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Computer‐aided photo‐identification of a rare stingray, Megatrygon microps

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: A protocol for photo‐identification of individual Megatrygon microps has been defined. One hundred and four identification photographs were taken between 2005 and 2019. Spot patterns on the dorsal surface were used to identify individuals. Unique scarring on eight M. microps re‐observed provided an independent confirmation of pattern stability of up to 761 days. Previous studies lacked statistical testing used to validate this photo‐identification approach. I3S photo‐matching software was used to successfully match images, identifying 69 individuals. A photo‐matching software facilitates an open‐source platform for identifying individual M. microps, allowing for better population assessments.

Source: Journal of Fish Biology

DOI: 10.1111/jfb.14242

Authors: Jennifer A. Keeping, Katie E. Reeve‐Arnold, Neil M. Burns, Nilza Catarina, David M. Bailey, Deborah C. McNeill

Institutions: University of Glasgow, Marine Megafauna Foundation

Language: English

Topic: Ichthyology and Marine Biology

Subfield: Nature and Landscape Conservation

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Life below water

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2995126166

FWCI: 0.301

Cites: 15

Cited by: 8

Related to: 10