Record Info:

Extended Citation
Li, X., Litvak, M. K., & Clarke, J. E. H. (2007). Overwintering habitat use of shortnose sturgeon (Acipenser brevirostrum): defining critical habitat using a novel underwater video survey and modeling approach. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sc
Reference Abbreviation
Li et al, 2007
Date Communicated
2007
Location Details
Upper Kennebecasis River
Group
Biological - Fauna
Preliminary Ecosystems Component
SARA Schedule 1: Special Concern
Attribute/Species (e.g.)
Shortnose sturgeon
Metric/Detail
estimated population size
Primary Objective
Locate overwintering site for SJR Shortnose sturgeon, identify habitat preference and estimate overwinteringt population size.
Key Findings/Monitoring Red Flags
4836 plus/minus 69 shortnosed sturgeon estimated to utilize this over-wintering location (Upper Kennebecasis)
Data Collection Start
2005
Data Collection Finish
2005
Physical collection of data/samples
Yes
Referenced Data Source (if data not physically collected or not available in text)
Stakeholder Group
Stakeholder Name
*Journal Article
Type of Reference
Journal Article
Source Details
Can. J. Fish. Aquat. Sci.
Monitoring Tool
underwater video camera system
Monitoring/Management Recommendations
Suggest defining overwintering site (Upper Kennebecasis River) as critical habitat (following the Canadian Species at risk Act policies)
Notes
File/Paper Location
PDF Available