The northern anchovy, Engraulis mordax, is a small planktivorous fish from the northeastern Pacific Ocean that is an important forage for fishes, birds, and marine mammals, and is also the target of a commercial fishery.
Olivia H. Lewis, Sean C. Lema
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The complete mitochondrial genome of Sardinella zunasi (Clupeiformes: Clupeidae)
The complete mitogenome of Sardinella zunasi was determined by next-generation sequencing. The S. zunasi mitogenome was a circular 16,307 bp molecule that contained 13 protein-coding genes, 22 tRNA genes, 2 rRNA genes, and one control region (D-loop ...
Moo-Sang Kim +5 more
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Spatiotemporal distribution and population biology aspects of Cetengraulis edentulus (Actinopterygii: Clupeiformes: Engraulidae) in a South-western Atlantic estuary, with notes on the local Clupeiformes community: Conservation implications [PDF]
Background. Guanabara Bay is a species-rich estuary in the South-western Atlantic and its shores are among the most densely populated urban areas in the world. The biology of clupeiform fishes from Guanabara Bay is currently poorly known.
S.R. Santos +4 more
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Phylogenetic relationships, origin and historical biogeography of the genus Sprattus (Clupeiformes: Clupeidae) [PDF]
The genus Sprattus comprises five species of marine pelagic fishes distributed worldwide in antitropical, temperate waters. Their distribution suggests an ancient origin during a cold period of the earth’s history.
Cristian B. Canales-Aguirre +8 more
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Fish diversity of Haryana and its conservation status [PDF]
The present study on fish biodiversity of Haryana state was carried out during 2011 to 2014. A total number of 59 fish species inhabits the freshwaters of this state. Maximum number of fish species belonged to the order Cypriniformes (35) followed by the
Bhatnagar, Anita +2 more
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Illustrated list of additions to the ichthyofauna of the Caura River, Venezuela [PDF]
Twenty nine species have been added to the annotated checklists of the ichthyofauna of the Caura River Basin, Guiana Shield, Venezuela. Of these, 18 were found in two floodplain lagoons in the lower Caura, corresponding to the orders Characiformes ...
Nirson González +3 more
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Length-weight relationship in ten fish species from the Nhamundá River, the Amazon Basin, Brazil [PDF]
Studies on the length-weight relationship (LWR) of fishes are an important tool to describe several biological aspects of the species. Consequently, these studies are relevant due the necessity of comprehension about fish life cycle.
Tiago Magalhães da Silva FREITAS¹* +3 more
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Uncovering the fine-scale genetic structure has been long recognized as a key component in policymaking for the management of marine fisheries. Many species of Clupeiformes have suffered declines owing to overexploitation and habitat destruction. In this
Bingjian Liu +22 more
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Distribution of Oikopleura Dioica (Tunicata, Appendicularia) associated with a coastal frontal system (39°- 41°s) of the SW Atlantic ocean in the spawning area of Engraulis Anchoita anchovy [PDF]
Among tunicates, the small planktonic appendicularians generally comprise a significant fraction of the mesozooplankton in frontal systems. The summer 2011 distribution (vertical and spatial) of Oikopleura dioica was studied in terms of abundance ...
Capitanio, Fabiana Lia +3 more
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This publication is the second in a series that will together constitute an Atlas of Teleostei Otoliths for the Southeastern-Southern Brazilian area. Here we present results of morphologic and morphometric analyses of 12 Clupeiform species (3 Clupeidae ...
Carolina Correia Siliprandi +4 more
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