4.5 River Basins
• Study habitat use and life-history characteristics of priority species (e.g., Atlantic Sturgeon, Chowanoke Crayfsh, and V-lip Redhorse)
• Determine impacts of nonnative species on priority species.
• Support taxonomic research for priority species (e.g., Lake Phelps Killifsh and Cambarus sp. C ).
• Support genetics research that informs augmentation policy.
• Support development of captive propagation techniques for priority species (e.g., Bridle Shiner, Banded Sunfsh, and Alewife Floater) In addition to the SGCN species found in the basin (see Table 4.54), a list of knowledge-gap priority species is provided in Table 4.55. Management Practices. Management practices that reduce impacts and work synergis- tically with other conservation actions are needed to enhance the resilience of natural resources. Particular needs include preserving biodiversity, protecting native populations and their habitats, and improving degraded habitats.
• Support eforts to restore the native aquatic community (e.g., reintroduction or augmentation).
T ABLE 4.55 Knowledge-gap priority species in the Chowan River Basin
Federal/ State Status*
Taxa Group
Scientifc Name
Common Name Glassy Darter Banded Killifsh Longnose Gar Roanoke Darter
Etheostoma vitreum Fundulus diaphanus Lepisosteus osseus Percina roanoka Petromyzon marinus Corbicula fuminea Elliptio fsheriana Elliptio icterina Lampsilis radiata Ligumia nasuta Pyganodon cataracta Uniomerus carolinianus Utterbackia imbecillis
FISH
— — — — — — — —
Sea Lamprey
MUSSEL
Asian Clam [Exotic]
Northern Lance Variable Spike
Eastern Lampmussel Eastern Pondmussel Eastern Floater Florida Pondhorn
—/T —/T
— — —
Paper Pondshell
* See Table 4.43 in Section 4.5.3.2 for abbreviations.
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