The Stoneroller, Campostoma anomalum (Rafinesque), in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Lennon, Robert E.; Parker, Phillip S.

doi:10.1577/1548-8659(1960)89[263:tscari]2.0.co;2

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“…This study presents the first quantitative description of central stoneroller spawning microhabitat preference, although some qualitative descriptions of habitat and behaviors have been presented such as communal broadcast spawning in pool tails (Smith 1935;Lennon & Parker 1960;Miller 1962;Miller 1964;Jenkins & Burkhead 1994). Microhabitat variables measured in this study match the general qualitative descriptions provided by Miller (1962) and Lennon & Parker (1960). Central stoneroller is widespread throughout the eastern United States and Canada, and at least six distinct evolutionary entities of this polytypic species are recognized.…”

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“…In general, stonerollers spawn in mid-spring in pit-like nests dug out by large males. Some stonerollers may also spawn on unmodified substrate in riffles (Miller 1962), on gravel mound nests constructed by male Nocomis chubs (Reighard 1943), or even on redds of rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss (Lennon & Parker 1960). Although stoneroller spawning behavior is well observed, no studies have quantified preference for nesting microhabitat variables such as substrate size, depth, and current velocity.…”

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Nesting microhabitat comparison of Central stoneroller and Bluehead chub: potential inference for host-switching by nest associates

Peoples

Floyd

Frimpong

2015

Journal of Freshwater Ecology

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Several nest-building North American minnows (Cyprinidae) function as reproductive hosts to nest associatesÀspecies that require nests of other species for spawning. Understanding the microhabitat preferences of hosts can yield insight into the reproductive ecology of many species, especially of nest associates that can utilize nests of two or more hosts. We observed nests of Central stoneroller Campostoma anomalum in which several associate species were actively spawning. Bluehead chubs Nocomis leptocephalus began constructing nests two days later in the same stream, at which time associates abandoned stoneroller nests and continued on to spawn on chub nests. This presented a unique opportunity for accomplishing two objectives: (1) quantifying stoneroller nesting microhabitat preference and (2) comparing stoneroller and chub habitat preference to gain insight into the mechanisms that may drive host switching by nest associates. We measured substrate size, current velocity, water depth, and egg depth on seven paired stoneroller and chub nests, and compared these measurements to paired microhabitat measurements at a randomly selected point near each nest. Repeated measures analysis of variance with post hoc Tukey tests revealed that stonerollers exhibited distinct nesting microhabitat preferences from chubs. Gravel on stoneroller nests was considerably smaller than on chub nests and stonerollers nested in shallower depths than chubs. However, both species nested at similar current velocities. If nest associates switch partners based on the physical characteristics of nests, then substrate size is likely the most important factor. The larger gravel sizes on chub nests likely provide better egg aeration than stoneroller nests. Chub nests may also be safer for associate broods because male Bluehead chubs cover eggs with gravel after spawning; stonerollers do not. Future work should take an experimental approach to elucidate these mechanisms.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Nesting microhabitat comparison of Central stoneroller and Bluehead chub: potential inference for host-switching by nest associates

Peoples

Floyd

Frimpong

2015

Journal of Freshwater Ecology

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“…Some investigators (Smith 193.5, Trautman 1981) have reported that C. anomalum make substantial seasonal migrations in some streams, whereas fish in other systems exhibit only small (if any), localized movements (Lennon & Parker 1960, Miller 1962. In this paper we present data on movements and densities of C. anomalum in a small Ohio stream during autumn, and estimate its home range.…”

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“…Berra & Gunning 1972). It remains questionable whether or not C. anomalum makes a spawning migration (Lennon & Parker 1960, Miller 1962, Trautman 1981. More examination is needed to determine if the species exhibits a true spawning migration, and if so, whether the fish return to their original home ranges following spawning.…”

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Home range, movements, and density of the central stoneroller, Campostoma anomalum, in a small Ohio stream

Mundahl

Ingersoll

1989

Environ Biol Fish

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SynopsisA population of central stonerollers, Campostoma anomalum, in Harker's Run, Butler County, Ohio U.S.A., was examined during autumn, 1980, to determine the species' movements, density, and home range size. During the study period, 170 fish were marked by fin clips and released into the specific pool or riffle where they were captured within the 187 m study section. Eighty percent of the recaptured, marked fish (20) were recaptured in their initial capture area (specific pool or riffle). No fish moved more than 135 m from its original capture area. Density estimates of C. anomalum for each pool and riffle within the study section ranged from 0.10-3.91 fish rnp2 (mean = 1.25 fish m-'). Home range size was estimated to be 35.2 -t-14.1 m (mean + 95% CI) of stream length. Camposroma anomalum in Harker's Run occurred at densities similar to those reported for the species in other streams, and their home ranges in this system were of similar size to those of other small, stream-dwelling fishes.

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Algae-grazing minnows (Campostoma anomalum), piscivorous bass (Micropterus spp.), and the distribution of attached algae in a small prairie-margin stream

1983

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Campostoma anomalum is an algae-grazing minnow, abundant in many streams of the central and eastern United States. In a small stream in south-central Oklahoma, Campostoma has a marked impact on standing crops of attached algae. Pools with schools of Campostoma are barren, while pools in which Campostoma are apparently excluded by bass (Micropterus salmoides or M. punctulatus) support large standing crops of filamentous green algae (predominantly Spirogyra sp. and Rhizoclonium sp.). Campostoma grazed actively on algae-covered cobbles transferred into their pools, and visibly reduced standing crops within one hour. After 24 h of exposure to Campostoma, standing crops of attached algae on cobbles were reduced from 22.0 to 6.3 mg ash-free dry weight cm. When a largemouth bass was tethered in a pool with Campostoma, the minnows did not graze on algae-covered cobbles within 30-50 cm of the bass, but fed actively on cobbles that were more than 1.3 m away. These results indicate that interactions of Campostoma and their predators may be an important factor contributing to pool-to-pool variation in attached algae in small streams of the central and eastern United States.

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The Stoneroller, Campostoma anomalum (Rafinesque), in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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Nesting microhabitat comparison of Central stoneroller and Bluehead chub: potential inference for host-switching by nest associates

Nesting microhabitat comparison of Central stoneroller and Bluehead chub: potential inference for host-switching by nest associates

Home range, movements, and density of the central stoneroller, Campostoma anomalum, in a small Ohio stream

Algae-grazing minnows (Campostoma anomalum), piscivorous bass (Micropterus spp.), and the distribution of attached algae in a small prairie-margin stream

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