James A Crossman
Molly A H Webb
Josh Korman
Michael D Yard
20220511
Rainbow trout reproduction data from 3 sampling trips (2018-2019) within Glen Canyon, AZ
tabular data (csv)
Flagstaff, AZ
U.S. Geological Survey
https://doi.org/10.5066/P9CLR26O
James A. Crossman
Molly A.H. Webb
Josh Korman
Michael D. Yard
2022
Population reproductive structure of rainbow trout determined by histology and advancing methods to assign sex and assess spawning capability
journal manuscript
American Fisheries Society (online)
Transactions of the American Fisheries Society
https://doi.org/10.1002/tafs.10356
These data were compiled to describe population reproductive structure of rainbow trout in the Colorado River downstream of Glen Canyon Dam, Arizona. Objective(s) of our study were to describe the population on reproductive structure of the rainbow trout population in Glen Canyon on the Colorado River and evaluate the accuracy of nonlethal methods (manual expression and ultrasonography) for assigning sex and reproductive phase. These data represent samples collected in 3 sampling trips fall in October to November 2018, February 2019, and April 2019. These data were collected in Glen Canyon, from Glen Canyon Dam to Lees Ferry on the Colorado River. Specifically, we sampled three reaches within Glen Canyon to represent the upper (A: 2.0 - 4.8 km downstream of the dam), middle (B: 8.7 – 11.2 km), and lower (C: 18 – 20.7 km) sections of the tailwater, representing a little more than 1/3rd of the 25-km length of Glen Canyon. These data were collected by the study authors (Crossman, Webb, and Korman) as part of ongoing USGS Trout Recruitment and Growth Dynamics sampling trips in 2018 and 2019. Rainbow trout were sampled from each sampling site on each trip and approximately equal numbers taken from each of four size classes (100-199, 200-299, 300-399, 400-499 mm fork length). Fish were measured for length and weighed and a piece of gonad tissue was preserved for histological assignment in the lab. These data can be used to describe population reproductive structure of rainbow trout, understand less invasive methods for assigning sex, and improve our understanding of how somatic growth and energetic status influence population reproductive structure, reproductive seasonality, and later recruitments.
The purpose of these data are to describe population reproductive structure of rainbow trout in Glen Canyon and develop less invasive methods of assigning sex and assessing spawning capability. These data were created to improve our understanding of how somatic growth and energetic status influence population reproductive structure, reproductive seasonality, and later recruitments. Future researchers could use these data to describe annual trends in population reproductive structure if additional years of data collection occurs. Further, the approach to data collection and study design inherent within this dataset could be used to develop similar research on other rainbow trout populations or other species.
These data provide the population reproductive structure of the Glen Canyon population of rainbow trout in the Colorado River and the accuracy of assigning sex and reproductive phase using the expression of gametes technique and ultrasonography. The limitations of the data are that it was collected over 1 year at three distinct time points and biological results apply strictly to the Glen Canyon reach of the Colorado River until a larger sample size is collected over time. The methods developed as part of this research may be applied elsewhere. Data users should read the metadata record, acquire the associated journal manuscript identified as the ‘Larger Work Citation’, and review the 'Cross References' to have a complete understanding of how these data were created and used. The data are specific to the uses identified in this metadata record, as described in the ‘Larger Work Citation’, and any other use of these data may be inappropriate. See 'Distribution liability' statements for more information.
2018
2019
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datasets
field experiments
field inventory and monitoring
field methods
field sampling
fish
laboratory methods
population and community ecology
river reaches
sexing (plants & animals)
ISO 19115 Topic Categories
biota
inlandWaters
USGS Metadata Identifier
USGS:6202d6a1d34e622189dcdf7e
None
gonad tissue
histological assignment
manual expression
nonlethal methods
rainbow trout
recruitment
reproductive phase
samples
sex phase
size classes
tabular data
tailwater
ultrasonography
Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)
Arizona
Colorado River
Glen Canyon
Glen Canyon Dam
Lees Ferry
none
none
David L Ward
U.S. Geological Survey
Research Fish Biologist
mailing and physical
2255 North Gemini Drive
Flagstaff
AZ
86001
US
928-556-7280
dlward@usgs.gov
This research was funded by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation through the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program.
