Biological invasions of fresh water: Empirical rules and assembly theory

Moyle, Peter B.; Light, Theo

doi:10.1016/0006-3207(96)00024-9

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“…The propagation of exotic species has been mentioned as the second-greatest cause of loss of aquatic biodiversity (Allan and Flecker, 1993). Although many factors may influence the success of an invasive species, from its arrival to its establishment and integration with its new environment (Moyle and Light, 1996), human activities greatly accelerate the invasion process, directly or indirectly, broadening its geographical area and favouring so-called global homogenization (Ricciardi, 2007).…”

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The introduced snail Melanoides Tuberculatus (Muller, 1774) (Mollusca: Thiaridae) in aquatic ecosystems of the Brazilian Semiarid Northeast (Piranhas-Assu River basin, State of Rio Grande do Norte)

Santos

Eskinazi-Sant’Anna

2010

Braz. J. Biol.

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Records of the gastropod Melanoides tuberculatus (Müller, 1774), family Thiaridae, in the Piranhas-Assu River basin in Rio Grande do Norte reveal the dispersal of this native Southeast Asian and East African species into aquatic environments of the Brazilian semiarid region, including artificial environments (reservoirs) and lotic systems. The eutrophic conditions of the local waterbodies appear to favor the present situation, where this invasive species reaches extremely high densities, sometimes over 10,000 ind.m -2 as in Armando Ribeiro Gonçalves Reservoir. These observations indicate the immediate need for new studies on the spatial distribution of the species and its potential impact on the biodiversity and water quality of the waterbodies of the semiarid region of the state. Implantation of regular and systematic monitoring of the aquatic resources of the region is urgently required. ResumoRegistros da presença do gastrópode Melanoides tuberculatus (Müller, 1774), família Thiaridae, na bacia do Rio Piranhas-Assú no Rio Grande do Norte, revelam a dispersão desta espécie nativa do sudeste asiático e leste africano para ambientes aquáticos do semiárido brasileiro, incluindo ambientes artificiais (reservatórios) e sistemas lóticos. As condições eutróficas dos corpos d'água potiguares parecem favorecer a presente situação, em que a espécie invasora atingiu densidades extremamente elevadas, com valores acima de 10.000 ind.m -2 , como no reservatório Armando Ribeiro Gonçalves. Estas observações indicam a necessidade imediata de novos estudos sobre a distribuição espacial da espécie e seu potencial de impacto sobre a biodiversidade e qualidade da água dos corpos d'água do semiárido potiguar. Neste contexto, torna-se urgente a implantação de um regular e sistemático monitoramento dos recursos hídricos da região.Palavras-chave: Thiaridae, Melanoides tuberculatus, espécie invasora, semiárido brasileiro.

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The introduced snail Melanoides Tuberculatus (Muller, 1774) (Mollusca: Thiaridae) in aquatic ecosystems of the Brazilian Semiarid Northeast (Piranhas-Assu River basin, State of Rio Grande do Norte)

Santos

Eskinazi-Sant’Anna

2010

Braz. J. Biol.

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“…The abundance of females, along with the insemination mechanism, could indicate a possible competitive behavior among males. Studies in other regions have shown how the establishment of invasive species may be associated with deleterious effects on the native fauna (MOYLE & LIGHT 1996, SIMBERLOFF 2005. We emphasize the need for monitoring programs and assessment of allochthonous species, in order to minimize their negative impacts on aquatic ecosystems of the coastal plain of southern Brazil.…”

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Diet and reproductive dynamics of Trachelyopterus lucenai (Siluriformes: Auchenipteridae) in subtropical coastal lagoons in southern Brazil

Maia¹,

Artioli²,

Hartz³

2013

Zoologia (Curitiba)

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“…2), one change in many systems signifies a different threat: invasions by nonnative fishes. In many instances, invasions by nonnative species may be relatively benign (Rosenzwieg, 2001), but there are abundant examples of the relatively rapid loss of native fishes apparently caused by nonnative species (Minckley and Deacon, 1991;Young, 1995;Moyle and Light, 1996;Claudi and Leach, 1999). How fire might influence the interaction between native and nonnative fish species is unknown but is of substantial concern.…”

