Bestgen, 1989



Citation


Bestgen, K.R. and Hendrickson, D.A., 1989. Description and identification of larval Pantosteus clarki, Catostomus insignis, and Xyrauchen texanus, catostomids from the Gila River drainage.

Associated characteristics


Species Development state Trait Primary Data Secondary Data
Catostomus clarkii Egg Oocyte diameter 3.10-3.20 3.15 mm
Catostomus clarkii Larvae Initial larval size 8.8-9.6 9.2 mm
Catostomus clarkii Egg Degree-days for incubation 15-22; 7 129.5 °C * day
Catostomus clarkii Egg Degree-days for incubation 15; 12-15 202.5 °C * day
Xyrauchen texanus Larvae Initial larval size 6.4-6.9 6.65 mm
Xyrauchen texanus Egg Oocyte diameter 2.50-2.80 2.65 mm
Catostomus insignis Egg Oocyte diameter 3.00-3.50 3.25 mm
Catostomus insignis Larvae Initial larval size 9.6-10.3 9.95 mm
Catostomus insignis Egg Degree-days for incubation 15-22; 7 129.5 °C * day