Fishes and Chemical
Assessment
Ohio River downstream of TMC
June 29, 2005
Time:
8:10-9:10 PM
Weather:
warm, dry, 50% cloud coverage
Abiotic
Characteristics
|
|
River Surface |
|
Temperature
- Celsius |
27 |
|
pH – SU |
8 |
|
DO - ppm |
8.1 |
|
Turbidity |
Clear |
|
Conductivity
- uS |
440 |
Biotic
Characteristics
|
Fish from Electofishing Collections |
Number |
D.E.L.T. |
|
1. Gizzard shad |
9 |
|
|
2. Emerald
shiner |
37 |
|
|
3. Common carp |
2 |
1 fish |
|
4. Flathead
catfish |
1 |
|
|
5. River
carpsucker |
2 |
|
|
6. Black buffalo |
5 |
|
|
7. Channel
catfish |
4 |
1 fish |
|
8. Freshwater
drum |
3 |
|
|
9. Highfin
carpsucker |
1 |
|
|
10. Large mouth
bass |
2 |
|
|
11. Bluegill |
2 |
1 fish |
|
12. Golden
redhorse |
1 |
|
|
Total |
69 |
3 fish |