ABSTRACT
The original distribution area of the Patagonian 'pejerrey' Odontesthes hatcheri has been subjected to the introduction of a related species; the Bonaerensean 'pejerrey' Odontesthes bonariensis. This species currently coexists with O. hatcheri in lakes and reservoirs, and can interbreed and produce fertile hybrid offspring. The purposes of this study were; a) the extensive sampling of Patagonian and Andean-Cuyan populations of pejerrey, b) the species identification according to taxonomic key, c) validation of taxonomic results on the basis of mitochondrial DNA composition, and d) applying morphometric analysis to explore the effects of hybridization and environmental conditions on body shape. Cytochrome b sequence analysis showed a high degree of genetic divergence between species and low intraspecific variation in O. hatcheri. Geometric Morphometric Analyses detected shape differences in agreement with diagnostic characteristics of each species. Putative hybrids exhibiting intermediate diagnostic characteristics were identified by Geometric Morphometric Analysis. Significant regressions between body shape and total phosphorus and altitude were found, suggesting a dependence on trophic web structure. This multi-level approach suggests the introgression of O. bonariensis into several O. hatcheri populations throughout Patagonia. Managers should take this into account when considering further exotic introductions into regions where non-native fishes have not yet become established.
La distribución original del 'pejerrey' patagónico Odontesthes hatcheri ha sido sometida en las últimas décadas a la introducción de una especie relacionada; el 'pejerrey' Bonaerense Odontesthes bonariensis. Ambas especies coexisten actualmente en algunos lagos y embalses debido a prácticas de siembra y pueden cruzarse y producir progenie híbrida y fértil. Los propósitos de este estudio fueron a) un amplio muestreo de las poblaciones patagónicas y andino-cuyanas del pejerrey, b) la identificación de las especies de acuerdo con la clave taxonómica, c) la validación de los resultados taxonómicos sobre la base de la composición del ADN mitocondrial y d) aplicar el análisis morfométrico para explorar los efectos de la hibridización y las condiciones ambientales sobre la forma corporal. El análisis de la secuencia del Citocromo b mostró un alto grado de divergencia genética entre ambas especies y una muy baja variación intraespecífica en O. hatcheri. El análisis de la Morfometría Geométrica detectó diferencias de forma coincidentes con las características diagnósticas de cada especie. Presuntos híbridos exhibiendo características diagnósticas intermedias fueron identificados por el análisis de la Morfometría Geométrica. Regresiones significativas entre la forma corporal y la concentración total de fósforo y la altitud fueron halladas, sugiriendo una dependencia con la estructura de la trama trófica. Este enfoque múltiple sugiere la introgresión de genes de O. bonariensis dentro de varias poblaciones de O. hatcheri a lo largo de la Patagonia. Las autoridades de aplicación deberían tomar en cuenta estos riesgos al momento de considerar nuevas introducciones de especies exóticas en regiones donde estas especies no se encuentren previamente establecidas.
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Animals , Classification/methods , DNA, Mitochondrial/genetics , Introduced Species/statistics & numerical data , Fishes/classification , Demography/classificationABSTRACT
In this work, 25,806 potentially amplifiable microsatellite loci (PAL) were identified in pejerrey, (Odontesthes humensis), with 21% of dinucleotide, 22% trinucleotide, 37% tetranucleotide, 13% pentanucleotide and 7% hexanucleotide. Of the total loci, 167 were classified as "Best PAL", more likely to be variables in populations. The results show that with a small coverage of the genome it was possible to identify a large number of microsatellite loci...
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Animals , Genome/genetics , Genetic Loci/genetics , Fishes/genetics , Aquaculture , Genetic Enhancement , Microsatellite Repeats/geneticsABSTRACT
The aim of this work was to assess the quality of pejerrey eggs and larvae throughout its spawning season. Fertilized eggs were taken on September, October, November, and December from a captive broodstock. The egg diameter, yolk diameter, and oil droplets area decreased along the spawning season, with higher values in September. Fertilization and hatching rates decreased throughout this period, with highest values in September (88.0%; 55.2%) and the lowest values on December (43.0%; 25.2%). The larvae hatched from eggs obtained on October were the heaviest and longest (1.57 mg; 8.24 mm). The survival rate at 30 days post hatching (dph) was similar in larvae from September and October eggs (66.1%; 62.9%) with a sharp decrease in larvae from November and December eggs (22.4%; 23.3%). Furthermore, the highest body weight (15.1 mg) and total length (15.25 mm) at 30 dph were obtained in larvae from October eggs. The results obtained showed that overall eggs quality was better at the beginning of the spawning period, influencing the larvae performance...
