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TABS Species Account TN00346 

TN00346    FLATHEAD CATFISH    PYLODICTIS OLIVARIS

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
GeneralTurbidity: Clear water
GeneralFlow: Small streams [5-50 cfs mean annual flow]
GeneralAquatic Features: Springs [flowing]
GeneralBottom Type [Aquatic]: Rooted aquatic vegetation
GeneralAquatic Features: Springs [pool]
LimitingBottom Type [Aquatic]: Rooted aquatic vegetation
LimitingAquatic Features: Springs [pool]
LimitingDensity of Aquatic Vegetation: High
LimitingAquatic Features: Springs [flowing]
EggDensity of Aquatic Vegetation: High
EggBottom Type [Aquatic]: Rooted aquatic vegetation
AdultAquatic Features: Springs [flowing]
AdultBottom Type [Aquatic]: Rooted aquatic vegetation
AdultDensity of Aquatic Vegetation: High
AdultAquatic Features: Springs [pool]
Breeding AdultWater Temperature: Below 15 degrees C

Comments on General Environmental Associations

0 TN00023HALDEMAN NOTED THAT CRASSA LIVED IN THE QUIET WATERS NEARTHE RIVER'S EDGE AND NOT IN THE FAST CURRENT LIKE OTHER CLOSELY RELATEDSPECIES ORFORMS, BUT TYRON COMMENTED THAT SUCH HABITAT IS UNEXPECTED FORSUCH A PONDEROUS SPECIES AND DOUBTED IT WOULD REGULARLY SEEK OUT SUCH HABITATS *TN5587*

Comments on Limiting Environmental Associations

0

Comments on Adult Environmental Associations

0

Comments on Breeding Adult Environmental Associations

0

Comments on Feeding Adult Environmental Associations

0

Comments on Resting Adult Environmental Associations

0

Comments on Juvenile Environmental Associations

0

Comments on Feeding Juvenile Environmental Associations

0

Comments on Resting Juvenile Environmental Associations

0

Comments on Larval Environmental Associations

0

Comments on Feeding Larva Environmental Associations

0

Comments on Resting Larva Environmental Associations

0

Comments on Pupa Environmental Associations

0

Comments on Egg Environmental Associations

0

References/LifestageReference Numbers
GeneralTN5072, TN5175, 4205
Breeding Adult4205


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