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Fish and consumer data collected from Northeast Shark Slough, Everglades National Park (FCE) from September 2006 to September 2008


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Authors: Evelyn Gaiser, Joel Trexler
Time period: 2006-09-11 to 2008-09-17
Package id: knb-lter-fce.1166.4
Dataset id: LT_TDCS_Gaiser_001

How to cite:
Gaiser, E., J. Trexler. 2024. Fish and consumer data collected from Northeast Shark Slough, Everglades National Park (FCE) from September 2006 to September 2008. Environmental Data Initiative. https://doi.org/10.6073/pasta/5630c50470016dfc44d1ab27ec4d6a68. Dataset accessed 2024-04-29.

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  • Dataset Creator(s)
    • Name: Dr. Evelyn Gaiser 
    • Position: Primary Investigator
    • Organization: Florida Coastal Everglades LTER Program
    • Address: 11200 S.W. 8th Street
      Miami, Florida 33199 USA
    • Phone: 305-348-6145
    • Email: gaisere@fiu.edu
    • URL: http://serc.fiu.edu/periphyton/

    • Name: Dr. Joel Trexler 
    • Position: Co-Primary Investigator
    • Organization: Florida Coastal Everglades LTER Program
    • Address: 11200 S.W. 8th Street
      Miami, Florida 33199 USA
    • Phone: 305-348-1966
    • Email: trexlerj@fiu.edu

  • Dataset Abstract
    Three 1m2 throwtrap sites were selected randomly within a few meters of the location. All fish and macroinvertebrates were sampled within each trap using a seine; the trap is determined to be clear of fish and macroinvertebrates once three empty seines are recovered. The count is reset whenever a fish or invertebrate is caught. Once the trap is determined to be clear, five sweeps are done using a couple of nets. The count resets whenever fish is caught, while an extra sweep is added whenever an invertebrate is captured. The trap is finally cleared once the fifth sweep doesn't capture any organisms. All captured organisms are anesthesized in a plastic cup filled with water and MS222; they are then preserved using a 10% formaldehyde solution for identification and archiving in the lab
  • Geographic Coverage
    Study Extent Description
    The Study Extent of this dataset includes research sites within Northeast Shark River Slough, Everglades National Park

