A field experiment was conducted on artificial patch reefs to test for the effect of lionfish (Pterois volitans) density on native fish abundance, diversity, and community structure. This dataset includes counts of native fish species observed on reefs where lionfish density was controlled.
Related Publications:
Benkwitt, C.E. In Prep. Non-linear effects of invasive lionfish density on native fish communities. Intended for Biological Invasions.
Hixon, M., Benkwitt, C. E. (2013) Results of field experiment testing for the effects of lionfish density on native fishes; conducted at Lee Stocking Island, Bahamas in 2011 (Lionfish Invasion project). Biological and Chemical Oceanography Data Management Office (BCO-DMO). (Version 21 June 2013) Version Date 2013-06-21 [if applicable, indicate subset used]. http://lod.bco-dmo.org/id/dataset/3971 [access date]
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