Ontogenetic Changes in the Distribution of Larval and Juvenile Yellow Perch (Perca flavescens): A Response to Prey or Predators?

1988 ◽  
Vol 45 (10) ◽  
pp. 1820-1826 ◽  
Author(s):  
John R. Post ◽  
Donald J. McQueen
Keyword(s):  
Yellow Perch ◽  
Perca Flavescens ◽  
Perca Fluviatilis ◽  
Distribution Patterns ◽  
Nearshore Zone ◽  
Ontogenetic Changes ◽  
European Perch ◽  
Perch Perca Fluviatilis ◽  
Selective Forces ◽  
Predator Abundance

Distribution of larval and juvenile yellow perch (Perca flavescens) in Lake St. George, Ontario, changed during development as follows: (1) early in development, the larvae were distributed exclusively offshore, both day and night; (2) larger larvae and juveniles migrated nearshore to offshore at dusk, returning the the nearshore zone at dawn; (3) the extent of this migration weakened as the fish grew, and they spent a greater porportion of their time nearshore and did not migrate as far at night; and (4) by the time juveniles reached approximately 30 mm total length, they were distributed exclusively in the nearshore habitat both day and night. Analysis of published reports on distribution patterns of larval and juvenile yellow perch and the European perch (Perca fluviatilis) suggests that the ontogenetic distribution patterns observed in Lake St. George are typical for the two Perca species. This regularity amongst lakes in ontogenetic distribution pattern occurred despite variation in the selective forces of prey and predator abundance in nearshore and offshore habitats. We conclude that the changes in distribution throughout early development are not in response to the proximate selective forces of prey abundance or predation risk

scholarly journals Adult female European perch (Perca fluviatilis) from the Baltic Sea show no evidence of thiamine deficiency

2021 ◽  
pp. 102081
Author(s):  
Johan Gustafsson ◽  
Karin Ström ◽  
Linus Arvstrand ◽  
Lars Förlin ◽  
Lillemor Asplund ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Baltic Sea ◽  
Adult Female ◽  
Thiamine Deficiency ◽  
Perca Fluviatilis ◽  
The Baltic Sea ◽  
European Perch ◽  
Perch Perca Fluviatilis ◽  
The Baltic

scholarly journals Factors determining parasite abundance in European perch, Perca fluviatilis, European whitefish, Coregonus lavaretus, and Arctic charr, Salvelinus alpinus, in an oligotrophic lake, southern Norway

2020 ◽  
Vol 40 ◽  
pp. 109-129
Author(s):  
Tom Robin Olk ◽  
Ann-Cecilie Henriksen ◽  
Solveig Irene Dolven ◽  
Mathias Leithe Haukø ◽  
Espen Lydersen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Salvelinus Alpinus ◽  
Arctic Charr ◽  
Perca Fluviatilis ◽  
Coregonus Lavaretus ◽  
Host Age ◽  
European Perch ◽  
Parasite Abundance ◽  
Perch Perca Fluviatilis ◽  
Southern Norway ◽  
Benthic Animals

Time and spatial variations in macroparasite status were investigated in European perch, Perca fluviatilis, European whitefish, Coregonus lavaretus, and Arctic charr, Salvelinus alpinus in Lake Norsjø (Southern Norway), based on gillnet fishing in three locations in the spring, summer, and fall 2018. In addition, length, weigth, age, sex, δ13C, and δ15N were determined. Parasite abundance was modelled using negative binomial generalized linear models in relation to fish metrics, season, and sampling location. The most prevalent parasite species were determined by the diet and habitat of the host. European perch was mainly infected by acanthocephalans, European whitefish mainly infected by acanthocephalans and cestodes, and Arctic charr mainly infected by cestodes. The most prevalent parasites in European perch are transmitted by benthic animals. Parasites in European whitefish are transmitted by both benthic animals and copepods, while the most prevalent parasites in Arctic charr are copepod transmitted. This corresponds well with the δ13C signatures in the three species, indicating that European perch primarily fed in the littoral zone (δ13C: -24.9 ± 2.5 ‰), Arctic charr in the pelagic and profundal zone (δ13C: -29.4 ± 1.1 ‰), while European whitefish both fed in the littoral and pelagic zone (δ13C: -28.3 ± 2.3 ‰) of Lake Norsjø. Individual abundances of parasites depended on host age, length, sex, δ15N, and season. Positive correlations between parasite abundance and host age, length, or trophic level measured as δ15N were most common, and occurred in all three host species. Many parasites accumulate with age, and larger hosts provide more diverse habitats for parasites.

