extends from Tahiti, Society Islands to Durban, South Africa. Records of tarpon beyond 
their normal range are discussed. Occurrence of the larval material studied suggests 
that both species of the genus Megalops spawn in offshore waters nearly paralleling the 
range of the adults. Habitat, behavior, relationship to salinity, temperature, natural 
enemies, red tide, sport fishing qualities, and economic value are discussed. 
1920 - 1960 
Wade, R. A. (1962) The biology of the tarpon, Megalops atlanticus, and the ox-eye, 
Megalops cyprinoides, with emphasis on larval development. Bull. Mar. Sci. Gulf and 
Caribb. . 12:545-622. 
[SAMPLES OBTAINED FROM MULTIPLE SOURCES.] The larval and juvenile development 
of the tarpon, Megalops atlanticus, and the ox-eye, Megalops cyprinoides, are 
compared. A developmental series was compiled from the plankton specimens and 
material obtained from many sources, from 1920 to 1960, representing the following 
periods or stages of development: larval (Stage I, Stage II, Stage III A, Stage III B), and 
juvenile. The series is illustrated and described; and changes in form are discussed, in 
particular those characters useful in separating the two species. The geographical 
distribution of the material studied and records from the literature are presented. The 
biology of both species is discussed including habitat, behavior, relationship to physical 
and chemical factors, natural enemies and sport fishing qualities. 
1923, 1981 - 1984 [intermittent years] 
Powell, G. V. N., and A. H. Powell (1986) Reproduction by great white herons Ardea 
herodias in Florida Bay as an indicator of habitat quality. Biol. Conservation . 36:101-13. 
Reproduction parameters of great white herons were used to evaluate the habitat 
quality of eastern Florida Bay. Clutch size and reproductivity of the herons during three 
breeding seasons (1981 - 1984) were compared with similar data from 1923 which 
predated suspected human alteration of the Bay ecosystem. In addition, since about 
15% of the great white herons nesting in eastern Florida Bay supplemented their diet 
with food obtained from people, it was possible to evaluate the impact of food 
availability on reproduction. Herons fed naturally in Florida Bay (unsupplemented) had 
significantly smaller clutches and reproduced significantly fewer fledglings than those 
of 1923. Herons that received supplemental food had reproductive parameters similar 
to those of 1923. This may indicate a reduction of habitat quality since 1923. The 
results supported the prediction that wading bird reproduction can be sensitive to 
habitat and that these species should be useful as biological indicators for monitoring 
habitat quality. [The 1923 study was described in: Holt, E. G. (1928) The status of the 
great white heron and Wudermann's heron. Cleveland Mus. Nat. Hist. . 1:1-35.] 
1926 0 
Dimock, A. W. (1926) Florida Enchantments . New York, NY. Stokes. 338 pp. 
[DATE OF SAMPLING UNKNOWN OR NOT APPLICABLE.] This book is an account of a 
sampling expedition through South Florida during the 1920s. It contains chapters on the 
capture of manatees, dolphins, crocodiles, turtles, and various species of fish. 
Although the misadventures of the author and his colleagues are humorous, the killing of 
what are now protected species is unfortunate and points out changes in environmental 
awareness. 
1928 0 
Holt, E. G. (1928) The status of the great white heron and Wurdermann's heron. Cleveland 
Mus. Nat. Hist. . 1:1-35. 
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