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Density, aggregation, and body size of northern pikeminnow preying on juvenile salmonids in a large river

January 1, 2001

Predation by northern pikeminnow Ptychocheilus oregonensis on juvenile salmonids Oncorhynchus spp. occurred probably during brief feeding bouts since diets were either dominated by salmonids (>80% by weight), or contained other prey types and few salmonids (

Publication Year 2001
Title Density, aggregation, and body size of northern pikeminnow preying on juvenile salmonids in a large river
DOI 10.1006/jfbi.2000.1524
Authors J.H. Petersen
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Journal of Fish Biology
Index ID 70023323
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Western Fisheries Research Center
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