    Bounding Coordinates
    NESS1
    N: 25.764, S: 25.764, E: -80.499, W: -80.499

    NESS2
    N: 25.748, S: 25.748, E: -80.502, W: -80.502

    NESS4
    N: 25.755, S: 25.755, E: -80.517, W: -80.517

    NESS6
    N: 25.758, S: 25.758, E: -80.534, W: -80.534

    NESS7
    N: 25.755, S: 25.755, E: -80.574, W: -80.574

    NESS8
    N: 25.752, S: 25.752, E: -80.591, W: -80.591

    NESS9
    N: 25.755, S: 25.755, E: -80.614, W: -80.614

    NESS10
    N: 25.753, S: 25.753, E: -80.635, W: -80.635

    NESS11
    N: 25.692, S: 25.692, E: -80.635, W: -80.635

    NESS12
    N: 25.707, S: 25.707, E: -80.606, W: -80.606

    NESS13
    N: 25.690, S: 25.690, E: -80.546, W: -80.546

    NESS14
    N: 25.703, S: 25.703, E: -80.513, W: -80.513

    NESS15
    N: 25.703, S: 25.703, E: -80.501, W: -80.501

    NESS16
    N: 25.676, S: 25.676, E: -80.518, W: -80.518

    NESS17
    N: 25.732, S: 25.732, E: -80.499, W: -80.499

    NESS18
    N: 25.726, S: 25.726, E: -80.529, W: -80.529

    NESS19
    N: 25.719, S: 25.719, E: -80.558, W: -80.558

    NESS20
    N: 25.669, S: 25.669, E: -80.618, W: -80.618

    NESS21
    N: 25.632, S: 25.632, E: -80.651, W: -80.651

    NESS26
    N: 25.674, S: 25.674, E: -80.669, W: -80.669

    NESS27
    N: 25.735, S: 25.735, E: -80.672, W: -80.672

    NESS28
    N: 25.746, S: 25.746, E: -80.653, W: -80.653

    NESS29
    N: 25.722, S: 25.722, E: -80.600, W: -80.600

    NESS30
    N: 25.664, S: 25.664, E: -80.540, W: -80.540

    NESS31
    N: 25.642, S: 25.642, E: -80.577, W: -80.577

    NESS32
    N: 25.624, S: 25.624, E: -80.578, W: -80.578

    NESS33
    N: 25.609, S: 25.609, E: -80.550, W: -80.550

    NESS34
    N: 25.578, S: 25.578, E: -80.576, W: -80.576

    NESS35
    N: 25.552, S: 25.552, E: -80.600, W: -80.600

    NESS36
    N: 25.577, S: 25.577, E: -80.662, W: -80.662

    FCE LTER Sites
    NESS1, NESS2, NESS4, NESS6, NESS7, NESS8, NESS9, NESS10, NESS11, NESS12, NESS13, NESS14, NESS15, NESS16, NESS17, NESS18, NESS19, NESS20, NESS21, NESS26, NESS27, NESS28, NESS29, NESS30, NESS31, NESS32, NESS33, NESS34, NESS35, NESS36

  • Attributes
    • Data Table:   Fish and consumer data collected from Northeast Shark Slough, Everglades National Park (FCE)
      Attribute Name:
      REGION
      Attribute Label:
      Region
      Attribute Definition:
      Project Descriptor
      Storage Type:
      text
      Measurement Scale:
      text
      Missing Value Code:
       

      Attribute Name:
      Date
      Attribute Label:
      Sample Collection Date
      Attribute Definition:
      Date sample was collected
      Storage Type:
      datetime
      Measurement Scale:
      Missing Value Code:
       

      Attribute Name:
      Period
      Attribute Label:
      Period
      Attribute Definition:
      Interval within sampling year
      Storage Type:
      ordinal
      Measurement Scale:
      text
      Missing Value Code:
       

      Attribute Name:
      Site
      Attribute Label:
      Site
      Attribute Definition:
      Sampling Site
      Storage Type:
      ordinal
      Measurement Scale:
      text
      Missing Value Code:
       

      Attribute Name:
      REP
      Attribute Label:
      Replicate
      Attribute Definition:
      Replicate ID Number (3 replicates taken per site)
      Storage Type:
      ordinal
      Measurement Scale:
      text
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      APHSAY
      Attribute Label:
      Fish density
      Attribute Definition:
      Aphrododerus sayanus
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      CICBIM
      Attribute Label:
      Fish density
      Attribute Definition:
      Cichlasoma bimaculatum
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      CICMAN
      Attribute Label:
      Fish density
      Attribute Definition:
      Cichlasoma managuense
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      CICSPP
      Attribute Label:
      Fish density
      Attribute Definition:
      Cichlasoma spp.
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      CICURO
      Attribute Label:
      Fish density
      Attribute Definition:
      Cichlasoma urophthalmus
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      CYPVAR
      Attribute Label:
      Fish density
      Attribute Definition:
      Cyprinodod variegatus
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      ELAEVE
      Attribute Label:
      Fish density
      Attribute Definition:
      Elassoma evergladei
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      ENNGLO
      Attribute Label:
      Fish density
      Attribute Definition:
      Enneacanthus gloriosus
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      ERISUC
      Attribute Label:
      Fish density
      Attribute Definition:
      Erimyzon sucetta
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      FUNCHR
      Attribute Label:
      Fish density
      Attribute Definition:
      Fundulus chrysotus
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      FUNCON
      Attribute Label:
      Fish density
      Attribute Definition:
      Fundulus confluentus
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      GAMHOL
      Attribute Label:
      Fish density
      Attribute Definition:
      Gambusia holbrooki
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      HEMLET
      Attribute Label:
      Fish density
      Attribute Definition:
      Hemichromis letourneauxi
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      HETFOR
      Attribute Label:
      Fish density
      Attribute Definition:
      Heterandria formosa
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      JORFLO
      Attribute Label:
      Fish density
      Attribute Definition:
      Jordanella floridae
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      LEPGUL
      Attribute Label:
      Fish density
      Attribute Definition:
      Lepomis gulosus
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      LEPMAR
      Attribute Label:
      Fish density
      Attribute Definition:
      Lepomis macrochirus
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      LEPPLA
      Attribute Label:
      Fish density
      Attribute Definition:
      Lepomis platyrhincus
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      LEPPUN
      Attribute Label:
      Fish density
      Attribute Definition:
      Lepomis punctatus
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      LUCGOO
      Attribute Label:
      Fish density
      Attribute Definition:
      Lucania goodei
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      NOTGYR
      Attribute Label:
      Fish density
      Attribute Definition:
      Noturus gyrinus
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      OREAUR
      Attribute Label:
      Fish density
      Attribute Definition:
      Oreochromis aureus
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      POELAT
      Attribute Label:
      Fish density
      Attribute Definition:
      Poecilia latipinna
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      UNIFIS
      Attribute Label:
      density
      Attribute Definition:
      Number of unidentified fish per m2
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      NOFISH
      Attribute Label:
      density
      Attribute Definition:
      Number of fish species per m2
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      TOTFISH
      Attribute Label:
      density
      Attribute Definition:
      Total number of fish per m2
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      DRNFIS
      Attribute Label:
      density
      Attribute Definition:
      No data taken
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
       

