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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 |