Relations among Habitat and Population Characteristics of Spotted Bass in Kansas Streams

Tillma, Jeff S.; Guy, Christopher S.; Mammoliti, Chris S.

doi:10.1577/1548-8675(1998)018<0886:rahapc>2.0.co;2

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“…Near‐bank habitat used by Spotted Bass may have provided velocity refuge and cover for ambushing prey (Harris et al, 2018). Woody structures are used by Spotted Bass across small and large river systems (Goclowski et al, 2013; Lobb & Orth, 1991; Scott & Angermeier, 1998; Tillma, Guy, & Mammoliti, 1998), and our results suggest cover is also important during all seasons.…”

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Seasonal selection of habitat by Spotted Bass and Shorthead Redhorse in a regulated river in the Midwest, USA

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Riverine fish populations depend on habitats supporting their resource and life history needs. Dynamic streamflow caused by river regulation or natural events influences the distribution of downstream habitat characteristics. Through studying habitat selection, we can identify the most utilized and valuable habitats for the success of native fishes. We determined seasonal habitat selection of two common, native fish species on the Osage River downstream of Bagnell Dam, a hydroelectric dam in central Missouri, from April 2016 to June 2017 using radio telemetry. Spotted Bass (Micropterus punctulatus) are nest‐guarders, sight feeders, and habitat generalists, whereas Shorthead Redhorse (Moxostoma macrolepidotum) are fluvial dependent, migratory, and benthic feeders. Bayesian discrete choice analyses determined that both species selected particular water depth, velocity, and presence of submerged cover in some or all seasons, even as available habitat changed. Spotted Bass selected water depths <4.0 m near submerged cover during all seasons, low velocity during spring and summer, and near‐bank habitat in all seasons except spring. Shorthead Redhorse used fast flowing habitat during spring, 0.4–1.1 m/s velocity during summer, and low velocity in fall and winter (0.1–0.5 m/s). Shorthead Redhorse used submerged cover in all seasons except summer and selected specific ranges of depth within spring (2.4–4.4 m), summer (3.3–6.7 m), and winter (1.1–2.3 m). Our findings suggest that maintaining habitats with cover and diverse water depths and velocities, particularly both low and high velocity habitats during spring, may promote resilience by providing beneficial habitats for native fishes.

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Seasonal selection of habitat by Spotted Bass and Shorthead Redhorse in a regulated river in the Midwest, USA

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“…For example, woody debris may function as a source of invertebrate prey during early ontogeny and as structure (e.g., ambush areas) for adults. Tillma et al (1998) found that the area of root wad and undercut bank habitat explained over 60% of the variation in the relative abundance and biomass of spotted bass M. punctulatus in Kansas streams. The authors suggested that woody debris was important because it often formed the only source of structural diversity in their study streams.…”

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Growth and mortality of prairie stream fishes: relations with fish community and instream habitat characteristics

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Guy

2001

Ecology of Freshwater Fish

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– Few studies have been conducted to describe the age structure, growth rates and mortality of fishes in small stream ecosystems. The purpose of this study was therefore to determine age structure, growth rates and mortality (i.e., total annual mortality and, age‐specific mortality) of central stonerollers Campostoma anomalum, creek chubs Semotilus atromaculatus, red shiners Cyprinella lutrensis and green sunfish Lepomis cyanellus from 13 streams on Fort Riley Military Reservation, Kansas, using incremental growth analysis. Further, we were interested in determining the influence of fish community and instream habitat characteristics on growth rates. The age structure of central stonerollers, creek chubs, and red shiners was dominated by young individuals (i.e., less than age 2); however, over 60% of the green sunfish were age 2 to age 4. Mean total annual mortality was >60% for cyprinids and averaged approximately 44% for green sunfish. The age‐specific mortality of central stonerollers and red shiners was generally less than 45% between age 0 and 1 and increased to over 85% for fishes greater than age 1. Fish community characteristics (e.g., catch per unit effort of trophic guilds) and chemical habitat (e.g., total phosphorous) were not related to growth rates (P>0.05). Growth of central stonerollers was not significantly correlated with physical habitat (P>0.05). However, the growth increments of creek chubs, red shiners, and green sunfish were related to the amount of woody debris (e.g., total woody debris, log complex habitat; r>0.60; P≤0.05). The results of this study provide important information on the population dynamic rate functions of cyprinid and green sunfish populations in small prairie streams. Furthermore, these data suggest that woody debris is important habitat influencing growth of stream fishes.Note

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“…See Tillma et al (1998) for a detailed description of sampling methods and sample sites. Sampled fish were measured to the nearest mm total length (TL), and scales were collected below the lateral line near the tip of the pectoral fin for age determination and growth analysis (DeVries and Frie 1996) Scale impressions were made on acetate slides and aged using a microfiche projector.…”

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Age and Growth of Four Centrarchid Species in Southeastern Kansas Streams

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Quist

et al. 2000

Journal of Freshwater Ecology

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Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus), green sunfish (Lepomis cyarzell~rs), largemouth bass (Micropterzrs salmoides), and longear sunfish (Lepomis megalotis) were sampled from 14 streams in southeastern Kansas for age determination and growth analysis. Growth rates for all species were highly variable among streams and were consistently lower than rates reported for these species from Missouri and Oklahoma streams. The results of this study provide important information on growth of centrarchids in Kansas streams.

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Relations among Habitat and Population Characteristics of Spotted Bass in Kansas Streams

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References 29 publications

Seasonal selection of habitat by Spotted Bass and Shorthead Redhorse in a regulated river in the Midwest, USA

Seasonal selection of habitat by Spotted Bass and Shorthead Redhorse in a regulated river in the Midwest, USA

Growth and mortality of prairie stream fishes: relations with fish community and instream habitat characteristics

Age and Growth of Four Centrarchid Species in Southeastern Kansas Streams

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