      Attribute Name:
      FISH_COMMENT
      Attribute Label:
      Notes
      Attribute Definition:
      Fish comment
      Storage Type:
      text
      Measurement Scale:
      text
      Missing Value Code:
       

      Attribute Name:
      PROALL
      Attribute Label:
      Crayfish density
      Attribute Definition:
      Procambarus alleni
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      PROFAL
      Attribute Label:
      Crayfish density
      Attribute Definition:
      Procambarus fallax
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      PROSPP
      Attribute Label:
      Crayfish density
      Attribute Definition:
      Procambrus species
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      CRAYTOT
      Attribute Label:
      density
      Attribute Definition:
      Total number of crayfish per m2
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      NOCRAY
      Attribute Label:
      density
      Attribute Definition:
      Total number of crayfish species per m2
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      CRAY_COMMENT
      Attribute Label:
      Notes
      Attribute Definition:
      Crayfish comment
      Storage Type:
      text
      Measurement Scale:
      text
      Missing Value Code:
       

      Attribute Name:
      ACARIN
      Attribute Label:
      Invertebrate density
      Attribute Definition:
      Subclass Acarina
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      ACRGRY
      Attribute Label:
      Invertebrate density
      Attribute Definition:
      Acris gryllus
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      ACRITP
      Attribute Label:
      Invertebrate density
      Attribute Definition:
      Acris gryllus tadpole
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      ANAJUN
      Attribute Label:
      Invertebrate density
      Attribute Definition:
      Anax junius
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      BELSPP
      Attribute Label:
      Invertebrate density
      Attribute Definition:
      Belostoma spp.
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      BRAGRA
      Attribute Label:
      Invertebrate density
      Attribute Definition:
      Brachymesia gravida
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      CELEPO
      Attribute Label:
      Invertebrate density
      Attribute Definition:
      Celithemis eponina
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      COENAG
      Attribute Label:
      Invertebrate density
      Attribute Definition:
      Family Coenagrionidae
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      COLEOA
      Attribute Label:
      Invertebrate density
      Attribute Definition:
      Order Coleoptera adult
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      COLEOP
      Attribute Label:
      Invertebrate density
      Attribute Definition:
      Order Coleoptera
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      CORING
      Attribute Label:
      Invertebrate density
      Attribute Definition:
      Coryphaeschna ingens
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      CORIXI
      Attribute Label:
      Invertebrate density
      Attribute Definition:
      Family Corixidae
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      CYBSPP
      Attribute Label:
      Invertebrate density
      Attribute Definition:
      Cybister spp.
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      EPHEME
      Attribute Label:
      Invertebrate density
      Attribute Definition:
      Order Ephemeroptera
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      ERYSIM
      Attribute Label:
      Invertebrate density
      Attribute Definition:
      Erythemis simplicicollis
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      GERRID
      Attribute Label:
      Invertebrate density
      Attribute Definition:
      Family Gerridae
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      HAISPP
      Attribute Label:
      Invertebrate density
      Attribute Definition:
      Haitia spp.
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      HIRUDI
      Attribute Label:
      Invertebrate density
      Attribute Definition:
      Class Hirudinea
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      HYLATP
      Attribute Label:
      Invertebrate density
      Attribute Definition:
      Hyla cineria tadpole
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      LETSPP
      Attribute Label:
      Invertebrate density
      Attribute Definition:
      Lethocerus spp.
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      LIBNEE
      Attribute Label:
      Invertebrate density
      Attribute Definition:
      Libellula needhami
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      NOTVIR
      Attribute Label:
      Invertebrate density
      Attribute Definition:
      Notophthalmus viridescens
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      OLIGOC
      Attribute Label:
      Invertebrate density
      Attribute Definition:
      Class Oligochaeta
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      PACLON
      Attribute Label:
      Invertebrate density
      Attribute Definition:
      Pachydiplax longipennis
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      PALPAL
      Attribute Label:
      Invertebrate density
      Attribute Definition:
      Palaemonetes paludosus
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      PELFEM
      Attribute Label:
      Invertebrate density
      Attribute Definition:
      Pelocoris femoratus
