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Importance of Rivers, Lakes, and Reservoirs on Biology and Zoogeography of Fishes

A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "Water, Agriculture and Aquaculture".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 December 2024) | Viewed by 3532

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Prof. Dr. Jay Stauffer

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Department of Ecosystem Science and Management, Penn State University, University Park, PA 16802, USA
Interests: endangered fishes; freshwater fish behavior; impact of introduced fishes; systematics and zoogeography of freshwater fishes

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The Special Issue on Importance of Rivers, Lakes, and Reservoirs on Biology and Zoogeography of Fishes provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge and research advancements in understanding the ecological, biological, and zoogeographical, dynamics of fishes in these freshwater systems. This Special Issue aims to shed light on the complex interactions among fishes, their habitats, and the factors influencing their distribution and abundance.

Rivers and reservoirs are very important ecosystems for fish habitats and avenues for dispersal; thus, the characteristics of these ecosystems, such as water flow dynamics, temperature gradients, and substrate composition shape the interactions and community structure of populations of fishes. This Special Issue also covers the effects of hydrological variability, such as floods and droughts, on fish migration patterns, reproduction, dispersal, and survival. Additionally, the issue explores the role of habitat complexity, including the availability of suitable spawning grounds, refugia, and food resources, in shaping community composition and diversity. Human activities, e.g.,  dam construction and channelization, may impact behavior, migration routes, and reportuctive success are may have  negative impact on fish behavior, migration rounts and reproductive success. Furthermore, the issue explores the consequences of pollution, overfishing, and invasive species on fishes, emphasizing the need for effective management strategies to mitigate these threats.

Studies on the novel research approaches and methodologies, showcasing advancements in ecological studies, the use of innovative technologies such as benthic electric trawls, remote sensing, acoustic telemetry, and genetic analyses to better understand movement patterns, habitat preferences, and population connectivity within and among networks of rivers, lakes, and reservoirs (but not limited) are welcome.

Prof. Dr. Jay Stauffer
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • drainage history
  • fish systematics
  • zoogeography
  • invasive species
  • connectivity

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Status and Distribution of the Chesapeake Logperch Percina bimaculata Haldeman, 1844 in Pennsylvania
by Douglas P. Fischer, Robert W. Criswell, Aaron M. Henning, Jack T. Test and Jay R. Stauffer, Jr.
Water 2024, 16(17), 2466; https://doi.org/10.3390/w16172466 - 30 Aug 2024
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The Chesapeake Logperch, Percina bimaculata, is a small fish endemic to the upper Chesapeake Bay drainage with a range significantly reduced by water quality and habitat degradation. It was described by Haldeman in 1842 and 1844 from the Susquehanna River, Pennsylvania, synonymized [...] Read more.
The Chesapeake Logperch, Percina bimaculata, is a small fish endemic to the upper Chesapeake Bay drainage with a range significantly reduced by water quality and habitat degradation. It was described by Haldeman in 1842 and 1844 from the Susquehanna River, Pennsylvania, synonymized with the Logperch (Percina caprodes) by Jordan in 1877, and redescribed by Near in 2008. It is extirpated from the Potomac River drainage and extant in a portion of its historic range within the Susquehanna River drainage of Pennsylvania and Maryland in the United States of America. We reviewed available historic field survey information and defined the likely extent of the historic distribution of P. bimaculata and its change in response to historic environmental perturbations. We performed fisheries surveys during 2004–2023 to fill data gaps and to define the current distribution and abundance in the Susquehanna River drainage within Pennsylvania. Our surveys utilized electrofishing gears, electrified benthic trawls, and seines. Our surveys targeting P. bimaculata on the Susquehanna River and tributaries from York Haven to Holtwood, Pennsylvania, combined with available fisheries surveys conducted by others, confirm it was extirpated from that portion of the drainage. We documented the continued usage of Conowingo Pond, Susquehanna River, and tributaries below Holtwood by populations known to exist in historic field surveys. These populations appear to have been stable since at least the 1960s based on historic data and our current surveys. We documented previously unknown populations in the Octoraro Creek drainage, Octoraro Reservoir, and Muddy Run Pumped Storage Facility. Habitat utilization observations during our surveys indicate that clean sand, gravel, rubble, boulders, and large woody debris are preferred substrates. In the lower Susquehanna River and two tributaries, P. bimaculata has demonstrated a plasticity of habitat usage by continuing to occur in environments converted into impoundments by dams. In these impoundments, shorelines and connections with clean tributaries containing preferred substrates appear to be important given their utilization by P. bimaculata during our surveys. It is our opinion that the Susquehanna River and tributaries above Holtwood once again constitute suitable habitats. Conservation efforts focused on reintroductions, water quality, habitat, and connectivity have the potential to increase the extent of occurrence, abundance, and security of P. bimaculata. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Importance of Rivers, Lakes, and Reservoirs on Biology and Zoogeography of Fishes)
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Prey Supply and Predation as Potential Limitations to Feasibility of Anadromous Salmonid Introductions in a Reservoir
by Rachelle C. Johnson, Benjamin L. Jensen, Tessa J. Code, Jeffrey J. Duda and David A. Beauchamp
Water 2024, 16(8), 1157; https://doi.org/10.3390/w16081157 - 19 Apr 2024
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Introducing anadromous fish upstream of migration barriers has frequently been proposed as a conservation strategy, but existing conditions and future changes to the ecosystems above barriers such as invasive species, climate change, and varying water operations influence the capacity to support such introductions. [...] Read more.
Introducing anadromous fish upstream of migration barriers has frequently been proposed as a conservation strategy, but existing conditions and future changes to the ecosystems above barriers such as invasive species, climate change, and varying water operations influence the capacity to support such introductions. In the Upper Skagit River, Washington, USA, introduction of anadromous salmonids above three high-head dams was proposed; however, the proliferation of invasive redside shiner Richardsonius balteatus fundamentally altered reservoir food web interactions, presenting potential challenges for the growth and production of introduced anadromous salmonids. By combining empirical measurements of zooplankton availability and temporal patterns in thermal structure of the reservoir with bioenergetics model simulations to quantify the rearing capacity of Ross Lake, we estimated the lake could support millions of sockeye salmon fry entering in spring after accounting for temporal consumption demand by the existing planktivore community dominated by redside shiner. The initial fry estimates varied according to the expected fry-to-smolt survival rate, and whether salmonids would be thermally restricted from prey in the epilimnion. This translated to estimates of 189,000 to 285,000 smolts leaving the following spring, and 7700 to 11,700 returning adults, using mean fry-to-smolt and smolt-to-adult survival rates from a nearby sockeye salmon population. We also estimated that predation potential could pose substantial mortality for lake-rearing sockeye or Chinook salmon, although it is expected to play a lesser role in limiting survival of species that only migrate through the reservoir. These results provide a case study and framework for examining bottom-up and top-down food web processes that influence growth and survival of introduced anadromous salmonids in reservoir habitats, thus guiding the direction of future feasibility studies in Ross Lake and other regulated rivers where introduction programs are considered. Full article
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