A5053412375- Fish biology, ecology, and behavior
- Fish Biology and Ecology Studies
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Aquatic Ecosystems and Biodiversity
- Marine Ecology and Invasive Species
- Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth
- Marine and fisheries research
- Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics
- Agricultural and Food Sciences
- Amphibian and Reptile Biology
- Identification and Quantification in Food
- Animal Genetics and Reproduction
- Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management
- Crustacean biology and ecology
- Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
- Hydropower, Displacement, Environmental Impact
- Ichthyology and Marine Biology
- Environmental law and policy
- Turtle Biology and Conservation
- Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies
- Wildlife-Road Interactions and Conservation
- Coastal and Marine Management
- Freshwater macroinvertebrate diversity and ecology
- Reproductive biology and impacts on aquatic species
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto
2023-2025
Federal University of São João del-Rei
2015-2022
Centro Universitário de Belo Horizonte
2021
Centro Universitário Una
2007-2015
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais
2014-2015
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
2004-2014
Fraunhofer Center for Chemical-Biotechnological Processes
2007
Abstract Neotropical freshwater fishes are the most diverse on planet (>5,500 species), although nations in Latin America have been negligent regarding their conservation. National policies historically encouraged unsustainable practices, and recent decades witnessed a sharp increase harmful activities. Our aim with this review was to expose situation illustrate how national constitute main threat fish biodiversity. We explain that devastating, pervasive systemic threats rooted official...
Abstract Protecting riparian vegetation around streams is vital in reducing the detrimental effects of environmental change on freshwater ecosystems and maintaining aquatic biodiversity. Thus, identifying ecological thresholds useful for defining regulatory limits guiding management zones towards conservation biota. Using nationwide data fish invertebrates occurring small Brazilian streams, we estimated native loss which there are abrupt changes occurrence abundance bioindicators tested...
Abstract Brazil has a variety of aquatic ecosystems and rich freshwater biodiversity, but these components have been constantly damaged by the expansion unsustainable activities. An array different conservation strategies is needed, especially creation protected areas (PAs, hereafter). However, Brazil's PAs are biased towards terrestrial we argue that current limited efficacy in protection biodiversity. New should better consider environments, covering entire basins, rivers other habitats....
Businesses in the pet trade collect and transport many aquatic species around globe, some of these individuals are released into new habitats. Some jurisdictions have introduced laws intended to regulate this trade, but regulations rarely had desired effects. Laws regarding pets often poorly communicated, enforced, not aligned with hobbyists' beliefs. Consequently, may increase number unwanted introductions instead decreasing them. A significant change approach is needed, involving far...
A model was developed to assess the risk of invasion ornamental non-native fishes six rivers in state Minas Gerais, southeastern Brazil, with focus on species popularity. Thirty-nine aquarium shops, cities, were visited monthly from January December 2007. In each city, fish identified, and their biology history information obtained literature. We calculated annual frequency occurrence average number specimens available stores. Quarterly water temperature dissolved oxygen data 1997 2007 for...
In Brazil, the introduction of non-native fish is commonplace, and only existing measure to address this problem normative approach (i.e., laws inspections). However, has failed control or prevent introductions because enforcing in a country size continent, where inspections monitoring are minimal non-existent, difficult. addition, society generally unaware issue. More effective actions complementary preventive measures urgently needed, most promising change human behavior via educational...
Here we extend a discussion initiated by Toussaint et al. (Sci Rep 6:22125, 2016) concerning the relationship between global patterns of freshwater fish functional diversity (FD) and its vulnerability to human impacts. Based on set morphological traits, they concluded that Neotropical fishes have highest FD, but low given high levels redundancy. This conclusion implies conservation efforts for should emphasize temperate regions. perspective is risky, because al.'s study seriously...
ABSTRACT Informal sales of large-bodied non-native aquarium fishes (known as “tankbusters”) is increasing among Brazilian hobbyists. In this study, we surveyed non-regulated trade on Facebook® from May 2012 to September 2016, systematically collecting information about the available for trading: species, family, common/scientific names, native range, juvenile length, behavior, number specimens in five geographical regions Brazil. We also assessed invasion risk most frequently sold species...
ABSTRACT Ornamental aquaculture and fishkeeping are very popular with millions of enthusiasts worldwide. The number newly imported fish species for ornamental purposes grew slowly from World War I until the 1980s. It then exponentially increased now more than 7900 a large scientifically undescribed morphotypes. Here we present first comprehensive review freshwater brackish importations during boom keeping at turn Millennium discuss this cultural socio‐economic lens in European context....
ABSTRACT Headwater creeks are environments susceptible to invasion by non-native fishes. We evaluated the reproduction of 22 populations livebearers guppy Poecilia reticulata, black molly sphenops, Yucatan velifera, green swordtail Xiphophorus hellerii, southern platyfish maculatus, and variable variatus during an annual cycle in five headwater located largest South American ornamental aquaculture center, Paraíba do Sul River basin, southeastern Brazil. With few exceptions, females most...
The Neotropical region hosts 4225 freshwater fish species, ranking first among the world's most diverse regions for fishes. Our NEOTROPICAL FRESHWATER FISHES data set is to produce a large-scale inventory, covering entire from Mexico and Caribbean in north southern limits Argentina, Paraguay, Chile, Uruguay. We compiled 185,787 distribution records, with unique georeferenced coordinates, represented by occurrence abundance data. number of species numerous orders are as follows: Characiformes...
A total of 312 adults matrinxã were captured bimonthly, between 2011-2012, in two sites the rio São Francisco: immediately downstream Três Marias Dam (site 1) and confluence with Abaeté 2). Specimens Brycon orthotaenia from site 2 presented higher values length (32.24 ± 5.70 cm for females 26.64 3.79 males) body weight (506.66 332.17 g 267.36 145.84 males), when compared 1. In was registered highest GSI means (9.97 2.96 0.93 0.52 1 means. Reproduction period occurred October to February....
Abstract The pet trade is known to be one of the most important pathways aquatic non-native species introduction and Indonesia a significant partner. Popular ornamental South American river stingrays ( Potamotrygon spp.) were introduced in 1980s culture was established. Here we present detailed Indonesian market aquaculture survey, volume between January 2020 June 2022, list customer countries with total amount imported stingrays. Climate similarities native range P . motoro jabuti analysed....