TABLE I. Summary of parameter input values used in the Vortex baseline model.
| Parameter | Baseline value | Alternate values |
|---|---|---|
| Populations (n) | 1 | - |
| Initial population size | 200 | - |
| Carrying capacity | 420 | - |
| Inbreeding depression | 6 LE | - |
| Effect of inbreeding due to recessive lethal alleles (%) | 50 | - |
| Breeding system | Long-term polygyny | - |
| Age of first reproduction (♀/♂) | 5/6 | 4/5 |
| Maximum age of reproduction | 16 | 13/20 |
| Annual adult females reproducing [% (SD)] | 50 (22) | - |
| Average litter size | 1 | - |
| Density dependent reproduction? | No | - |
| Maximum litter size | 1 | - |
| Overall offspring sex ratio | 50:50 | - |
| Adult males in breeding pool | 90 | - |
| Mortality {age (♀/♂) [SD (%)]} | ||
| 0-1 | 25 (5)/25 (5) | - |
| 1-2 | 15 (5)/15 (5) | - |
| 2-3 | 10 (2.5)/10 (2.5) | - |
| 3-4 | 5 (2)/5 (2) | - |
| 4-5 | 2 (1)/10 (2.5) | - |
| 5-6 | 1 (0.5)/10 (1) | - |
| 6-10 | 1 (0.5)/1 (0.5) | - |
| 11-16 | +5% each year/+20% each year | - |
LE: lethal equivalent; SD: standard deviation.