Josh Korman
Michael D. Yard
Theodore A. Kennedy
2017
Trends in rainbow trout Recruitment, Abundance, Survival, and Growth during a Boom-and-Bust Cycle in a Tailwater Fishery
Taylor & Francis (online)
Transactions of the American Fisheries Society
https://doi.org/10.1080/00028487.2017.1317663
No formal attribute accuracy tests were conducted
No formal logical accuracy tests were conducted
Data set is considered complete for the information presented, as described in the abstract. Users are advised to read the rest of the metadata record carefully for additional details.
No formal positional accuracy tests were conducted
No formal positional accuracy tests were conducted
Development of the GCD Histo Sex data table: This data table contains all raw data collected for the project. The data were created from field, lab sampling, or mathematical calculations. The only processing associated with data provided was either histology to assign gametogenic stage or reproductive phase or calculations for Gonadosomatic Index (GSI), condition factor (CF), and predicted weight (Pred_Weight). These data records are the result of data calculations. GSI was calculated as the gonad weight divided by the body weight and multiplied times 100 (gonad weight/total body weight x100). Pred_Weight was calculated from the equation used was predicted weight = exp(a+b*loge(forklength)), where 'a' is the intercept and 'b' is the slope. CF was calculated as the body weight (BodyWGT) divided by the predicted weight (Pred.Weight). Samples with germ cells were examined under a compound scope (Leica DM 2000, 100x-400x) and classified to a specific gametogenic stage (Phase). Gametogenic stages were grouped into one of four reproductive phases (see Table 1 in Larger Work Citation).
2021
Data Quality Assessment and Quality Control (QAQC): Data were quality assessed at multiple times during electronic entry (Spring 2019) and when the final data table was complete following histology (Winter 2020). All raw data sheets were reviewed by 2 qualified biologists on the project each night sampling finished to ensure completeness before leaving site. In the field, hard copy data sheets were digitally photographed after each night of sample collection and synced to a cloud storage backup. Data from each sampling session were entered digitally as soon as possible after each field session. The digital dataset was assessed by two researchers from this study against the hard copy field notes to look for transcriptional errors. Once all data for this study had been entered and the final data table produced, data were assessed for quality using descriptive statistics, including plots of raw variables to identify outliers and data discrepancies. Any discrepancies or outliers were resolved through comparisons against the raw field data. Data for individual fish was also cross referenced to the TRGD database as all fish for this study were included in their database. We used the TRGD database to compare information for fish in our study to their records for the same individuals. The handling and processing of gonad tissue are described by histologically determining sex and gametogenic stage assigned by a single reader, and a subset of slides (25%) were reviewed by two other readers to confirm sex and reproductive stage, a lack of germ cells, and/or gonadal abnormalities. For fish where assignment of sex or gametogenic stage was uncertain, the slides were reviewed by three readers and discussed to make a final assignment. Lab QA protocols followed those established by the US Fish and Wildlife Service and are not published in peer-reviewed literature. QA/QC was completed by multiple researchers; Dr. James Crossman, BC Hydro, and Dr. Molly Webb, USFWS. Histological QA/QC was completed by Dr. Molly Webb, USWFS; Dr. Vicki Blazer, USGS, Dr. Nancy Brown-Peterson, Gulf Coast Research Laboratory at the University of Southern Mississippi. Quality contol was conducted by data peer review (USGS SM 502.8). The data peer review involved checking that the data met standards for quality and completeness, especially the data values for the Gonadosomatic Index (GSI), condition factor (CF), and predicted weight (Pred_Weight) attributes.
