Smith et al, 2001



Citation


Smith, C. and Rippon, K. and Douglas, A. and Jurajda, P. (2001) A proximate cue for oviposition site choice in the bitterling (Rhodeus sericeus). Freshwater Biology [Freshwat. Biol.], pp. 903-912.

Associated characteristics


Species Development state Trait Primary Data Secondary Data
Rhodeus sericeus Spawning conditions Spawning substrate Spawns on the gills of living unionid freshwater mussels Ostracophils
Rhodeus sericeus Spawning conditions Spawning site preparation Male defend territories around mussels to which they lead females to spawn No category
Rhodeus sericeus Spawning conditions Spawning release Female can spawn in more than one mussel and lay 50-100 clutches of 1-6 eggs during a breeding season No category
Perca fluviatilis Spawning conditions Spawning water type Near the shore, most within 3 meters Stagnant water
Perca fluviatilis Spawning conditions Spawning depth Mean depth of 22.6 cm 22.6 m
Perca fluviatilis Spawning conditions Spawning substrate Around vegetation, on the bottom Phytophils
Perca fluviatilis Spawning conditions Parental care Perch do not provide care to their offspring No care