Using circulating reproductive hormones for sex determination of Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus oxyrinchus) in the Saco River estuary, Maine | Zendy

Carolyn R. Wheeler | Zendy; Ashleigh J. Novak | Zendy; Gail S. Wippelhauser | Zendy; James A. Sulikowski | Zendy

Open Access

Using circulating reproductive hormones for sex determination of Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus oxyrinchus) in the Saco River estuary, Maine

Author(s) -

Carolyn R. Wheeler,

Ashleigh J. Novak,

Gail S. Wippelhauser,

James A. Sulikowski

Publication year - 2016

Publication title -

conservation physiology

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.942

H-Index - 37

ISSN - 2051-1434

DOI - 10.1093/conphys/cow059

Subject(s) - acipenser , estuary , fishery , fish migration , biology , sturgeon , habitat , sex ratio , ecology , fish <actinopterygii> , population , demography , sociology

The reproductive hormones associated with sex have been well studied in many sturgeon species. Here, these hormones are quantified as a non-lethal method to determine the sex and maturity of Atlantic sturgeon. The findings imply that the study area is used by multiple life stages, providing evidence for the importance of the habitat.

The content you want is available to Zendy users.

Already have an account? Click here to sign in.

Having issues? You can contact us here

Accelerating Research