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Little Topashaw Creek - Effects on fish community - Links between changes in fish community and fish habitat

Changes in fish population density, average size, and community structure mirrored trends observed in other incised stream ecosystems. Collections were dominated by cyprinids and centrarchids, but the relative dominance of cyprinids was inversely related to the mean water depth.

spotted bass

black spot

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Water Quality and Ecology Research: Oxford, MS