Buckmeier et al, 2017


Citation

Buckmeier, D.L., Smith, N.G., Daugherty, D.J. and Bennett, D.L., 2017. Reproductive ecology of Alligator Gar: identification of environmental drivers of recruitment success. Journal of the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, 4, pp.8-17.

Associated characteristics

Species Development state Trait Primary Data Secondary Data
Atractosteus spatula Egg Egg adhesiveness Adhesive Adhesive
Atractosteus spatula Egg Temperature for incubation 31 31.0 °C
Atractosteus spatula Egg Temperature for incubation 28 28.0 °C
Atractosteus spatula Egg Temperature for incubation 27.5-30.5 29.0 °C
Atractosteus spatula Larvae Initial larval size 6.6-8.8 7.7 mm
Atractosteus spatula Larvae Initial larval size 7.2 7.2 mm
Atractosteus spatula Larvae Initial larval size 8.6-11.0 9.8 mm
Atractosteus spatula Larvae Initial larval size 11-17 14.0 mm
Atractosteus spatula Larvae Full yolk-sac resorption 5 days 5.0 °C * day
Atractosteus spatula Larvae Full yolk-sac resorption 5-7 days 6.0 °C * day
Atractosteus spatula Larvae Onset of exogeneous feeding 3 days 3.0 °C * day
Atractosteus spatula Egg Incubation time 2.08 2.08 days
Atractosteus spatula Egg Incubation time 2-3 2.5 days
Atractosteus spatula Egg Incubation time 2.0 2.0 days
Atractosteus spatula Egg Incubation time 3.0 3.0 days
Atractosteus spatula Larvae Temperature during larval development 20-30 (printemps + été) 25.0 °C