Fertilization dynamics in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss): effect of male age, social experience, and sperm concentration and motility on in vitro fertilization

We examine aspects of the fertilization dynamics of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) that may play a role in determining reproductive success of males of different age and status competing for spawning. There were no differences in the gonadosomatic indices and relative yields of milt of adult (3-year) and precocious (1-year) male rainbow trout collected from a wild population. The concentration of sperm in the milt of precocious males was higher than that of adult males. The duration of sperm motility was similar in the two groups of males and increased over the period of sampling. Interaction of a male with a nesting female caused an increase in milt yield, but did not affect sperm concentration, sperm motility, or fertilization rates. There was a sharp decline in fertilization rate 20 s or more after activation of the sperm or eggs by fresh water. Exposure to milt suspension for as little as 0.5 s resulted in fertilization of <27% of eggs. The short gamete longevity and the speed with which fertiliz...

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