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Rainbow trout growth data and growth covariate data from Glen Canyon, Colorado River, Arizona, 2012-2021

Data for journal manuscript: Drought related changes in water quality surpass effects of experimental flows on trout growth downstream of Lake Powell reservoir

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Publication Date
Start Date
2012
End Date
2021

Citation

Korman, J., Yard, M., and Deemer, B.R., 2023, Rainbow trout growth data and growth covariate data from Glen Canyon, Colorado River, Arizona, 2012-2021: U.S. Geological Survey data release, https://doi.org/10.5066/P9XU3SQP.

Summary

These data are the primary data used to model rainbow trout growth in Glen Canyon. Fish growth data were collected from nighttime boat electrofishing field campaigns conducted five to six times per year in April, July, September, and January, from April 2012 through November 2021 for a total of 9798 observations of mark-recapture-based growth. Sampling was conducted in a five km reach in the lower portion of the Glen Canyon tailwater (3.7-8.9 km upstream of Lees Ferry, AZ). Two nights of sampling occurred on each trip, with the central 2-3 km of the reach sampled on both nights. After capture, fish were kept in aerated 40-L buckets and transported to a central processing location. Groups of 10-15 fish were anesthetized and rainbow [...]

Contacts

Point of Contact :
Charles B Yackulic
Originator :
Josh Korman, Mike D Yard, Bridget R Deemer
Metadata Contact :
Charles B Yackulic
Publisher :
U.S. Geological Survey
Distributor :
U.S. Geological Survey - ScienceBase
SDC Data Owner :
Southwest Biological Science Center
USGS Mission Area :
Ecosystems

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RBT_Growth_Covariate_Metadata.xml
Original FGDC Metadata
View 		34.92 KB application/fgdc+xml
Covariate_Data.csv 3.02 KB text/csv
Growth_Data.csv 500.14 KB text/csv
RainbowTrout_DHerasimtschuk.jpg
“A rainbow trout downstream of Glen Canyon Dam” 		thumbnail 679.92 KB image/jpeg

Purpose

The purpose of these datasets is to quantify the relative importance of flow experiments vs water quality on somatic growth of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) in the Colorado River below Glen Canyon Dam. Rainbow trout is a freshwater salmonid that supports many recreational fisheries but is also included in the global list of the top 100 worst invasive species (Global Invasive Species Database 2018). Improved understanding of factors that affect somatic growth rates, abundance, and distribution of this species would help manage fisheries and the impacts of numerous introductions on native fish; particularly endangered species. Somatic growth is a potentially important process controlling fish populations since it can affect survival, sexual maturity, and reproductive success. Making these research datasets accessible to the broader public and research community potentially benefits future research by allowing for reanalysis and alternative analysis yet explored. Hopefully, presenting these original data will facilitate the development of collaborative efforts and provide data sources for educational research and analytical training.

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The author(s) of these data request that data users contact them regarding intended use and to assist with understanding limitations and interpretation. Unless otherwise stated, all data, metadata and related materials are considered to satisfy the quality standards relative to the purpose for which the data were collected. Although these data and associated metadata have been reviewed for accuracy and completeness and approved for release by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), no warranty expressed or implied is made regarding the display or utility of the data for other purposes, nor on all computer systems, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty.
A rainbow trout downstream of Glen Canyon Dam
A rainbow trout downstream of Glen Canyon Dam

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