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Biological aspects of Schizodon nasutus Kner, 1858 (Characiformes, Anostomidae) in the low Sorocaba river basin, São Paulo state, Brazil / Aspectos da biologia de Schizodon nasutus Kner, 1858 (Characiformes, Anostomidae) no trecho inferior da bacia do rio Sorocaba, estado de São Paulo, Brasil
Villares Junior, GA; Gomiero, LM; Goitein, R.
  • Villares Junior, GA; s.af
  • Gomiero, LM; s.af
  • Goitein, R; s.af
Braz. j. biol ; 71(3): 763-770, Aug. 2011. ilus, graf, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-597186
ABSTRACT
Four biological aspects of Schizodon nasutus in the low Sorocaba river basin, São Paulo, Brazil were analysed. These were accomplished during the year seasons. The fish diet and the feeding activity were investigated by studying the repletion index, which showed no significant differences between seasons. The food items analysed by frequency of occurrence and dominance showed a predominance of vegetable items in the diet. The reproduction, analysed by using the gonadosomatic index, indicated that the reproductive period occurs during the summer period when temperatures are higher and rainfalls are more intense. The amount of accumulated fat and condition factor varied according to reproduction, especially for females.
RESUMO
Foram analisados quatro aspectos da biologia de Schizodon nasutus no trecho inferior da bacia do rio Sorocaba, estado de São Paulo, Brasil. Esses aspectos foram abordados durante as estações do ano. Na dieta da espécie, a atividade alimentar averiguada pelo índice de repleção estomacal não mostrou diferença significativa entre as estações. Os itens alimentares analisados pela frequência de ocorrência e dominância mostraram a predominância de itens de origem vegetal na dieta. A reprodução, analisada pela relação gonadossomática, indicou que o período reprodutivo ocorre durante o verão, quando há aumento de temperatura da água e das chuvas. A quantidade de gordura acumulada e o fator de condição variaram de acordo com a reprodução, principalmente para as fêmeas.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Reproduction / Feeding Behavior / Fishes / Gastrointestinal Contents Type of study: Prognostic study Limits: Animals Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Braz. j. biol Journal subject: Biology Year: 2011 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Reproduction / Feeding Behavior / Fishes / Gastrointestinal Contents Type of study: Prognostic study Limits: Animals Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Braz. j. biol Journal subject: Biology Year: 2011 Type: Article