Coho Salmon Growth and Movement in Klamath Basin Beaver Ponds and Constructed Habitats

A study investigating the movement and growth of juvenile coho salmon in three types of off-channel habitat within the Klamath watershed. The research focuses on constructed backwater ponds, beaver ponds, and small tributaries to assess habitat use. The dataset is provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and was last updated in March 2026.

Use Cases

• Modeling juvenile salmon growth rates based on habitat type mentioned in the description
• Comparing movement patterns between natural and constructed habitats described in the study
• Assessing the ecological value of beaver ponds for threatened salmon populations as a primary study focus

Strengths

• Study focuses on a federally listed threatened or endangered species (coho salmon).
• Research compares three distinct habitat types: constructed ponds, beaver ponds, and tributaries.
• Dataset originates from the authoritative National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Limitations

• Data is provided as a PDF, which may require extraction for computational analysis.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count and sample size are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce

Collection Method

Field study investigating movement and growth in specific habitats.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-14 22:53:25.252563; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Klamath River basin in northern California, encompassing the Southern Oregon/Northern California (SONCC) Evolutionarily Significant Unit.