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      PLASPP
      Attribute Label:
      Invertebrate density
      Attribute Definition:
      Planorbella spp.
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      POMPAL
      Attribute Label:
      Invertebrate density
      Attribute Definition:
      Pomacea paludosa
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      RANATP
      Attribute Label:
      Invertebrate density
      Attribute Definition:
      Rana spp. tadpole
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      SPHAER
      Attribute Label:
      Invertebrate density
      Attribute Definition:
      Family Sphaeriidae
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      SPOLAC
      Attribute Label:
      Invertebrate density
      Attribute Definition:
      Spongilla lacustris
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      STRATI
      Attribute Label:
      Invertebrate density
      Attribute Definition:
      Family Stratiomyidae
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      TADPOL
      Attribute Label:
      Invertebrate density
      Attribute Definition:
      Unidentified tadpole
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      INVTOT
      Attribute Label:
      density
      Attribute Definition:
      Total number of invertebrates per m2
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      NOINVT
      Attribute Label:
      density
      Attribute Definition:
      Total number of invertebrates species per m2
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      OVTSUM
      Attribute Label:
      density
      Attribute Definition:
      Total number of other vertebrates per m2
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      OITSUM
      Attribute Label:
      density
      Attribute Definition:
      Total number of other inverterbrates per m2
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      MOLSUM
      Attribute Label:
      density
      Attribute Definition:
      Total number of molluscs per m2
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: numberPerMeterSquared
      Precision: 1
      Number Type: integer
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      INVT_COMMENT
      Attribute Label:
      Notes
      Attribute Definition:
      Invertebrate comment
      Storage Type:
      text
      Measurement Scale:
      text
      Missing Value Code:
       

      Attribute Name:
      F
      Attribute Label:
      mass
      Attribute Definition:
      Fish biomass
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: gram
      Precision: .00001
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999.00000 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      C
      Attribute Label:
      mass
      Attribute Definition:
      Crayfish biomass
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: gram
      Precision: .00001
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999.00000 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      S
      Attribute Label:
      mass
      Attribute Definition:
      Shrimp biomass
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: gram
      Precision: .00001
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999.00000 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      M
      Attribute Label:
      mass
      Attribute Definition:
      Mollusc biomass
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: gram
      Precision: .00001
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999.00000 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      OI
      Attribute Label:
      mass
      Attribute Definition:
      Other invertebrate biomass
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: gram
      Precision: .00001
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999.00000 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      OV
      Attribute Label:
      mass
      Attribute Definition:
      Other vertebrate biomass
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: gram
      Precision: .00001
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999.00000 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      WETWT_COMMENT
      Attribute Label:
      Notes
      Attribute Definition:
      Wet weight comment
      Storage Type:
      text
      Measurement Scale:
      text
      Missing Value Code:
       


  • Methods
    Sampling Description
    All fish and macroinvertebrates were sampled within each trap using a seine; the trap is determined to be clear of fish and macroinvertebrates once three empty seines are recovered. The count is reset whenever a fish or invertebrate is caught. Once the trap is determined to be clear, five sweeps are done using a couple of nets. The count resets whenever fish is caught, while an extra sweep is added whenever an invertebrate is captured. The trap is finally cleared once the fifth sweep doesn't capture any organisms. All captured organisms are anesthesized in a plastic cup filled with water and MS222; they are then preserved using a 10% formaldehyde solution until identification and archiving in the lab

    Method Step

    Description
    Water pH and temperature were collected in the field, and both filtered and unfiltered water samples were run for TP, TN and TC. Plant cover, composition and counts were also determined in the field. Periphyton assessment (biovolume, type, cover, composition) were done in situ, and samples were brought back for nutrient analysis (TP), diatom and soft count composition, chlorophyll a, and biomass.

