Date of Award
1999
Document Type
Thesis
Publication Status
Version of Record
Submission Date
October 2026
Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]
Courtenay, Walter R. Jr.
Abstract
The density and diversity of fishes of the Kissimmee River Floodplain have been affected by channelization of the Kissimmee River. Reduced hydrology, human encroachment, and overall loss of habitat appear to have reduced the level of fish diversity and density within the floodplain of the Kissimmee River. This landmark study collected vegetative habitat and fish population density and diversity data within the altered floodplain for baseline information prior to initiation of river restoration activities in the form of dechannelization. Secondary studies included poecillid fecundity data as well as a localized rotenone study within the previously restored am of Pool B. Overall results of the study indicate that post restoration floodplain fish collection studies should reveal increased fish density and diversity within the expanded and restored floodplain habitat.
Extent
75 p.
Recommended Citation
Overdorf, Tobin Rogers, "Fishes of the Kissimmee River floodplain, prior to proposed restoration" (1999). Electronic Theses and Dissertations 1990 - 1999. 1455.
https://digitalcommons.fau.edu/etd_general_4/1455
Identifier
FADT15736
Comments
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science|Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1999.|Charles E. Schmidt College of Science