The introduction of the African catfish Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822) into Brazilian inland waters: a growing threat
Neotrop. ichthyol
; 6(4): 693-696, Oct.-Dec. 2008. tab
Article
in English
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| ID: lil-507798
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BR68.1
ABSTRACT
The biology of the introduced species Clarias gariepinus in lagoa Encantada (Ilhéus, Bahia State) was studied. Samples were obtained with gillnets between May 2002 and February 2004. All individuals caught exceeded the average length at first maturity cited in literature. Males and females in maturation stages indicate that the species is already established in the lake.
RESUMO
A biologia de Clarias gariepinus, uma espécie introduzida, foi estudada na lagoa Encantada (Ilhéus, Bahia). As amostras foram obtidas com rede de espera, entre maio de 2002 e fevereiro de 2004. Todos os indivíduos capturados estavam acima do tamanho médio de primeira maturação citado na literatura. A ocorrência de machos e fêmeas em estágio de maturação indica que a espécie já está estabelecida na lagoa.
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LILACS
Main subject:
Predatory Behavior
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Coastal Lagoon
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Fishes
Limits:
Animals
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Neotrop. ichthyol
Journal subject:
Biology
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Molecular Biology
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Physiology
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Genetics
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Environmental Health
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ZOOLOGIA
Year:
2008
Document type:
Article
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Project document
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz/BR
