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Ecomorphological relationships of fish assemblages in a trans-Andean drainage, Upper Magdalena River Basin, Colombia
Conde-Saldaña, Cristhian C; Albornoz-Garzón, Juan G; López-Delgado, Edwin O; Villa-Navarro, Francisco A.
  • Conde-Saldaña, Cristhian C; Universidad del Tolima. Facultad de Ciencias. Ibagué. CO
  • Albornoz-Garzón, Juan G; Universidad del Tolima. Facultad de Ciencias. Ibagué. CO
  • López-Delgado, Edwin O; Texas A&M University. Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, and Biodiversity Research and Teaching Collections. Winemiller Aquatic Laboratory. Ibagué. CO
  • Villa-Navarro, Francisco A; Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. Department of Ecology. Socio-Ecological Systems Laboratory. Ibagué. CO
Neotrop. ichthyol ; 15(4): e170037, 2017. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS, VETINDEX | ID: biblio-895111
ABSTRACT
Ecomorphological patterns of the fish community were evaluated in the trans-Andean Alvarado River drainage, Colombia. A total of 29 species using 25 ecomorphological indices were analyzed to test how well the ecomorphological patterns are related to the fish assemblage. Although a significant correlation was found (Mantel test) between morphological attributes and trophic guilds, habitat use and distribution across the altitudinal gradient, only the last two were significantly independent of the phylogenetic relationships (partial Mantel test). Regarding the ecomorphological space, two main trends were defined. First, benthic periphytivores and invertivores were characterized by having dorsal or dorsolateral eyes, labial appendages, depressed bodies and well-developed pectoral, ventral and caudal fins, which provide them the ability to stabilize over the substrate and make rapid movements. Second, nektonic detritivore-invertivores and insectivores were found to have laterally compressed bodies, lateral eyes and larger eyes and anal fins. These species use vision during predation, are good continuous swimmers and possess higher maneuverability and stability. These results show that the fish assemblages in the Alvarado River drainage are structured ecomorphologically mainly by habitat and the altitudinal gradient. Therefore, this is evidence of the importance of habitat structure to maintain the functionality of the ecosystem.(AU)
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Se evaluaron los patrones ecomorfológicos de la comunidad íctica en la cuenca transandina del Río Alvarado, Colombia. Se analizaron 29 especies empleando 25 índices ecomorfológicos con el fin de evaluar los patrones ecomorfológicos con el ensamblaje de peces. A pesar de que se encontró una correlación significativa (Prueba de Mantel) de los atributos morfológicos con los gremios tróficos, preferencia de hábitat y la distribución de las especies a lo largo del gradiente altitudinal, solamente las dos últimas fueron independientes de la filogenia (Prueba parcial de Mantel). Con relación al espacio ecomorfológico dos patrones fueron identificados. Primero, las especies bentónicas perifitívoras e invertívoras, caracterizadas por ojos dorsales o dorsolaterales, cuerpos deprimidos y aletas desarrolladas, proporcionando la capacidad de estabilizarse sobre el sustrato y realizar movimientos rápidos. Segundo, especies nectónicas detritívoras-invertivoras e insectívoras con cuerpos comprimidos, ojos laterales y mayor área relativa de ojos y aleta anal; estos usan la visión durante la actividad predatoria, con mayor capacidad de maniobrabilidad y estabilización. Estos resultados muestran que el ensamblaje de peces en la cuenca está estructurado principalmente por el uso de hábitat y el gradiente altitudinal, esto podría ser evidencia de la importancia de la estructura del hábitat para garantizar la funcionalidad del ecosistema.(AU)
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Biodiversity / Hydrobiology / Fishes Limits: Animals Country/Region as subject: South America / Colombia Language: English Journal: Neotrop. ichthyol Year: 2017 Type: Article / Project document Institution/Affiliation country: Texas A&M University/CO / Universidad Autónoma de Madrid/CO / Universidad del Tolima/CO

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Biodiversity / Hydrobiology / Fishes Limits: Animals Country/Region as subject: South America / Colombia Language: English Journal: Neotrop. ichthyol Year: 2017 Type: Article / Project document Institution/Affiliation country: Texas A&M University/CO / Universidad Autónoma de Madrid/CO / Universidad del Tolima/CO