Distribution of cyprinids in the stream during their spring upstream migration

Abstract

The researches were carry out by stationary and mobile hydroacoustic computerized complexes in the floodplain-riverbed complex of the Irtysh River (Western Siberia, Russian Federation). It was established that during the migration period during the spring flood, patterns of distribution of fish in the stream are observe due to the size-taxonomic characteristics of the fish population and the physiological capabilities of the organism of fish. With an increase in the flow velocity characteristic from the near bank part of the river to its midstream, the proportion of cyprinids in the watercourse decreases, and the proportion of fish with body sizes> 15 cm increases. The number of fish smaller at high-speed sections of the river increases with an increase in water temperature, which in turn indicates the increasing physiological capabilities of representatives of Cyprinidae family. Absolute numerical dominance of migratory fish and the largest proportion of cyprinids were observed in the low velocity section of the river, located closer to the shore. The indicator of the proportion of cyprinids have a direct strong correlative relationship with the temperature factor (0.70-0.73, P<0.05).

Insights into Daily Dynamics of Fish Migration during Spring in the Konda River

“…In order to analyze fish migration in the Lower Irtysh basin of the Konda River, hydroacoustic monitoring is carried out regularly. Previous publications have considered the distribution [45,46] and the effects of water temperature [47]. In contrast, here, we aim to provide a holistic view of fish migration in the Konda River in spring, with a focus on daily and monthly dynamics.…”