Degraaf, D.A., 1986. Aspects of the life history of the pond smelt (Hypomesus olidus) in the Yukon and Northwest Territories. Arctic, pp.260-263.
| Species | Development state | Trait | Primary Data | Secondary Data |
| Hypomesus olidus | Egg | Oocyte diameter | 0.40 | 0.4 mm |
| Hypomesus olidus | Egg | Egg adhesiveness | Adhesive | Adhesive |
| Hypomesus olidus | Egg | Degree-days for incubation | 9.7-11.3; 18 | 189.0 °C * day |