Sequence analysis and acoustic tracking of individual lake sturgeon identify multiple patterns of river–lake habitat use
Abstract Understanding the spatial ecology of sturgeon (Acipenseridae) has proven to be a challenge due to the life history characteristics of these fish, especially their long life span, intermittent spawning, and long‐distance migrations. Within the Huron‐Erie Corridor (HEC) of the Laurentian Grea...
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doaj-a3a6bd9c452c4500a1cc288b26b1f0322020-11-25T02:44:58ZengWileyEcosphere2150-89252019-12-011012n/an/a10.1002/ecs2.2983Sequence analysis and acoustic tracking of individual lake sturgeon identify multiple patterns of river–lake habitat useScott F. Colborne0Darryl W. Hondorp1Christopher M. Holbrook2Michael R. Lowe3James C. Boase4Justin A. Chiotti5Todd C. Wills6Edward F. Roseman7Charles C. Krueger8Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Center for Systems Integration and Sustainability Michigan State University 480 Wilson Road East Lansing Michigan 48824 USAGreat Lakes Science Center U.S. Geological Survey 1451 Green Road Ann Arbor Michigan 48105 USAGreat Lakes Science Center U.S. Geological Survey, Hammond Bay Biological Station 11188 Ray Drive Millersburg Michigan 49759 USAGreat Lakes Science Center U.S. Geological Survey, Hammond Bay Biological Station 11188 Ray Drive Millersburg Michigan 49759 USAAlpena Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 480 W. Fletcher Street Alpena Michigan 49707 USAAlpena Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 480 W. Fletcher Street Alpena Michigan 49707 USAMichigan Department of Natural Resources Lake St. Clair Fisheries Research Station 33135 South River Road Harrison Township Michigan 48045 USAGreat Lakes Science Center U.S. Geological Survey 1451 Green Road Ann Arbor Michigan 48105 USADepartment of Fisheries and Wildlife Center for Systems Integration and Sustainability Michigan State University 480 Wilson Road East Lansing Michigan 48824 USAAbstract Understanding the spatial ecology of sturgeon (Acipenseridae) has proven to be a challenge due to the life history characteristics of these fish, especially their long life span, intermittent spawning, and long‐distance migrations. Within the Huron‐Erie Corridor (HEC) of the Laurentian Great Lakes, habitat use of 247 lake sturgeon (Acipenser fulvescens) was monitored over a three‐year period (2015–2017) with acoustic transmitters. Extensive spatial coverage of receivers throughout the St. Clair River, Lake St. Clair, and Detroit River between Lake Huron and Lake Erie (~150 km) allowed for continuous monitoring of the movements of acoustic‐tagged individuals. Sequence analysis of individual detection histories was used to describe lake sturgeon habitat use and to determine (1) whether distinct habitat‐use patterns occurred within the HEC; (2) whether the range of habitats occupied varied across seasons among sturgeon grouped by common patterns; and (3) whether variation identified was related to tagging sites in the two rivers or sex. Lake sturgeon were active throughout the HEC, but five distinct habitat‐use patterns were identified. River residents were not broadly distributed across entire rivers, but rather associated with particular segments (middle Detroit River, St. Clair River delta). Variations in habitat‐use sequences were in part related to three river tagging sites, but not sex, and did not produce groups with sequences that reflected all five habitat‐use patterns derived from cluster analysis. Lake sturgeon distribution was reduced to fewer habitat segments during winter and expanded to the maximum extent during the spring and summer. Conservation planning that incorporates behavioral diversity of habitat use is relatively rare due to a lack of observations on movements of individuals at biologically relevant spatial and temporal scales, but using telemetry and sequence analysis methods may promote the success of conservation and restoration efforts.https://doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.2983acoustic telemetryconservation biologyfreshwaterhabitat useindividual variabilitysequence analysis |
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Scott F. Colborne Darryl W. Hondorp Christopher M. Holbrook Michael R. Lowe James C. Boase Justin A. Chiotti Todd C. Wills Edward F. Roseman Charles C. Krueger |
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Scott F. Colborne Darryl W. Hondorp Christopher M. Holbrook Michael R. Lowe James C. Boase Justin A. Chiotti Todd C. Wills Edward F. Roseman Charles C. Krueger Sequence analysis and acoustic tracking of individual lake sturgeon identify multiple patterns of river–lake habitat use Ecosphere acoustic telemetry conservation biology freshwater habitat use individual variability sequence analysis |
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Scott F. Colborne Darryl W. Hondorp Christopher M. Holbrook Michael R. Lowe James C. Boase Justin A. Chiotti Todd C. Wills Edward F. Roseman Charles C. Krueger |
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Sequence analysis and acoustic tracking of individual lake sturgeon identify multiple patterns of river–lake habitat use |
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Sequence analysis and acoustic tracking of individual lake sturgeon identify multiple patterns of river–lake habitat use |
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Sequence analysis and acoustic tracking of individual lake sturgeon identify multiple patterns of river–lake habitat use |
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Sequence analysis and acoustic tracking of individual lake sturgeon identify multiple patterns of river–lake habitat use |
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Sequence analysis and acoustic tracking of individual lake sturgeon identify multiple patterns of river–lake habitat use |
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sequence analysis and acoustic tracking of individual lake sturgeon identify multiple patterns of river–lake habitat use |
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Ecosphere |
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2019-12-01 |
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Abstract Understanding the spatial ecology of sturgeon (Acipenseridae) has proven to be a challenge due to the life history characteristics of these fish, especially their long life span, intermittent spawning, and long‐distance migrations. Within the Huron‐Erie Corridor (HEC) of the Laurentian Great Lakes, habitat use of 247 lake sturgeon (Acipenser fulvescens) was monitored over a three‐year period (2015–2017) with acoustic transmitters. Extensive spatial coverage of receivers throughout the St. Clair River, Lake St. Clair, and Detroit River between Lake Huron and Lake Erie (~150 km) allowed for continuous monitoring of the movements of acoustic‐tagged individuals. Sequence analysis of individual detection histories was used to describe lake sturgeon habitat use and to determine (1) whether distinct habitat‐use patterns occurred within the HEC; (2) whether the range of habitats occupied varied across seasons among sturgeon grouped by common patterns; and (3) whether variation identified was related to tagging sites in the two rivers or sex. Lake sturgeon were active throughout the HEC, but five distinct habitat‐use patterns were identified. River residents were not broadly distributed across entire rivers, but rather associated with particular segments (middle Detroit River, St. Clair River delta). Variations in habitat‐use sequences were in part related to three river tagging sites, but not sex, and did not produce groups with sequences that reflected all five habitat‐use patterns derived from cluster analysis. Lake sturgeon distribution was reduced to fewer habitat segments during winter and expanded to the maximum extent during the spring and summer. Conservation planning that incorporates behavioral diversity of habitat use is relatively rare due to a lack of observations on movements of individuals at biologically relevant spatial and temporal scales, but using telemetry and sequence analysis methods may promote the success of conservation and restoration efforts. |
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acoustic telemetry conservation biology freshwater habitat use individual variability sequence analysis |
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