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TABS Species Account TN00182

TN00182 SPINY RIVER SNAIL IO FLUVIALIS

Tennessee Animal Biogeographic System TABS

version 12/2002


Taxonomy
Status
Distribution
Habitat Associations
Food Habits
Environmental Associations
Life History
Management Practices
References

Environmental Associations

LifestageEnvironmental Association
GeneralDissolved Oxygen: Specified in Comments
GeneralWater pH: Specified in Comments
GeneralDensity of Aquatic Vegetation: Moderate
GeneralDensity of Aquatic Vegetation: High
GeneralGradient: Low
GeneralWater pH: Specified in Comments
GeneralSalinity: Specified in Comments
GeneralDissolved Oxygen: Moderate [5-7 mg/l] oxygen concentrations
GeneralWater pH: Between 6.5-8.5
GeneralAquatic Vegetation [specified type]: Unknown
GeneralWater Depth Preference: 1-5 ft.
GeneralFlow: Medium streams [50-1000 cfs mean annual flow]
GeneralBottom Type [Aquatic]: Rubble
GeneralAquatic Features: Riffles
GeneralGradient: Moderate
GeneralWater Level: Semi-permanently flooded areas
GeneralTurbidity: Clear water
GeneralSubstrate: Sand
GeneralBottom Type [Aquatic]: Sand
GeneralWater Velocity [Instream Flow Group Increments]: Specified in Comments
GeneralAquatic Features: Specified in Comments
GeneralWater Depth Preference: Specified in Comments
Breeding AdultWater Temperature: Below 15 degrees C

Comments on General Environmental Associations

THE VARIOUS FORMS OF IO HAVE BEEN COLLECTED FROM THERAPID, WELL OXYGENATED SHALLOW WATERS OF SHOALS AND RIFFLES DEPTH OFWATER INHABITED BY IO VARIES FROM A FEW INCHES TO 3-4 FEET *TN5587*

Comments on Limiting Environmental Associations

0

References/LifestageReference Numbers
GeneralTN5072, TN5175, 4205, TN5587


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