Cooke et al, 2003



Citation


Cooke, S.J. and Schreer, J.F. and Philipp, D.P. and Weatherhead, P.J. (2003) Nesting activity, parental care behavior, and reproductive success of smallmouth bass, Micropterus dolomieu, in an unstable thermal environment. Journal of thermal biology, pp. 445-456

Associated characteristics


Species Development state Trait Primary Data Secondary Data
Micropterus dolomieui Spawning conditions Spawning season Late April to mid-June, spawning in the canal occurred approximatively 1 month earlier than in adjacent non-thermally influenced ragions ['April', 'May', 'June']
Micropterus dolomieui Spawning conditions Spawning period duration 4-5 [From April 29 to June-1-15, but peak spawning occurred on one day (25%)] 4.5 weeks
Micropterus dolomieui Spawning conditions Spawning temperature About 15, peak spawning at 16 15.0 °C
Micropterus dolomieui Spawning conditions Spawning water type Shore of lake, or effluent canal Stagnant water
Micropterus dolomieui Spawning conditions Parental care Nest-guarding males Male parental care