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Interaction and behavior of the redside shiner (Richardsonius balteatus) and the steelhead trout (Salmo gairdneri) in western Oregon : the influence of water temperature
ScholarsArchive at Oregon State University
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Title | Interaction and behavior of the redside shiner (Richardsonius balteatus) and the steelhead trout (Salmo gairdneri) in western Oregon : the influence of water temperature |
| Names |
Reeves, Gordon H.
(creator) Hall, James D. (advisor) |
| Date Issued | 1984-11-27 (iso8601) |
| Note | Graduation date: 1985 |
| Abstract | Water temperature influenced interactions between redside shiners and juvenile steelhead trout (≥1+) in the field and the laboratory. Distribution of the two species within various habitats was determined in three streams with different water temperature regimes. The range of habitats occupied by trout in allopatry at cool temperatures and at intermediate temperatures in sympatry was similar but habitats occupied by shiners in allopatry at warm temperatures and in sympatry at intermediate temperatures differed. Shiners at warm temperatures in allopatry inhabited areas of intermediate depth and high velocity, similar to those inhabited by trout in the other streams. In the presence of trout at intermediate temperatures, shiners were found in deep, slow water. Water temperature and the presence of the other species influenced production, activity, and distribution of both trout and shiners in laboratory streams. Trout dominated at cool temperatures (12-15°C) and shiners prevailed at warm temperatures (19-22°C). The redside shiner exhibited two basic social organizations, loose aggregations and defense of an area. The type of organization observed varied with water temperature, abundance of food, and presence or absence of juvenile steelhead trout. The behavioral repertoire of the redside shiner was diverse. Size of the individual and proprietorship of an area were important in determining outcomes of interactions. Intensity of individual encounters varied with conditions in the laboratory streams. Plasticity of its social behavior appears to contribute to the ecological success of the redside shiner. |
| Genre | Thesis/Dissertation |
| Topic | Fishes -- Effect of temperature on |
| Identifier | http://hdl.handle.net/1957/17864 |