    References:
    Jordan, C. F. , S. Coyne, J. C. Trexler. 1997. Sampling fishes in heavily vegetated habitats: the effects of habitat structure on sampling characteristics of the 1-m2 throw trap.. Transactions of the American Fisheries Society, 126: 1012-1020.

    Instrumentation
    A 1m2 mesh-sided throwtrap and seine, couple of sweep nets are used to harvest fish and macroinvertebrates.

    Quality Control
    Field data are written in pencil on waterproof paper and photocopied upon return to the laboratory. They are then entered into the appropriate digital format. These data are reviewed in hard copy and digital format by the lab manager. Laboratory data are written in pencil on waterproof paper, photocopied prior to computer entry and then entered digitally in duplicate and cross-referenced to hard copy notes. Data outliers, determined by comparison to long-term variance in that parameter, are highlighted in resulting spreadsheets for examination by the principal investigator, who may discard the values.
  • Distribution and Intellectual Rights
    Online distribution
    https://pasta.lternet.edu/package/data/eml/knb-lter-fce/1166/4/f6bd11fb4547a2eb3f188527ad8b0d2e
    Data Submission Date:  2009-09-21

    Intellectual Rights
    This information is released under the Creative Commons license - Attribution - CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). The consumer of these data ("Data User" herein) is required to cite it appropriately in any publication that results from its use. The Data User should realize that these data may be actively used by others for ongoing research and that coordination may be necessary to prevent duplicate publication. The Data User is urged to contact the authors of these data if any questions about methodology or results occur. Where appropriate, the Data User is encouraged to consider collaboration or co-authorship with the authors. The Data User should realize that misinterpretation of data may occur if used out of context of the original study. While substantial efforts are made to ensure the accuracy of data and associated documentation, complete accuracy of data sets cannot be guaranteed. All data are made available "as is." The Data User should be aware, however, that data are updated periodically and it is the responsibility of the Data User to check for new versions of the data. The data authors and the repository where these data were obtained shall not be liable for damages resulting from any use or misinterpretation of the data. Thank you.

  • Keywords
    populations, FCE, Florida Coastal Everglades LTER, ecological research, long-term monitoring, Tamiami Trail, grand experiment, bridge, canal, periphyton, macrophytes, fish, consumers, food web, nutrients, soils, Shark River Slough, fish density, biomass, fish biomass, wet weight, invertebrate, invertebrate biomass, trapping, ecosystems, crayfishes, water, fishes
  • Dataset Contact
    • Name: Evelyn Gaiser 
    • Position: Primary Investigator
    • Organization: Southeast Environmental Research Center
    • Address: Florida International University
      University Park
      Miami, FL 33199 USA
    • Phone: 305-348-6145
    • Email: gaisere@fiu.edu
    • URL: http://serc.fiu.edu/periphyton/

    • Position: Information Manager
    • Organization: Florida Coastal Everglades LTER
    • Address: Florida International University
      11200 SW 8th Street, OE 148
      Miami, FL 33199 USA
    • Email: fcelter@fiu.edu
    • URL: https://fcelter.fiu.edu

  • Data Table and Format
    Data Table:  Fish and consumer data collected from Northeast Shark Slough, Everglades National Park (FCE)

    Entity Name:
    LT_TDCS_Gaiser_001
    Entity Description:
    Fish and consumer data collected from Northeast Shark Slough, Everglades National Park (FCE)
    Object Name:
    LT_TDCS_Gaiser_001.csv
    Number of Header Lines:
    1
    Attribute Orientation:
    column
    Field Delimiter:
    ,
    Number of Records:
    390