Summary of temperature metrics for aquatic invasive fish species in the Prairie region / Theresa E. Mackey, Caleb T. Hasler, and Eva C. Enders.: Fs97-6/3308E-PDF

"Fish are poikilothermic meaning their internal body temperature reflects the temperature of their surrounding environment. For this reason, temperature is a strong predictor of species distribution and can be used to assess the likelihood that fish species can survive in newly invaded regions. In 2018, the Science and Research Branch of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry compiled thermal metrics (e.g., critical thermal maximum and minimum, final temperature preferendum, and optimal spawning temperature) for numerous current and potential invasive species that could establish in the Laurentian Great Lakes region. The objective of this report was to apply a similar approach to explore the likelihood of establishment for non-native fishes that pose a risk to the Prairie region using thermal metrics"--Abstract.

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Department/Agency Canada. Department of Fisheries and Oceans.
Title Summary of temperature metrics for aquatic invasive fish species in the Prairie region / Theresa E. Mackey, Caleb T. Hasler, and Eva C. Enders.
Series title Canadian technical report of fisheries and aquatic sciences, 1488-5379 ; 3308
Publication type Series - View Master Record
Language [English]
Format Electronic
Electronic document
Note(s) Includes bibliographical references.
Includes abstract in French.
Publishing information Winnipeg, MB : Fisheries and Oceans Canada, 2019.
©2019
Author / Contributor Mackey, Theresa E., author.
Hasler, Caleb T., author.
Enders, E. C. (Eva Claudia)author.
Description 1 online resource (viii, 62 pages).
ISBN 9780660306919
Catalogue number
  • Fs97-6/3308E-PDF
Subject terms Invasive species
Aquatic ecosystems
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