Method- and species-specific detection probabilities of fish occupancy in Arctic lakes: Implications for design and management
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Abstract
Studies examining species occurrence often fail to account for false absences in field sampling. We investigate detection probabilities of five gear types for six fish species in a sample of lakes on the North Slope, Alaska. We used an occupancy modeling approach to provide estimates of detection probabilities for each method. Variation in gear- and species-specific detection probability was considerable. For example, detection probabilities for the fyke net ranged from 0.82 (SE = 0.05) for least cisco (Coregonus sardinella) to 0.04 (SE = 0.01) for slimy sculpin (Cottus cognatus). Detection probabilities were also affected by site-specific variables such as depth of the lake, year, day of sampling, and lake connection to a stream. With the exception of the dip net and shore minnow traps, each gear type provided the highest detection probability of at least one species. Results suggest that a multimethod approach may be most effective when attempting to sample the entire fish community of Arctic lakes. Detection probability estimates will be useful for designing optimal fish sampling and monitoring protocols in Arctic lakes.
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Method- and species-specific detection probabilities of fish occupancy in Arctic lakes: Implications for design and management |
| Series title | Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences |
| DOI | 10.1139/cjfas-2012-0527 |
| Volume | 70 |
| Issue | 7 |
| Year Published | 2013 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | NRC Research Press |
| Contributing office(s) | Alaska Science Center Biology WTEB |
| Description | 8 p. |
| First page | 1055 |
| Last page | 1062 |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Other Geospatial | North Slope |
| Online Only (Y/N) | N |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |
| Google Analytic Metrics | Metrics page |