Using accelerometry to quantify prey attack and handling behaviours in piscivorous pike Esox lucius

M. Van Deurs, A. Andersson, J. Vinterstare, A. Didenko, A. Persson, C. Brönmark, P. Anders Nilsson

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Abstract

Accelerometer technology was used to evaluate behaviours in the teleost ambush predator pike Esox lucius foraging on crucian carp Carassius carassius. Automated rule-based estimates of prey-size determined handling time were obtained and are compared with video-recorded behaviours. Solutions to tag attachment and the limitations imposed by battery-time and data-logging capacities are evaluated.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2462-2469
Number of pages8
JournalJournal of Fish Biology
Volume90
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2017 Jun 1

Subject classification (UKÄ)

  • Zoology
  • Behavioral Sciences Biology

Free keywords

  • accelerometer
  • Esox lucius
  • foraging
  • handling time
  • predation

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