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TABS Species Account TN00331

TN00331 BLACKSIDE DACE PHOXINUS C UMBERLANDENSIS

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
GeneralElevation: 2000-3000 ft.
GeneralSubstrate: Rocks
GeneralAquatic Features: Riffles
GeneralAquatic Features: Pool areas
GeneralBottom Type [Aquatic]: Rubble
GeneralTurbidity: Clear water
GeneralFlow: Less than 5 cfs mean annual flow
GeneralWater pH: Between 6.5-8.5
GeneralBottom Type [Aquatic]: Bedrock
GeneralGradient: Low
GeneralDissolved Oxygen: Moderate [5-7 mg/l] oxygen concentrations
GeneralAquatic/Terrestrial Ecotones: Woodland/crop fields
LimitingWater Temperature: Between 21-27 degrees C
LimitingGradient: Low
LimitingAquatic Features: Pool areas
LimitingAquatic/Terrestrial Ecotones: Coniferous trees/deciduous trees
LimitingWater pH: Between 6.5-8.5
LimitingTurbidity: Clear water
LimitingAquatic Features: Riffles
EggBottom Type [Aquatic]: Gravel
EggWater Temperature: Between 15-21 degrees C
GeneralWater Temperature: Between 21-27 degrees C

Comments on General Environmental Associations

TN00331MUST HAVE SILT-FREE SUBSTRATE SEE SECTION XB

References/LifestageReference Numbers


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