. In the lagoon and on the back reef, the paths were roughly unidirectional, meandering between bommies and coral outcrops to depths of 2-8 m and 12 m respectively.
There was little information available describing the spatial distribution and abundance of demersal reef fish of commercial and recreational fishing significance in Australia. Visual census surveys were used to examine variation in assemblages of species of Lutjanidae, Lethrinidae and Serranidae within and among reefs at similar locations on the continental shelf and within and among reefs at different locations on the continental shelf.

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Statement: Statement: The visual census technique used in the surveys is similar to that used by:Williams DMcB (1982) Patterns in the distribution of fish communities across the central Great Barrier Reef. Coral Reefs 1: 35-43.Russ GR (1984a) Distribution and abundance of herbivorous grazing fishes in the central Great Barrier Reef. I. Levels of variability across the entire continental shelf. Marine Ecology Progress Series 20: 23-34.Russ GR (1984b) Distribution and abundance of herbivorous grazing fishes in the central Great Barrier Reef. II. Patterns of zonation of mid-shelf and outershelf reefs. Marine Ecology Progress Series 20: 35-44.Fish were identified to species according to:Allen GR (1985) FAO species catalogue. Vol. 6. Snappers of the world: an annotated and illustrated catalogue of lutjanid species known to date. FAO Fisheries Synopsis No. 125, Vol. 6. 208 pp.Carpenter KE and Allen GR (1989) FAO species catalogue. Vol. 9. Emperor fishes and large-eye breams of the world (Family Lethrinidae): an annotated and illustrated catalogue of lethrinid species known to date. FAO Fisheries Synopsis No. 125, Vol. 9. 118 pp.Heemstra PC and Randall JE (1993) FAO species catalogue. Vol. 16. Groupers of the world (Family Serranidae, Subfamily Epinephelinae): an annotated and illustrated catalogue of grouper, rockcod, hind, coral grouper and lyretail species known to date. FAO Fisheries Synopsis No. 125, Vol. 16. 382 pp.

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Newman, Stephen J, Dr (Principal Investigator)

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Cappo, Michael (Mike), Dr (Custodian)

Modified: 25 09 2026

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Patterns of zonation of assemblages of the Lutjanidae, Lethrinidae and Serranidae (Epinephelinae) within and among midshelf and outershelf reefs in the central Great Barrier Reef: Newman SJ, Williams DMcB and Russ GR (1997) Patterns of zonation of assemblages of the Lutjanidae, Lethrinidae and Serranidae (Epinephelinae) within and among midshelf and outershelf reefs in the central Great Barrier Reef. Marine and Freshwater Research. 48: 119-128.

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