Chapter 3 North Carolina Species
possibilities for improved management and conservation. All studies should provide recommendations for mitigation and restoration.
Priority Conservation Action, Focal Species, or Focal Habitats
• Formal descriptions for known or putative undescribed species and investigations aimed at resolving taxonomic status of species’ complexes are needed. Examples include: 'Atlantic' Highfin Carpsucker Brassy Jumprock Broadtail Madtom ‘Carolina' Quillback ‘Carolina’ Redhorse Hiwassee/Smoky Dace ‘Lake Phelps’ Killifish Sicklefin Redhorse ‘Tessellated' Darter • Conduct research to facilitate appropriate conservation actions. Research should focus on life history studies of priority species. Examples include: Brook Silverside Carolina Pygmy Sunfish Waccamaw Darter • Determine the distribution of nonnative fishes and how they are affecting native species. Blue Catfish Channel Catfish Green Sunfish Redear Sunfish Alabama Bass Redeye Bass • Conduct surveys using side-scan sonar to assess potential Atlantic and Shortnose Sturgeon spawning habitat above and below existing barriers in the Cape Fear River (CFRP 2013) . Atlantic Sturgeon Shortnose Sturgeon • Research pathogens and emerging diseases of freshwater fish, including technologies and methods for detecting and isolating or treating infectious diseases. Concerns potentially include: Whirling Disease Spring Viraemia of Carp Virus Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia Epizootic Hematopoietic Necrosis Virus Epizootic Ulcerative Syndrome 3.5.8.4 Management Practices Management practices that reduce impacts and work synergistically with other conservation actions are needed to enhance the resilience of natural resources, protect native populations and their habitats, and improve degraded habitats so they support native populations. Priority Conservation Action, Focal Species, or Focal Habitats • Protect instream fish habitat from channel impacts caused by activities such as snag removals (CFRP 2013) .
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