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“…Similarly, post-fire floods containing high levels of suspended sediment eliminated two isolated populations of nonnative brook trout (S. fontinalis) and rainbow trout in Arizona (Rinne, 1996), and isolated populations of native Gila trout in New Mexico (Propst et al, 1992). Moyle and Light (1996) argued that habitat degradation resulting from activities such as road building, logging, grazing, mining, water diversion, or other development tends to favor nonnative fish species. The pattern of strong populations of native salmonids in wilderness areas compared to populations elsewhere on federal lands supports this notion (Rieman and Apperson, 1989;Knapp, 1996;Kershner et al, 1997).…”

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“…Like fire effects on native fish, nonnative fish invasions are poorly understood (e.g. Moyle and Light, 1996). Though our understanding of the effects of fire on fish is admittedly incomplete, we conclude with a discussion of the general alternatives for managing fires, and our thoughts about their potential benefits for fish population persistence.…”

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Effects of fire on fish populations: landscape perspectives on persistence of native fishes and nonnative fish invasions

Dunham

Young

Gresswell

et al. 2003

Forest Ecology and Management

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Our limited understanding of the short and long-term effects of fire on fish contributes to considerable uncertainty in assessments of the risks and benefits of fire management alternatives. A primary concern among the many potential effects of fire is the effects of fire and fire management on persistence of native fish populations. Limited evidence suggests vulnerability of fish to fire is contingent upon the quality of affected habitats, the amount and distribution of habitat (habitat fragmentation), and habitat specificity of the species in question. Species with narrow habitat requirements in highly degraded and fragmented systems are likely to be most vulnerable to fire and fire-related disturbance. In addition to effects of fire on native fish, there are growing concerns about the effects of fire on nonnative fish invasions. The role of fire in facilitating invasions by nonnative fishes is unknown, but experience with other species suggests some forms of disturbance associated with fire may facilitate invasion. Management efforts to promote persistence of fishes in fire-prone landscapes can take the form of four basic alternatives: (1) prefire management; (2) post-fire management; (3) managing fire itself (e.g. fire fighting); and (4) monitoring and adaptive management. Among these alternatives, pre-fire management is likely to be most effective. Effective pre-fire management activities will address factors that may render fish populations more vulnerable to the effects of fire (e.g. habitat degradation, fragmentation, and nonnative species). Post-fire management is also potentially important, but suffers from being a reactive approach that may not address threats in time to avert them. Managing fire itself can be important in some contexts, but negative consequences for fish populations are possible (e.g. toxicity of fire fighting chemicals to fish). Monitoring and adaptive management can provide important new information for evaluating alternatives, but proper implementation is often hampered by inadequate study designs and inconsistent financial and institutional support. The challenge for providing better management guidelines will be to add solid empirical data and models to assess the relevance of emerging concepts and theories, and provide a sense of where and when fires pose significant risks and/or benefits to fishes. Published by Elsevier Science B.V.

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Biological invasions of fresh water: Empirical rules and assembly theory

Cited by 656 publications

References 48 publications

The introduced snail Melanoides Tuberculatus (Muller, 1774) (Mollusca: Thiaridae) in aquatic ecosystems of the Brazilian Semiarid Northeast (Piranhas-Assu River basin, State of Rio Grande do Norte)

The introduced snail Melanoides Tuberculatus (Muller, 1774) (Mollusca: Thiaridae) in aquatic ecosystems of the Brazilian Semiarid Northeast (Piranhas-Assu River basin, State of Rio Grande do Norte)

Diet and reproductive dynamics of Trachelyopterus lucenai (Siluriformes: Auchenipteridae) in subtropical coastal lagoons in southern Brazil

Effects of fire on fish populations: landscape perspectives on persistence of native fishes and nonnative fish invasions

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