Foods and feeding periodicity of the White River Springfish, Crenichthys baileyi

Authors

Gene R. Wilde, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Abstract

White River springfish collected in August and December 1966 from Hot Creek Spring, Nevada, fed primarily on amphipods, ostracods, plant fragments, and detritus. Compostition of the diet was similar in both months. However, amphipods were the most important food in August, while in December amphipods, ostacods, plant fragments, and detritus were of approximately equal importance. Comparison of diel feeding periodicity and activity patterns suggests that most of the daily activity of White River springfish is related to feeding.

Recommended Citation

Wilde, Gene R. (1989) "Foods and feeding periodicity of the White River Springfish, Crenichthys baileyi," Great Basin Naturalist: Vol. 49: No. 2, Article 12.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/gbn/vol49/iss2/12