Snucins et al, 1992


Citation

Snucins, E.J. and Curry, R.A. and Gunn, J.M. (1992) Brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis ) embryo habitat and timing of alevin emergence in a lake and a stream. Canadian Journal of Zoology/Revue Canadienne de Zoologie [CAN. J. ZOOL./REV. CAN. ZOOL.], pp. 423-427

Associated characteristics

Species Development state Trait Primary Data Secondary Data
Salvelinus fontinalis Larvae Initial larval size About 20-25 [For emerging fry] 22.5 mm
Salvelinus fontinalis Larvae Larvae behaviour Remain in the substrate after hatching before emerging Demersal
Salvelinus fontinalis Larvae Temperature during larval development The groundwater temperature remained within the range 3.0-7.2°C, and during emergence within the range 4.0-6.0 5.1 °C
Salvelinus fontinalis Spawning conditions Spawning season From October 20 to November 26 ['October', 'November']
Salvelinus fontinalis Spawning conditions Spawning period duration 5 [First redd at October 20 and the last at November 26, i.e. 38] 5.0 weeks
Salvelinus fontinalis Spawning conditions Spawning temperature Starts at 11.6 and finished at 2.9 11.6 °C
Salvelinus fontinalis Spawning conditions Spawning water type Lakes ans streams Stagnant water
Salvelinus fontinalis Spawning conditions Spawning depth 20-55 cm deep 37.5 m
Salvelinus fontinalis Spawning conditions Spawning substrate Gravels Lithophils
Salvelinus fontinalis Spawning conditions Spawning site preparation Redd, egg pocket Susbtrate chooser