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Cownose ray comparative morphology and distribution data collected from 2006-10-19 to 2012-10-26 (NCEI Accession 0150632)

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Morphometric and meristic data from two species of rays within the genus Rhinoptera were collected to facilitate accurate identifications of the two species. Data were compared, based on genetic verification of specimens, to determine if both species (i.e., R. bonasus and R. brasiliensis) are present in the northern Gulf of Mexico and off the east coast of the United States. Specimens were obtained from a number of sources, including NOAA surveys, fishing tournaments and museum collections.
  • Cite as: Jones, Christian (2016). Cownose ray comparative morphology and distribution data collected from 2006-10-19 to 2012-10-26 (NCEI Accession 0150632). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0150632. Accessed [date].
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Time Period 2006-10-19 to 2012-10-26
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates
West: -97.18828
East: -43.2833
South: -22.8833
North: 33.915
Spatial Coverage Map
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Associated Resources
  • Southeast Fisheries Science Center, 2016: Cownose ray comparative morphology and distribution data collected from 2006-10-19 to 2012-10-26 (NCEI Accession 0150632), https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/29478.
Publication Dates
  • publication: 2016-06-07
Data Presentation Form Digital table - digital representation of facts or figures systematically displayed, especially in columns
Dataset Progress Status Complete - production of the data has been completed
Historical archive - data has been stored in an offline storage facility
Data Update Frequency As needed
Purpose To evaluate morphometrics and meristics for two ray species (Rhinoptera).
Use Limitations
  • accessLevel: Public
  • Distribution liability: NOAA and NCEI make no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding these data, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA and NCEI cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data. If appropriate, NCEI can only certify that the data it distributes are an authentic copy of the records that were accepted for inclusion in the NCEI archives.
Dataset Citation
  • Cite as: Jones, Christian (2016). Cownose ray comparative morphology and distribution data collected from 2006-10-19 to 2012-10-26 (NCEI Accession 0150632). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0150632. Accessed [date].
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Theme keywords NODC DATA TYPES THESAURUS NODC OBSERVATION TYPES THESAURUS WMO_CategoryCode
  • oceanography
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords Originator Keywords
  • Comparative
  • Cownose Ray
  • Distribution
  • Mississippi Laboratories
  • Morphology
Data Center keywords NODC COLLECTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS NODC SUBMITTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords
Instrument keywords NODC INSTRUMENT TYPES THESAURUS Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument Keywords
Place keywords NODC SEA AREA NAMES THESAURUS Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords Originator Place Names
  • GOM
  • Gulf of Mexico
Keywords NCEI ACCESSION NUMBER
Keywords Send2NCEI Submission Package ID
  • XE3R2B
Use Constraints
  • Cite as: Jones, Christian (2016). Cownose ray comparative morphology and distribution data collected from 2006-10-19 to 2012-10-26 (NCEI Accession 0150632). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0150632. Accessed [date].
Access Constraints
  • Use liability: NOAA and NCEI cannot provide any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of furnished data. Users assume responsibility to determine the usability of these data. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose.
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Processing Steps
  • 2016-06-07T16:19:07Z - NCEI Accession 0150632 v1.1 was published.
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Processing Steps
  • Data Type: length (measured); Units: mm; Observation Type: laboratory analysis; Sampling Instrument: calipers; Sampling and Analyzing Method: During necropsies, data were recorded on data sheets. Data are then entered manually into the database, examined for completeness and accuracy (e.g. no transcription errors) and maintained by the custodian.; Data Quality Information: Data are reviewed and edited for accuracy by project lead scientist.
Acquisition Information (collection)
Instrument
  • calipers
  • laboratory analysis
  • visual observation
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