Kratt and Smith, 1978



Citation


Kratt, L.F. and Smith, R.J.F. (1978) Breeding tubercles occur on male and female Arctic grayling (Thymallus arcticus). Copeia, pp. 185-188

Associated characteristics


Species Development state Trait Primary Data Secondary Data
Hucho hucho Male Male sexual dimorphism Breeding tubercles present Present
Salvelinus namaycush Male Male sexual dimorphism Breeding tubercles present Present
Thymallus arcticus Male Male sexual dimorphism Seasonnal occurrence of tubercles on breeding male and female. Male tubercles, knob-like structures located on the anterior portion of the scale. Female tubercles were less sharply defined, covering most of the surface of the affected scales Absent
Thymallus arcticus Spawning conditions Spawning season Spawning activity was observed in the Fond du Lac River from 15 May to 18 June, with peak activity 25-29 May ['May', 'June']
Thymallus arcticus Spawning conditions Spawning period duration Spawning activity was observed in the Fond du Lac River from 15 May to 18 June, with peak activity 25-29 May 27.0 weeks