2021
Finalize Data File for Dissemination: Data sent to the Southwest Biological Science Center Data Steward for dissemination and preservation per USGS Data Management Policies SM 502.6, SM 502.7, SM 502.8 and SM 502.9 (1 October 2016).
2022
GCD Histo Sex
This data table represents data collected on rainbow trout population reproductive structure, including individual assignment of gametogenic stage of development and reproductive phase. The data table also represents accuracy in using manual expression of gametes and ultrasonography to assign sex to rainbow trout The purpose of this data table is to better understand population reproductive structure for rainbow trout and advance less invasive tools to assign sex.
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Trip
This attribute in the data table represents the identifier for the specific sampling trip (n=3) from which a sample was collected. The attribute values represent each of 3 sampling trips 2018-Oct to 2018-Nov (n=119), 2019-Feb (n=139); 2019-April (n=143).
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a textual description of the month and year of the trip, to assist in identifying the date of data collection, attribute values are October 2018 (n=33), November 2018 (n=86), February 2019 (n=139) and April 2019 (n=143)
Date
This attribute in the data table represents the date the rainbow trout sample was collected. The attribute values represent the day, month, and year.
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10/30/2018
4/22/2019
date: mm/dd/yyyy
Night
This attribute in the data table represents night of the specific sampling trip the rainbow trout sample was collected
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The attribute values represent 1 of 6 sampling nights within each sampling trip.
Reach
This attribute in the data table represents the sampling reach where rainbow trout sample was collected.
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1A
upper sampling reach, 2.0 - 4.8 km downstream of the dam
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1B
middle sampling reach, 8.7 – 11.2 km downstream of the dam
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1C
lower sampling reach, 18 – 20.7 km downstream of the dam
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Site
This attribute in the data table represents the specific sampling site the rainbow trout sample was collected.
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The attribute values represent the specific sampling site within each each. 78 individual sites were sampled.
FishID
This attribute in the data table represents the specific sample name for each rainbow trout sample within a sampling trip.
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The attribute values represent the sample ID's within each specific trip as collection vials were labelled with trip and fish specific ID's. RBT = rainbow trout.
Express_Sex
This attribute in the data table represents the sex assigned to an individual rainbow trout following manual expression of gametes. Values assigned were either female, male, or unknown. The attribute value M represents when milt was expressed, F when eggs were expressed, and U when no gametes were expressed.
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F
female, eggs were expressed
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M
male, milt was expressed
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U
unknown, no gametes were expressed
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US_Sex
This attribute in the data table represents the sex assigned to an individual rainbow trout using ultrasonography. Values assigned were either female, male, or unknown. The attribute US_Sex value represents the gonad echogenicity and homogeneity and the presence/absence of oocytes or ovarian follicles.
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F
female
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M
male
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U
unknown
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Dissect_Sex
This attribute in the data table represents the sex assigned to an individual rainbow trout following dissection and visual observation of the gametes. Values assigned were either female, male, or unknown. The attribute values represents the macroscopic identification of sex in the gonads.
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F
female
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M
male
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U
unknown
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Fork_Length
This attribute in the data table represents the measured fork length of the individual rainbow trout. The attribute values represent the fork length of individual fish in millimeters.
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155
482
millimeters
Body_WGT
This attribute in the data table represents the measured weight of the individual rainbow trout. The attribute values represent the body weight of individual fish in grams.
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46
11141
grams
Gonad_WGT
This attribute in the data table represents the measured weight of the gonad once it was excised from the individual rainbow trout. The attribute value represents the gonad weight of individual fish in grams.
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0.08
113.9
grams
GSI
This attribute in the data table represents the Gonadosomatic Index (GSI) of the individual rainbow trout, calculated as the gonad weight divided by the body weight and multiplied times 100 (gonad weight/total body weight x100). The attribute value represents the GSI of individual fish.
