Louhi et al, 2008



Citation


Louhi, P. and Mäki-Petäys, A. and Erkinaro, J. (2008) Spawning habitat of Atlantic salmon and brown trout: general criteria and intragravel factors. River Research and Applications, pp. 220-339

Associated characteristics


Species Development state Trait Primary Data Secondary Data
Salmo salar Spawning conditions Spawning water type Salmon spawned mostly in relatively deep, swift-velocity habitats (20-50 cm, 35-65 cm s-1) Flowing or turbulent water
Salmo salar Spawning conditions Spawning depth 20-55 cm 37.5 m
Salmo salar Spawning conditions Spawning substrate Salmo and trout preferred pebbles (16-64 mm) fpr spawning Lithophils
Salmo trutta fario Spawning conditions Spawning water type Trout selected slightly shallower and slower flowing spawning site (15-45 cm, 20-55 cm s-1) Flowing or turbulent water
Salmo trutta fario Spawning conditions Spawning depth 15-45 cm 30.0 m
Salmo trutta fario Spawning conditions Spawning substrate Salmo and trout preferred pebbles (16-64 mm) fpr spawning Lithophils