Intro to fish ID: Lutjanidae, Epinephelidae, and Carangidae

FL AFS Fall 2021 Continuing Education Virtual Workshop

 Title: Introduction to fish anatomy and identification plus detailed guides to three common Florida marine fish families (Lutjanidae, Epinephelidae, and Carangidae)

Instructors: Theresa Warner (FWC-FWRI)

When: October 19, 2021 ^th – 10:00am to 12:00pm

Where: Zoom (meeting link will be distributed directly to registrants on October 18, 2021)

Agenda:

• Welcome and introductions
• Introduction to fish anatomy and fish identification terminology
• Identification of Carangidae (jacks) found in Florida
• Identification of Epinephelidae (groupers) found in Florida
• Identification of Lutjanidae (snappers) found in Florida
• Virtual Fish ID Exercise
• Discussion and Questions