O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a qualidade de ovos de peixe-rei ao longo do período reprodutivo. Ovos fertilizados foram amostrados em setembro, outubro, novembro e dezembro de reprodutores em cativeiro. O diâmetro do ovo e do vitelo, como também o tamanho das gotículas de óleo diminuíram ao longo do período reprodutivo, com valores maiores em setembro. Taxas de fertilização e eclosão diminuíram ao longo deste período, apresentando valores maiores em setembro (88,0%, 55,2%) e menores em dezembro (43,0%, 25,2%). As larvas eclodidas dos ovos, obtidas em outubro, eram maiores e apresentavam maior peso (8,24 mm; 1,57 mg). A taxa de sobrevivência aos 30 dias pós-eclosão foi maior nos meses de setembro e outubro, apresentando valores similares (66,1%, 62,9%), no entanto, houve uma diminuição acentuada na sobrevivência das larvas de ovos em novembro e dezembro (22,4%, 23,3%). Além disso, o maior peso corporal (15,1 mg) e o comprimento total (15,25 mm) aos 30 dias pós-eclosão foram obtidos a partir de larvas de ovos durante o mês de outubro. Os resultados obtidos mostraram que a qualidade dos ovos em geral foi melhor no início do período reprodutivo, influenciando o desempenho das larvas...
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Animals , Aquaculture/methods , Eggs/analysis , Reproduction/physiology , Fishes/classificationABSTRACT
Objetivo. Estudiar el ciclo sexual y la fecundidad del pejerrey patagónico, especie de alto valor comercial y deportivo, en el embalse Ezequiel Ramos Mexía (Neuquén, Río Negro; Argentina). Materiales y métodos. Se colectaron 9307 ejemplares. El ciclo sexual se estudió mediante la observación macroscópica de las gónadas y la fecundidad absoluta se calculó con la técnica volumétrica. Resultados. La talla de primera madurez sexual (Lm 50%) se estimó a través del ajuste de una curva logística. El desove tuvo lugar en primavera y principios de verano (septiembre a diciembre). La talla de primera madurez sexual, en las hembras, fue de 244,37 mm (Lt). La fecundidad absoluta varió entre 3.976 ovocitos en una hembra de 296 mm (Lt) y 190 g y 20.879 ovocitos en una hembra de 420 mm (Lt) y 704 g. Conclusiones. No se observó una relación significativa entre la fecundidad relativa y la longitud total de los ejemplares. La proporción de sexos resultó equilibrada en las clases de longitud intermedias, pero mostró una preponderancia de hembras en las mayores. El ciclo ovárico es altamente estacional y coincide con el de poblaciones de la especie en otros ambientes patagónicos. La fecundidad, en cambio, resultó más elevada que la observada en el lago Moreno, situado en la región cordillerana.
Objective. To study the sexual cycle and fecundity of the Patagonian silverside, a species of high commercial and sport value, from Ezequiel Ramos Mexia reservoir (Neuquen, Rio Negro; Argentina ). Materials and methods. Sampling was conducted between 1982 and 1986, and 9307 specimens were collected. The sexual cycle was studied by macroscopic observation of the gonads and fecundity was assessed using the volumetric method. Results. Length at first maturity (Lm 50%) was estimated by fitting a logistic curve. Spawning took place in spring and early summer (September to December). Length at first maturity was 244.37 mm (Lt) in females. Absolute fecundity ranged between 3.976 oocytes in a 296 mm (Lt), 190 g female and 20.879 oocytes in a 420 mm (Lt), 704 g female. Conclusions. No significant relation was found between relative fecundity and total length. The sex ratio was approximately 1:1 at intermediate length classes, but females predominated in the larger classes. The ovarian cycle was highly seasonal and coincided with that of populations from other Patagonian environments. Fecundity, on the other hand, was higher than that observed at Moreno Lake, in the Andean region.
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Fertility , Argentina , ReproductionABSTRACT
The role of cortisol on the osmoregulation of pejerrey Odontesthes bonariensis at different salinities was investigated in adult fish injected with 0.7mg hydrocortisone per 100g body weight of fish, and transferred to 0, 5 and 20ppt of NaCl. Blood cortisol was 566ng/ml at the beginning of the experiment (0h) but surged to 1250ng/ml within 3h in cortisol-injected fish. Cortisol levels were influenced not only by treatment but also by time, being higher at 3h compared to 24h. Salinity level, time of exposure and their interaction, but not cortisol treatment, significantly affected plasma osmolality and the concentration of ions Cl- and Na+. This study showed that exogenous cortisol does not seem to play a significant role on the regulation of plasma osmolality and concentration of individual ions in pejerrey
Investigou-se a participação do cortisol na osmoregulação de peixe-rei Odontesthes bonariensis, em diferentes salinidades, em peixes adultos injetados com 0,7mg hidrocortisona por 100g de peso corporal, e transferidos para 0, 5 e 20ppt de NaCl. No inicio do experimento (0h), o cortisol encontrado no plasma foi de 566ng/ml, aumentando para 1250ng/ml em 3h em peixes injetados com cortisol. A concentração de cortisol foi influenciada não somente pelo tratamento, mas também pelo tempo, sendo maior 3h após a inoculação, comparada à 24h. A salinidade, o tempo de exposição e a interação desses dois fatores, mas não o tratamento com o cortisol, afetaram significativamente a osmolaridade e a concentração dos íons Cl- e Na+ do plasma. Este estudo mostrou que, o cortisol exógeno não influi significativamente na regulação da osmolaridade e da concentração de íons Na+ e Cl- no plasma em peixe-rei