Effects of passive integrated transponder ( PIT ) tags on short‐term feeding patterns in European perch (Perca fluviatilis)

Anna Chrysafi, Niels Jepsen, Diego del Villar‐Guerra, Martin H. Larsen, Christian Skov*

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Abstract

We tested the feeding behavior of small European perch (Perca fluviatilis) in a laboratory study during the first 24 hours after handling and 23 mm 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 languageEnglish
JournalJournal of Fish Biology
Volume99
Issue number6
Pages (from-to)2035-2039
Number of pages5
ISSN0022-1112
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021

Keywords

  • Evaluation
  • PIT tag
  • Post tagging
  • Prey fish

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