“…(2015), at times of higher PSR discharge, G. genidens and A. luniscutis were more abundant, thus contributing to higher mean THg values for both species compared with B. bagre . At times of lower PSR discharge, B. bagre is more abundant; thus as suggested by authors worldwide and for the PSR estuary, during low river discharge the main source of Hg is the direct deposition of the contaminant from the atmosphere to surface waters, resulting in higher concentrations of THg in fish due to the rapid methylation and absorption by biota, thus becoming more bioavailable (Harris et al ., 2007; Mason et al ., 2012; Araujo et al ., 2017; Azevedo et al ., 2018).…”