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0.02617801
17.7177177
Gonadosomatic Index (gonad weight as percent of body weight)
Histo_Sex
This attribute in the data table represents the assigned sex from histological analysis of the gonad tissue. Values assigned were either female, or male. The attribute Histo_Sex value represents the microscopic identification of sex in the gonadal tissue.
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F
female
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M
male
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Histo_Stage
This attribute in the data table represents the assigned gametogenic stage from histological analysis of the gonad tissue. Values assigned were either stages 1-9 for females or 1-6 for males. The attribute Histo_Stage represents the microscopic identification of gametogenic stages of maturity (see Table 1 from 'Larger Work Citation' for full definitions).
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1
Female gametogenic stage 1, Oogonial Proliferation (OP), assigned histologically
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2
Female gametogenic stage 2, Primary Growth (PG), assigned histologically
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3
Female gametogenic stage 3, Cortical Alveolar (CA), assigned histologically
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4
Female gametogenic stage 4, Primary Vitellogenic (PV), assigned histologically
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5
Female gametogenic stage 5, Secondary Vitellogenic (SV), assigned histologically
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6
Female gametogenic stage 6, Tertiary Vitellogenic (TV), assigned histologically
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7
Female gametogenic stage 7, Oocyte Maturation (OM), assigned histologically
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8
Female gametogenic stage 8, Regressing (RG), assigned histologically
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9
Female gametogenic stage 9, Regenerating (RN), assigned histologically
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11
Male gametogenic stage 1, Spermatogonial Proliferation (SP), assigned histologically
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12
Male gametogenic stage 2, Early spermatogenesis (ES), assigned histologically
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13
Male gametogenic stage 3, Mid to late-spermatogenesis (ML), assigned histologically
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14
Male gametogenic stage 4, Ripe (RI), assigned histologically
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15
Male gametogenic stage 5, Post-spermiation (RG), assigned histologically
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16
Male gametogenic stage 6, Regenerating (RN), assigned histologically
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Phase
This attribute in the data table represents the assigned reproductive phase of an individual. Phases are are numeric codes for each reproductive phase of the fish. The attribute Phase represents the classification of the microscopic identification of gametogenic stage of maturity into classfications of phase of maturity. (see Table 1 from 'Larger Work Citation' for full definitions).
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1
Reproductive phase, Immature (IMM)
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2
Reproductive phase, Developing (DEV)
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3
Reproductive phase, Spawning capable (SPC)
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4
Reproductive phase, Regressing/regenerating (REG)
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Exp_Accuracy
This attribute in the data table represents if the assigned sex from manual expression of gametes matches the sex assigned from histological analysis of gonad tissue. Values are either correct or incorrect based on sex assignment.
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0
Incorrect sex assignment for manual expression of gametes (does not match histologically assigned sex)
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1
Correct sex assignment for manual expression of gametes (matches histologically assigned sex)
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US_Accuracy
This attribute in the data table represents if the assigned sex from Ultrasonography matches the sex assigned from histological analysis of gonad tissue. Values are either correct or incorrect based on sex assignment.
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0
Incorrect sex assignment for ultrasonography (does not match histologically assigned sex)
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1
Correct sex assignment for ultrasonography (matches histologically assigned sex)
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Pred_Weight
This attribute in the data table represents the predicted weight for the individual rainbow trout given weight relationship for all fish sampled within that reach within each trip. The equation used was predicted weight = exp(a+b*loge(forklength)), where 'a' is the intercept and 'b' is the slope.
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43.3676282
1137.538348
decimal number, predicted weight
CF
This attribute in the data table represents the condition factor (CF) for the individual rainbow trout. CF was calculated as the body weight (BodyWGT) divided by the predicted weight (Pred_Weight).
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0.662186492
2.23249882
decimal number, condition factor
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20220511
David L Ward
U.S. Geological Survey
Research Fish Biologist
mailing and physical
2255 North Gemini Drive
Flagstaff
AZ
86001
US
928-556-7280
dlward@usgs.gov
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