One study in Quebec, Canada found that the silver redhorse is abundant in what they call V-males, as they outnumber the females considerably. For every female on the spawning bed, there is a minimum of 2 males that are used to successfully reproduce. The common methodology includes two males pressing a female between them, causing a vibration to occur while the egg and the sperm are released.
A study conducted in Quebec, Canada found that silver redhorse are abundant among V-males, who significantly outnumber females. For each female on the spawning bed, at least two males participate to ensure successful reproduction. The standard procedure involves positioning two males between a single female, causing a vibration and releasing eggs and sperm.