.
TABS Species Account TN00198

TN00198 LONGNOSE GAR LEPISOSTEUS OSSEUS

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
GeneralAquatic Features: Pool areas
GeneralDissolved Oxygen: Specified in Comments
GeneralWater Depth Preference: Specified in Comments
GeneralAquatic Habitat Zonation: Shallows with emergent vegetation [littoral zone]
GeneralAquatic Habitat Zonation: Dimly-lighted region without emergent vegetation [sublittoral zone]
GeneralReservoir Water: Steady-state reservoir levels
GeneralReservoir Water: Reservoir tailwater
GeneralAquatic Habitat Zonation: Specified in Comments
GeneralAquatic Habitat Zonation: Open water [pelagic zone]
GeneralTurbidity: Clear water
GeneralGradient: Low
GeneralCoastal Features: Mudflats
GeneralAquatic Features: Stream weed beds
GeneralAquatic Features: Lake weed beds
GeneralBiodegradable Organics: Specified in Comments
GeneralSalinity: Specified in Comments
GeneralFlow: Specified in Comments
GeneralCoastal Wetlands: Sounds and bays
GeneralSpecific Conductances [uMhos]: Less than 800
GeneralSpecific Conductances [uMhos]: 800-8000
GeneralSpecific Conductances [uMhos]: 8000-30
GeneralSpecific Conductances [uMhos]: 30
GeneralBottom Type [Aquatic]: Mud or silt
GeneralBottom Type [Aquatic]: Rooted aquatic vegetation
LimitingSubstrate: Plants
LimitingSubstrate: Specified in Comments
LimitingSubstrate: Rocks
LimitingRelation to Substrate: Attached - normally sessile
LimitingAquatic Features: Pool areas
LimitingWater Temperature: Specified in Comments
LimitingSalinity: Specified in Comments
LimitingBottom Type [Aquatic]: Specified in Comments
EggSalinity: Specified in Comments
EggSubstrate: Rocks
EggSubstrate: Wood
EggSubstrate: Plants
EggRelation to Substrate: Occurs on substrate [not penetrating]
EggRelation to Substrate: Specified in Comments
EggFlow: Specified in Comments
EggDensity of Aquatic Vegetation: Unknown
Feeding LarvaAquatic Features: Pool areas
Feeding LarvaAquatic Features: Detritus bottom streams
Feeding LarvaAquatic Features: Stream weed beds
Feeding LarvaAquatic Features: Lake weed beds
Feeding LarvaSubstrate: Plants
Feeding LarvaSubstrate: Specified in Comments
Feeding LarvaRelation to Substrate: Attached - normally sessile
Resting LarvaAquatic Features: Pool areas
Resting LarvaAquatic Features: Detritus bottom streams
Resting LarvaAquatic Features: Stream weed beds
Resting LarvaAquatic Features: Lake weed beds
Resting LarvaSubstrate: Plants
Resting LarvaSubstrate: Specified in Comments
Resting LarvaRelation to Substrate: Attached - normally sessile
Feeding JuvenileDissolved Oxygen: Specified in Comments
Feeding JuvenileAquatic Habitat Zonation: Shallows with emergent vegetation [littoral zone]
Feeding JuvenileWater Depth Preference: 1-5 ft.
Feeding JuvenileAquatic Features: Pool areas
Feeding JuvenileAquatic Habitat Zonation: Open water [pelagic zone]
Feeding JuvenileWater Depth Preference: Specified in Comments
Resting JuvenileAquatic Habitat Zonation: Shallows with emergent vegetation [littoral zone]
Resting JuvenileWater Depth Preference: 1-5 ft.
Resting JuvenileAquatic Features: Pool areas
Resting JuvenileAquatic Features: Stream weed beds
Resting JuvenileAquatic Features: Lake weed beds
Resting JuvenileReservoir Water: Steady-state reservoir levels
Resting JuvenileReservoir Water: Fluctuating reservoir levels
Resting JuvenileAquatic Habitat Zonation: Specified in Comments
Resting JuvenileAquatic Features: Specified in Comments
Feeding AdultReservoir Water: Steady-state reservoir levels
Feeding AdultReservoir Water: Fluctuating reservoir levels
Feeding AdultAquatic Habitat Zonation: Shallows with emergent vegetation [littoral zone]
Feeding AdultTurbidity: Clear water
Feeding AdultCoastal Features: Mudflats
Feeding AdultAquatic Features: Stream weed beds
Feeding AdultAquatic Features: Lake weed beds
Feeding AdultWater Depth Preference: Specified in Comments
Feeding AdultBiodegradable Organics: Specified in Comments
Feeding AdultSalinity: Specified in Comments
Feeding AdultSpecific Conductances [uMhos]: Less than 800
Feeding AdultSpecific Conductances [uMhos]: 800-8000
Feeding AdultSpecific Conductances [uMhos]: 8000-30
Feeding AdultWater Temperature: Specified in Comments

Comments on Limiting Environmental Associations

0

References/LifestageReference Numbers
General1187, 1249, 1310, 2980, 5473
Breeding Adult1249, 1187
Feeding Adult1187, 1310, 5473, 2980
Resting Adult1187, 1310, 5473, 2980
Feeding Juvenile1187, 1310
Resting Juvenile1187, 1310
Resting Larvae1249


Return to Top