habitat suitability index models and instream flow suitability curves

Table 2. Availability of 51 curves for IFIM analyses of spotted bass habitat.Velocitl Oepth a a b Temperature a Cover aSubstrate 'N(J'1Spawn inq Use SI curve, Use SI curve, Use 5I curve, Use 51 curve, No curveFig. 3. Fig. 3. Fig. 3. Fig. 3. necessary.Egg incubation Use 51 curve, Use 51 curve, Use 51 curve, Use 51 curve No curveFig. 4. Fig. 4. Fig. 4. Fig. 4. necessary.Fry Use 51 curve, Use 51 curve, Use 51 curve, Use 51 curve Use 51 curve,Fig. 5. Fig. 5. Fig. 5. Fig. 5. Fig. 5.Juvenile Use 51 curve, Use 51 curve, Use 51 curve, Use 51 curve Use 51 curve,Fig. 6. Fig. 6. Fig. 6. Fig. 6. Fig. 6.Adult Use SI curve, Use SI curve, Use 51 curve, Use 51 curve Use 51 curve,Fig. 7. Fig. 7. Fig. 7. Fig. 7. Fig. 7.aWhen use of SI curves is prescribed, refer to the appropriate curve in the H5I or IFIM section.bThe following categories may be used for IFIM analyses (see Bovee 1982):1 = plant detritus/organic material2 = mud/soft clay3 = silt (particle size < 0.062 mm)4 = sand (particle size 0.062- 2.000 mm)5 = gravel (particle size 2.0-64.0 mm)6 = cobble/rubble (particle size 64.0-250.0 mm)7 = boulder (particle size 250.0-4000.0 mm)8 = bedrock (solid rock)