Synthesis of Summer Flounder Habitat Parameters

摘要

This document first presents an overview of the economic importance and currentstatus of summer flounder. It then summarizes our present state of knowledge of summer flounder distribution, life history patterns and stock identification. This is followed by a synopsis of habitat requirements during each life history stage. For convenience, this is presented by general habitat as offshore eggs, offshore larvae, estuarine larvae, estuarine juveniles, offshore juveniles and estuarine and offshore adults. In several instances, previously undigested data sets are analyzed to provide more detailed information, especially for estuarine juveniles. The information is then discussed in terms of its relevance to resource managers.