Factors related to gizzard shad and threadfin shad occurrence and abundance in Florida lakes

Gizzard shad Dorosoma cepedianum were collected in 23 and threadfin shad D. petenense were collected in 22 of the 60 Florida lakes sampled. Logistic regression equations were 94% effective for predicting gizzard shad occurrence from chlorophyll and lake surface area, and 84% effective for predicting...

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Published in:Journal of fish biology 2000-08, Vol.57 (2), p.291-302
Main Authors: ALLEN, M. S, HOYER, M. V, CANFIELD, D. E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agnatha. Pisces
Animal and plant ecology
Animal, plant and microbial ecology
Animals
Autoecology
Biological and medical sciences
Dorosoma cepedianum
Dorosoma petenense
Freshwater
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
USA, Florida
Vertebrata
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Summary:Gizzard shad Dorosoma cepedianum were collected in 23 and threadfin shad D. petenense were collected in 22 of the 60 Florida lakes sampled. Logistic regression equations were 94% effective for predicting gizzard shad occurrence from chlorophyll and lake surface area, and 84% effective for predicting threadfin shad occurrence from lake surface area and lake volume inhabited (PVI). Occurrence of both shad species was related positively to lake size. In lakes where gizzard shad or threadfin shad were collected, shad density and biomass of both shad species were related positively to chlorophyll. Gizzard shad populations were generally vulnerable to predation in lakes, with the per cent of gizzard shad less than or equal to 200 mm L sub(T)values exceeding 60% with few exceptions. Effects of gizzard shad and threadfin shad on fish community dynamics may be confined to relatively large (>100 ha) and fertile (chlorophyll >20-30 mu g l super(-1)) Florida lakes.
ISSN:0022-1112
1095-8649
DOI:10.1006/jfbi.2000.1323