Monitoring of the ecological state of the city lake of Chita

2021 ◽  
pp. 52-57
Author(s):  
Vladimir V. Zvyagintsev ◽  
Olga Yu. Zvyagintseva ◽  
Vadim K. Chernyshov
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Fluctuating Asymmetry ◽  
Aquatic Ecosystem ◽  
Perca Fluviatilis ◽  
Gibel Carp ◽  
European Perch ◽  
Lake Kenon ◽  
Perch Perca Fluviatilis ◽  
The City

Introduction. The paper presents the results of the studies on assessing the quality of the aquatic ecosystem of a lake located within the city. The European perch (Perca fluviatilis L.) and the Gibel carp (Carassius gibelio) were used as an indicator for determining the quality of the aquatic ecosystem by the method of fluctuating asymmetry. Problem Statement. The aim of the work was to conduct monitoring with the subsequent assessment of the quality of the ecosystem of the city lake using the method of fluctuating asymmetry (hereinafter FA). Theoretical and Practical Part. The quality of the urban lake aquatic ecosystem was assessed using the FA method (indicators: the European perch (Perca fluviatilis L.), 1758 and the Gibel carp (Carassius auratus Bloch), 1783). To identify the reasons for the high PFA values, a chemical analysis (in an accredited laboratory) of the gills of the Gibel carp for heavy metals was performed. Conclusions. As a result of the research, the FA indicators values for these indicators were obtained. According to the results of a laboratory study of the content of heavy metals in the gill arches of the Gibel carp, an excess of the maximum permissible concentration of 8 out of 10 analyzed elements was revealed. It has been established that the ecosystem of the city lake Kenon is experiencing a significant anthropogenic load (5 points — the critical quality of the aquatic environment) and it continues to increase towards the deterioration of the habitat.

Endohelminths of European Perch (Perca fluviatilis) from Selected Localities in Poland with an Emphasis on Search of the Broad Fish Tapeworm Dibothriocephalus latus

2019 ◽  
Vol 64 (3) ◽  
pp. 544-550
Author(s):  
Alžbeta Radačovská ◽  
Eva Bazsalovicsová ◽  
Angelika Linowska ◽  
Marta Kołodziej-Sobocińska ◽  
Ivica Králová-Hromadová
Keyword(s):  
Perca Fluviatilis ◽  
European Perch ◽  
Perch Perca Fluviatilis

Nutritional quality and safety of European perch (Perca fluviatilis) from three lakes of Central Italy

2007 ◽  
Vol 100 (2) ◽  
pp. 482-490 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena Orban ◽  
Teresina Nevigato ◽  
Maurizio Masci ◽  
Gabriella Di Lena ◽  
Irene Casini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Quality ◽  
Central Italy ◽  
Perca Fluviatilis ◽  
Quality And Safety ◽  
European Perch ◽  
Perch Perca Fluviatilis

Some remarks on the ecology of Echinorhynchus salmonis Muller 1784

1970 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 317-321 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shibru Tedla ◽  
C. H. Fernando
Keyword(s):  
Yellow Perch ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Perca Fluviatilis ◽  
Early Summer ◽  
Late Winter ◽  
Breeding Cycle ◽  
Intermediate Hosts ◽  
Egg Maturation ◽  
Perch Perca Fluviatilis ◽  
Bodies Of Water

The acanthocephalan Echinorhynchus salmonis showed a marked seasonality of occurrence in the yellow perch Perca fluviatilis in the Bay of Quinte, Lake Ontario. The incidence of the parasite started increasing in autumn and reached a peak in late winter. It started decreasing in March and fell to zero in August or September. Such seasonality has been previously observed for acanthocephalans in bodies of water which freeze, as does the Bay of Quinte. There is a single egg maturation period for the parasite in early summer, after which the parasites die. Infestation of intermediate hosts occurs in spring when the population of the hosts is high. The subsequent warm period ensures rapid development of the parasite. Within the fish the parasite is less affected by the lower temperatures prevailing in winter. No influence was apparent between the maturity and seasonality of the parasite and the food and breeding cycle of the fish.

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