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At least 3.8 million fish were killed, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
The fish kill consisted of at least 61 species, which included non-recreational species like Silver Perch, Hardhead Catfish, Pinfish, Bay Anchovy and Striped Mullet. They accounted for 91% of the total dead. |
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According to TWPD, non-game fish are "ecologically important, providing food for larger game fish as well as adding to the overall diversity of Texas Bays."
Recreationally important game species accounted for the other 9% of the mortality total. The dominant species included are Spotted Seatrout, Black Drum, Sheepshead, Sand Seatrout, Red Drum, Gray Snapper, and Red Snapper. |
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