The study of biological invasions can be roughly divided into three parts: detection, monitoring, mitigation. Here, our objectives were to describe the marine fauna of the area of the port of São Sebastião (on the northern coast of the state of São Paulo, in the São Sebastião Channel, SSC) to detect introduced species. Descriptions of the faunal community of the SSC with respect to native and allochthonous (invasive or potentially so) diversity are lacking for all invertebrate groups. Sampling was carried out by specialists within each taxonomic group, in December 2009, following the protocol of the Rapid Assessment Survey (RAS) in three areas with artificial structures as substrates. A total of 142 species were identified (61 native, 15 introduced, 62 cryptogenic, 4 not classified), of which 17 were Polychaeta (12, 1, 1, 3), 24 Ascidiacea (3, 6, 15, 0), 36 Bryozoa (17, 0, 18, 1), 27 Cnidaria (2, 1, 24, 0), 20 Crustacea (11, 4, 5, 0), 2 Entoprocta (native), 16 Mollusca (13, 3, 0, 0). Twelve species are new occurrences for the SSC. Among the introduced taxa, two are new for coastal Brazil. Estimates of introduced taxa are conservative as the results of molecular studies suggest that some species previously considered cryptogenic are indeed introduced. We emphasize that the large number of cryptogenic species illustrates the need for a long-term monitoring program, especially in areas most susceptible to bioinvasion. We conclude that rapid assessment studies, even in relatively wellknown regions, can be very useful for the detection of introduced species and we recommend that they be carried out on a larger scale in all ports with heavy ship traffic.
The present study describes the first information about the population structure of the flecked box crab, Hepatus pudibundus, in Northern Rio de Janeiro State (21° 30' and 21° 50' S). From April 2006 to March 2007 monthly samples (n = 12) were conducted using a bottom trawl net aboard local shrimp fishery boats. The specimens were classified by gender and maturity status, measured and weighed. In total, 523 individuals of H. pudibundus were captured: 299 (57.2%) males and 224 (42.8%) females. In general, the sex ratio was constant over the studied period, with slight predominance of males. The adult specimens were more numerous than the juveniles' ones. Male specimens were larger and heavier than females, with averages of 46,8 ± 9,1 mm in carapace width and 23,4 ± 13,2 g in weight, compared to 45,3 ± 6,6 mm and 18,8 ± 7,9 g for females. The relationships between weight and carapace width were adjusted by the equations W = 0.0002.CW*3.0391 (R2 = 0.97) (males) and W = 0.0003.CW*2.8734 (R2 = 0.94) (females). The species H. pudibundus has little significance to the regional shrimp fishery, but this study indicates its regular occurrence in coastal waters from Northern Rio de Janeiro State. Resumo: O presente estudo descreve as primeiras informações sobre a estrutura populacional do siri-baú, Hepatus pudibundus, na costa Norte do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (21° 30' e 21° 50' S). Entre abril de 2006 e março de 2007 foram realizadas coletas mensais (n = 12) com rede de arrasto de fundo em embarcações da pesca camaroneira local. Os espécimes foram classificados quanto ao sexo e maturidade, medidos e pesados. No total, foram capturados 523 indivíduos de H. pudibundus: 299 (57,2%) machos e 224 (42,8%) fêmeas. De modo geral, a razão sexual na população se manteve estável ao longo do período de estudo, com ligeiro predomínio de machos. Os espécimes adultos foram mais numerosos do que os juvenis. Os machos foram maiores e mais pesados que as fêmeas, com médias da largura da carapaça de 46,8 ± 9,1 mm e peso de 23,4 ± 13,2 g, em comparação com 45,3 ± 6,6 mm e 18,8 ± 7,9 g para as fêmeas. As relações entre peso e largura da carapaça foram ajustadas pelas equações P = 0,0002.LC*3,0391 (R2 = 0,97) (machos) e P = 0,0003.LC*2,8734 (R2 = 0,94) (fêmeas). A espécie H. pudibundus tem pouca representatividade na pesca camaroneira regional, mas o presente estudo indica sua ocorrência regular em associação às águas costeiras do Norte do Estado do Rio de Janeiro. Palavras-chave: Brachuyra, razão sexual, biometria, pesca artesanal, Estado do Rio de Janeiro.
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