Abstract
We tested the feeding behaviour of small European perch (Perca fluviatilis) in a laboratory study during the first 24 h after handling and 23 mm passive integrated transponder (PIT) tag implantation. Feeding commenced almost immediately following tagging and overall feeding patterns were unaffected by tagging. However, untagged perch had more feeding events than PIT-tagged individuals. This discrepancy could be attributed to post-tagging effects or/and reduced room for food due to the presence of the tag in the body cavity.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2035-2039 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Fish Biology |
Volume | 99 |
Issue number | 6 |
Early online date | 24 Aug 2021 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 2021 |
MoE publication type | A1 Journal article-refereed |
Keywords
- evaluation
- PIT tag
- post tagging
- prey fish