Early development of marine catfishes (Ariidae): from mouth brooding to the release of juveniles in nursery habitats

Lima, André R. A.; Barletta, M.; Dantas, David Valença; Ramos, J. A. A.; Costa, Mônica F.

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“…Various components of the fish fauna have been described in detail. Among the Ariidae, movement patterns of C. spixii , Cathorops agassizii (Eigenmann & Eigenmann 1888) and Sciades herzbergii (Bloch 1794) have been correlated with seasonal changes in salinity, oxygen and temperature (Dantas et al ., ); the seasonal diet shifts and overlap in C. spixii and C. agassizii have been described and nursery habitat shifts studied, again it is salinity and rainfall patterns that strongly influence both diets and nursery areas, and help to mitigate competition (Dantas et al ., ); and the early development from mouth brooding to release of juveniles of these two ariids and the importance of their euryhalinity, tolerance of high turbidity and multiple habitat use have been shown to be important for their survival (Lima et al ., , ). Working on three species of Gerreidae, Ramos et al .…”

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A review of estuarine fish research in South America: what has been achieved and what is the future for sustainability and conservation?

Blaber

Barletta²

2016

Journal of Fish Biology

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Estuarine fish research in South America began in the early 20th Century, but it is only within the last 40 years that detailed studies have been undertaken. This review firstly summarizes research results from South American estuaries by geographic area, starting with the temperate south-east, then the temperate-sub-tropical transition zone in Brazil, then the semi-arid and tropical estuaries of north and north-east Brazil including the Amazon complex, then the north and Caribbean coasts and finally down the Pacific coast of the continent. They include almost all types of estuarine systems, from large open systems (e.g. the temperate Rio de La Plata and tropical Amazon) to extensive coastal lakes (e.g. the temperate Patos Lagoon and tropical Cienega Grande de Santa Marta). They encompass a broad range of climatic and vegetation types, from saltmarsh systems in the south-east and fjords in the south-west to both arid and humid tropical systems, dominated by mangroves in the north. Their tidal regimes range from microtidal (e.g. Mar Chiquita, Argentina) through mesotidal (e.g. Goiana, Brazil) to macrotidal in the Amazon complex where they can exceed 7 m. The review uses where possible the recent standardization of estuarine fish categories and guilds, but the ways that fishes use tropical South American systems may necessitate further refinements of the categories and guilds, particularly in relation to freshwater fishes, notably the Siluriformes, which dominate many north and north-east South American systems. The extent to which South American studies contribute to discussions and paradigms of connectivity and estuarine dependence is summarized, but work on these topics has only just begun. The anthropogenic issue of pollution, particularly in relation to heavy metals and fishes and fisheries in estuaries is more advanced, but the possible effects of climate change have barely been addressed. Studies around conservation and management are briefly reviewed and the extent to which key factors are being addressed is examined. Although there have been major advances in knowledge of estuarine fishes in South America, information is patchy, with most data from relatively few systems in Argentina and Brazil.

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Section: Review Of Research Results and Activities By Geographic Areamentioning

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A review of estuarine fish research in South America: what has been achieved and what is the future for sustainability and conservation?

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Barletta²

2016

Journal of Fish Biology

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“…The number of adult specimens here is very small to allow for any final conclusions about changes in the ontogeny of the otoliths for this species, but this should be investigated further. Lima, Barletta, Dantas, Ramos, and Costa (2013) observed some changes in ariids throughout their ontogeny and attributed these changes possibly to functional priorities for the development of sensory organs. These priorities could be associated, e.g., to reproduction and/or to movements among different habitats, as S. proops inhabits coastal, estuarine and fresh waters.…”

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Morphometric analysis of otoliths of juvenile crucifix sea catfish Sciades proops (Valenciennes, 1840)

