Multiple, solid evidence support that Austropotamobius italicus is not native to Spain

Clavero, Miguel; Centeno‐Cuadros, Alejandro

doi:10.1007/s13127-016-0296-0

Cited by 6 publications

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“…For example, using a geographical lexicon, Nores and López-Bao ( 2022 ) estimated that the current distribution of the Iberian wolf ( Canis lupus signatus ) still covers 70% of its 19th-century distribution. In contrast, Clavero et al ( 2022 ) used the same dataset but applied predictive modelling to compensate for gaps and biases in the data and arrived at a radically different result (30% of 19th-century distribution still intact). Corti and Díaz ( 2022 ) criticized Flueck et al ( 2022 ) for uncritically using historical sources thereby arriving at faulty conclusions regarding the former distribution, abundance, and habitat preferences of the huemul deer ( Hippocamelus bisulcus ) in Chile and Argentina.…”

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The practice of historical ecology: What, when, where, how and what for

Santana-Cordero,

Szabó,

Bürgi

et al. 2024

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In recent decades, there has been a growing number of studies exploring the historical dimensions of the interconnectedness of human societies and the environment. A core approach in this field is historical ecology. We analyzed 544 historical-ecological papers to assess patterns and trends in the field. We found a high degree of interdisciplinarity with a focus on local case studies, of periods of fewer than 500 years, analyzing archival sources through quantitative approaches. The proportion of papers containing management recommendations has increased over time. To make historical ecology globally relevant, more effort should be made to utilize studies across languages, borders and worldviews. We call for high standards regarding the use of social scientific methodologies. Lastly, we argue that fostering longer-term studies and assessing the real-life impact of policy recommendations emerging from historical ecology can help the discipline better contribute solutions to the challenges facing humanity in an uncertain future.

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The practice of historical ecology: What, when, where, how and what for

Santana-Cordero,

Szabó,

Bürgi

et al. 2024

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“…Astacus astacus , Pontastacus leptodactylus or Procambarus zonangulu s). In addition, the European species Austropotamobius fulcisianus (previously referred to as A. italicus or A. pallipes ) is considered a cryptogenic species (sensu Carlton, 1996 ) in Spain, due to the still lack of consensus among the scientific community on its status (Clavero et al., 2016 ; Clavero & Centeno‐Cuadros, 2016 ; Martínez‐Ríos et al., 2023 ; Matallanas et al., 2016 ).…”

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Procambarus virginalis Lyko, 2017: A new threat to Iberian inland waters

Sánchez,

Oficialdegui,

Torralba‐Burrial

et al. 2024

Ecology and Evolution

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An eco‐monitoring programme to assess faunal biodiversity in the main rivers of the northern Iberian Peninsula (Spain) reveals the first occurrence of the marbled crayfish Procambarus virginalis (Decapoda: Cambaridae) in Iberian inland waters. Iberian specimens have been identified by combining morphological and genetic traits. We discuss the most plausible pathways and introduction vectors, its potential invasiveness and subsequent impacts on host localities. Our preliminary results raise concern about the potential threat of P. virginalis to native fauna and ecosystem dynamics, as P. virginalis was found in an area of great cultural and ecological importance with relevant populations of endangered species. Due to the invasive history of the marbled crayfish, eradication of these individuals is urgent. This study confirms the importance of early warning systems for exotic species, keeping the population, forest guards and field technicians informed about potential invasive species to execute a rapid and effective response.

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Beyond one bone: Interdisciplinarity to assess nativeness of the tench (Tinca tinca) in Spain

Clavero

2019

Aquatic Conservation

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The native or non‐native status of a species can be difficult to discern when it has been present in a territory for a long time. To solve these conflicting cases it is often important to integrate the knowledge from multiple disciplines, because narrow‐focused approaches can produce misleading perceptions around nativeness. The tench (Tinca tinca) is thought to be native in Spain, and officially considered so, only because of putative Bronze Age remains of the species from a single archaeological site. This putative prehistoric record is here revisited and put into context using evidence from other approaches and disciplines, to show that the native status of the tench in Spain is solely based on an arguably erroneous identification of the remains of a single bone. Biogeographical and genetic patterns solidly support the non‐native status of the tench, and historical documents contain explicit records of the importation of the species to Spain in the sixteenth century. The tench must thus be considered a non‐native species in Spain and managed as such. This review shows how weak observations and errors can be entrenched in the scientific literature as established truths through repeated uncritical citations, with pervasive effects both for knowledge building and for the management of natural resources.

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Multiple, solid evidence support that Austropotamobius italicus is not native to Spain

Cited by 6 publications

References 14 publications

The practice of historical ecology: What, when, where, how and what for

The practice of historical ecology: What, when, where, how and what for

Procambarus virginalis Lyko, 2017: A new threat to Iberian inland waters

Beyond one bone: Interdisciplinarity to assess nativeness of the tench (Tinca tinca) in Spain

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