When an advantageous reproductive trait turns bad: Eggs of the threatened fish Genidens barbus as a natural bait in recreational fisheries.
J Fish Biol
; 97(3): 914-918, 2020 Sep.
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| ID: mdl-32506649
This study describes a recreational fishing method focused on marine catfish, Genidens barbus (Endangered-EN), through the adoption of its eggs as a natural bait during its reproductive period in southern Brazilian ecosystems. Male G. barbus perform parental care, collecting eggs released by females after the fertilization process. Owing to this male behavioural pattern during the reproductive period, these individuals are easily caught in recreational fisheries that use eggs of the same species as a natural bait. The current adoption of G. barbus eggs as bait may intensify the fishing pressure on its populations.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Óvulo
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Bagres
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Explotaciones Pesqueras
Límite:
Animals
País/Región como asunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Fish Biol
Año:
2020
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido