Survival of brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) embryos and fry in streams of different acid sensitivity in Shenandoah National Park, USA

1995 ◽  
Vol 85 (2) ◽  
pp. 445-450 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. E. MacAvoy ◽  
A. J. Bulger
Keyword(s):  
Brook Trout ◽  
National Park ◽  
Salvelinus Fontinalis ◽  
Acid Sensitivity ◽  
Shenandoah National Park

Are Brook Trout Streams in Western Virginia and Shenandoah National Park Recovering from Acidification?

2004 ◽  
Vol 38 (15) ◽  
pp. 4091-4096 ◽  
Author(s):  
James R. Webb ◽  
Bernard J. Cosby ◽  
Frank A. Deviney ◽  
James N. Galloway ◽  
Suzanne W. Maben ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Brook Trout ◽  
National Park ◽  
Shenandoah National Park ◽  
Trout Streams

Current, reconstructed past, and projected future status of brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) streams in Virginia

2000 ◽  
Vol 57 (7) ◽  
pp. 1515-1523 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arthur J Bulger ◽  
Bernard J Cosby ◽  
James R Webb
Keyword(s):  
Brook Trout ◽  
Salvelinus Fontinalis ◽  
Stream Length ◽  
Sulfate Deposition ◽  
Shenandoah National Park ◽  
Southern Appalachian ◽  
Rich Diversity ◽  
Trout Streams ◽  
Appalachian Streams ◽  
Acid Episodes

Southern Appalachian streams host a rich diversity of fishes, but the Southern Appalachian Assessment concluded that 70% of stream locations showed significant fish community degradation, partly due to acid deposition. About 40% of total Southern Appalachian trout stream length occurs in Virginia. Our research in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia, has documented both chronic and episodic acidification in streams and brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) mortality during acid episodes. Here, we analyze a representative sample of 60 Virginia brook trout streams on noncarbonate bedrock with minimal human disturbance in their watersheds. Of more than 300 such streams in Virginia, only about 50% are currently suitable for brook trout, based on their acidification status. For the population of brook trout streams to which this analysis applies, model-based projections indicate that continued sulfate deposition at 1991 levels will result in about 70 additional streams becoming chronically acidic and unsuitable for brook trout. A 40% reduction will result in about 48 additional chronically acidic streams. Even a 70% reduction will likely result in about 15 additional streams becoming acidified. We conclude that reductions in sulfate deposition greater than 70% (relative to 1991 levels) are needed to prevent more brook trout stream losses in Virginia.

Parasite-induced susceptibility to predation in diplostomiasis

Parasitology ◽  
1982 ◽  
Vol 85 (3) ◽  
pp. 495-501 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Brassard ◽  
M. E. Rau ◽  
M. A. Curtis
Keyword(s):  
Brook Trout ◽  
Salvelinus Fontinalis ◽  
Marked Decrease ◽  
Infected Fish ◽  
Induced Susceptibility ◽  
Diplostomum Spathaceum

Guppies (Lebistes reticulatis) exposed to doses as low as 25 cercariae of Diplostomum spathaceum for 30 min were consistently and significantly more susceptible to predation by brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) than uninfected controls. The increase in susceptibility to predation was correlated with a marked decrease in the activity of infected fish.

scholarly journals Brook trout passage performance through culverts

2016 ◽  
Vol 73 (1) ◽  
pp. 94-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elsa Goerig ◽  
Theodore Castro-Santos ◽  
Normand Émile Bergeron
Keyword(s):  
Brook Trout ◽  
Salvelinus Fontinalis ◽  
Structural Characteristics ◽  
Passive Integrated Transponder ◽  
Complex Interactions ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Several Variables ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Steep Slopes ◽  
Corrugated Metal

Culverts can restrict access to habitat for stream-dwelling fishes. We used passive integrated transponder telemetry to quantify passage performance of >1000 wild brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) attempting to pass 13 culverts in Quebec under a range of hydraulic and environmental conditions. Several variables influenced passage success, including complex interactions between physiology and behavior, hydraulics, and structural characteristics. The probability of successful passage was greater through corrugated metal culverts than through smooth ones, particularly among smaller fish. Trout were also more likely to pass at warmer temperatures, but this effect diminished above 15 °C. Passage was impeded at higher flows, through culverts with steep slopes, and those with deep downstream pools. This study provides insight on factors influencing brook trout capacity to pass culverts as well as a model to estimate passage success under various conditions, with an improved resolution and accuracy over existing approaches. It also presents methods that could be used to investigate passage success of other species, with implications for connectivity of the riverscape.

Food Specialization By Individual Trout

1972 ◽  
Vol 29 (11) ◽  
pp. 1615-1624 ◽  
Author(s):  
James E. Bryan ◽  
P. A. Larkin
Keyword(s):  
Rainbow Trout ◽  
Brook Trout ◽  
Salvelinus Fontinalis ◽  
Stomach Contents ◽  
Cutthroat Trout ◽  
Salmo Gairdneri ◽  
Potential Prey ◽  
Repeated Observation ◽  
Size Growth ◽  
Salmo Clarki

Analyses of stomach contents showed that the kinds of prey eaten by brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis), cutthroat trout (Salmo clarki), and rainbow trout (Salmo gairdneri) were seldom distributed at random among the individuals. Repeated observation of food eaten by individuals in a stream and ponds showed that prey types were eaten in proportions which were characteristic for an individual.Specialization occurred on several different kinds of prey. Although the degree of specialization was higher during shorter intervals, the data suggested that some specialization persisted for half a year. There were no striking correlations between degree of specialization and other individual properties such as size, growth rate, weight of food, number of food items, previous specialization, or area of recapture.In addition to the observations on trout in relatively undisturbed habitats, a field experiment was conducted using laboratory-reared rainbow trout held in small ponds. The food of each trout in the experiment was sampled repeatedly. In analysis of variance, interaction among the individuals and kinds of prey eaten showed that food specialization occurred. Both the absolute and relative abundance of potential prey were constant during the experiment.

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