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Evaluating temperature regimes for protection of Smallmouth Bass

January 1, 1993

The success of smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieu) is affected by temperature regimes. Concepts are presented for evaluating the suitability of alternative temperature regimes through experimentally derived data, including ultimate incipient lethal temperatures and maximum weekly average, short-term maximum, and final preferendum temperatures. Also, concepts are described for basing evaluations on temperature tolerances for periods including spawning, egg and larval incubation, growth, and winter survival in the first year of life.

Publication Year 1993
Title Evaluating temperature regimes for protection of Smallmouth Bass
Authors Carl L. Armour
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype Other Report
Index ID 70128995
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse