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- Title
Occupancy and detection of Wavyrayed Lampmussel (Lampsilis fasciola) in Ontario, Canada<sup>1</sup>.
- Authors
Lamothe, Karl A.; McNichols-O'Rourke, Kelly A.; Morris, Todd J.
- Abstract
Freshwater mussels (Bivalvia: Unionidae) are the most imperilled taxon in Canada. To facilitate species recovery efforts, an understanding of species distribution and habitat that supports species persistence is needed. Detecting mussels presents unique challenges and requires considerable effort owing to their complex life histories and widespread declines. Here, observations of the imperilled Wavyrayed Lampmussel (Lampsilis fasciola Rafinesque, 1820) from the Grand and Thames rivers, Ontario, Canada, were used to quantify species detection and occupancy probabilities, and the relationship between occupancy probability and substrate size. The best model for the data included a river-specific covariate for detection and an intercept model for occupancy. Detection probability of Wavyrayed Lampmussel was higher in the Grand River than in the Thames River. Limited variation in substrate size measurements restricted occupancy modelling, but field measurements qualitatively aligned with previous habitat descriptions. Overall, knowledge of species detection and occupancy probabilities for Wavyrayed Lampmussel will not only enhance the understanding of species distribution and habitat associations, but also ensure that the response of the species to threats and recovery actions are captured.
- Subjects
ONTARIO; CANADA; FASCIOLA; SPECIES distribution; FRESHWATER mussels; BIVALVES; UNIONIDAE
- Publication
Canadian Journal of Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences, 2021, Vol 78, Issue 9, p1305
- ISSN
0706-652X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1139/cjfas-2020-0325