Habitat Use, Home Range, and Movement of Shoal Bass in Alabama

摘要: Abstract The shoal bass Micropterus cataractae has been listed as a species of special conservation concern by the American Fisheries Society and Alabama Department Conservation Natural Resources. We describe seasonal movement, habitat use, home range 23 fitted with radiotelemetry transmitters in Little Uchee Creek, Alabama. During this tracking period, region experienced drought that probably influenced choice movement during reduced streamflow. most year, preferred runs eddies, low current velocity (≤0.30 m/s), moderate depth (0.4–0.8 m), boulder bedrock substrates. Most Creek had strong affinity for habitat. Generally, was minimal (<7 m/week); fish exhibited relatively sedentary behavior remained within complex. Home ranges were small averaged 0.11 ha (50% kernel range) 0.47 (95% range); typically, these inhabited l...