2017

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Summary The objective of this study was to analyze the morphometry of otoliths for Sciades proops juveniles by testing the hypothesis of equality in morphometric relationships for the right and left otoliths, which could then be interchangeably used to estimate fish size or weight. Samples were obtained monthly directly from anglers after each event that took place off the state of Sergipe from March/2014 to April/2015. Anglers used rod and reel during these events, with no restriction on hook size or line thickness. Each fish specimen sampled had their total weight (W, g) and total length (TL, cm) measured and their lapillus otoliths removed and stored separately. Each otolith had its length (OL), width (OWi), and thickness (OT) measured (all in mm) under a stereomicroscope. Otoliths were weighed using a precision scale (OW, g). A total of 883 specimens were sampled: TL = 12.0–60.5 cm and W = 9.8–1880 g. The weight‐length relationship for the juvenile fishes was W = 0.0052TL3.086 and for their otoliths was OW = 0.0002OL3.177. The weight‐length and length‐length relationships fitted for each otolith (right and left) were not statistically different and thus all relations were estimated for grouped otoliths. The length‐length relationships for the otoliths were: OWi = 0.947OL−0.205 and OT = O.484OL−0.698. The relationship estimated for juvenile fish and otolith weight was Wj = 1076.1OW−9.120. For juvenile fish total length and otolith length, width and thickness, the following relationships were estimated: TLj = 4.028OL−3.199, TLj = 4.208OWi−2.091, and TLj = 7.824OT + 3.659, respectively. Relationships between fish and otolith size, and between fish and otolith weight indicated a change in slope close to Lm50, which should be better explored when more adult specimens are available.

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“…High densities of mouth-brooder males, free embryos and young juveniles were observed in the upper estuary during the late-dry season (December-February), characterizing their reproductive grounds. Mangrove creeks are important grounds only for later phases of these species, since earliest phases receive parental care (Ramos et al, 2011;Lima et al, 2012Lima et al, , 2013.…”

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Systematic Review of Fish Ecology and Anthropogenic Impacts in South American Estuaries: Setting Priorities for Ecosystem Conservation

Barletta

Lima

2019

Front. Mar. Sci.

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Research on estuarine ecology in South America (SA) increased quali-quantitatively since the early 1980 in search of consistent recommendations for estuarine conservation. The most important ecological theory achieved is that the seasonal fluctuation of the salinity gradient creates an ecocline influenced by gradual changes between river-dominated to marine-like waters. Estuarine fish fauna adapts to these changeable abiotic characteristics, including the spatial, and seasonal bioavailability of dissolved oxygen and numerous pollutants. However, studies on the influence of the estuarine ecocline are still missing for key estuarine systems. This study provides an overview of fish ecology and anthropogenic impacts within estuarine systems of SA and discusses priorities for environmental conservation. Research on fish reached important conclusions regarding essential habitats and fish interaction with other biological and abiotic compartments over spatio-temporal settings, including conditions of severe anthropogenic impacts. These impacts are related to unplanned urban settlements, industrial estates, ports, damming of major rivers, dredging activities, and deforestation for extensive farming. Changes in estuarine morphology alter natural flows and lead to habitat losses, disrupting the ecocline and impairing fishes from moving among formerly connected habitats, especially earlier ontogenetic phases. In addition, industrial, urban, and farming activities often result in high loads of metals and persistent organic pollutants, organic enrichment and oxygen depletion. Moreover, plastic debris, a ubiquitous contaminant with sources on every human activity, including fishing, when fragmented into microplastics, become preferably concentrated in semi-enclosed environments, as estuaries. Metals, POPs and microplastics are actually asserted to be persistent. When in high concentrations, they become bioavailable to the estuarine trophic web through bioaccumulation, being biomagnified or biotransfered toward higher trophic level organisms, such as top predator fishes. Therefore, research on environmental quality and fish ecology must be based on robust sampling designs along the whole ecocline using long-term approaches. In addition, basic sanitation, co-management, an improved Barletta and Lima Ecology and Conservation of South American Estuaries licensing system and scientifically-based risk assessments/monitoring for all sorts of enterprise are also urgent. These conservation priorities need to be in place before human-driven changes surpass the ecosystem's capacity to produce resources and maintain services.

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Early development of marine catfishes (Ariidae): from mouth brooding to the release of juveniles in nursery habitats

Cited by 14 publications

References 33 publications

A review of estuarine fish research in South America: what has been achieved and what is the future for sustainability and conservation?

A review of estuarine fish research in South America: what has been achieved and what is the future for sustainability and conservation?

Morphometric analysis of otoliths of juvenile crucifix sea catfish Sciades proops (Valenciennes, 1840)

Systematic Review of Fish Ecology and Anthropogenic Impacts in South American Estuaries: Setting Priorities for Ecosystem Conservation

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