Project Description
Current distribution status, habitat use, life history and abundance of Macrobrachium carcinus. Loss of flow and altered habitat affect travel-time of the larvae and its estuarine life stages. This project will also evaluate barrier-effect on M. carcinus abundance based on various dam structure types. Comparison of historic data to post dam removal (ex: Ottine Dam) data will build a stronger case for natural flows.
Conservation Area
Guadalupe and San Antonio Rivers Native Fish Conservation Area, Central Coast Rivers and Streams Native Fish Conservation AreaNFCA Objectives
Project Hierarchy: High (i.e., timely and urgent, needs to occur within the next 1-3 years)
Estimated Cost Range: $50,000-$100,000
Project Submitted By: Archis Grubh, TPWD
Suggested Contact:
Fill data gaps on the distribution, abundance, and life history of M. carcinus. Evaluating harvest limits will hlep management actions. Barrier-effect comparison across dams will support removal of older and smaller dams on rivers (ex. Cape's Dam)
TSU, UTSA
SWG