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Swimming performance of the small characin Bryconamericus stramineus (Characiformes: Characidae)
Very little research has been conducted on the swimming capacity of Neotropical fish. The few studies available have focused on large migratory species.
Miriam A. de Castro +3 more
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Pseudoplatystoma punctifer is an Amazonian catfish highly appreciated for its high flesh quality, size, and commercial value. Its aquaculture is pursued to satisfy the demands of an increasing population in the region.
Diana Castro-Ruiz +7 more
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Disentangling the influences of habitat structure and limnological predictors on stream fish communities of a coastal basin, southeastern Brazil [PDF]
Em ambientes de riacho, fatores relacionados à estrutura dos habitats e limnologia interagem regulando os padrões de transferência de energia e matéria, afetando a composição da comunidade de peixes.
Gon\ue7alves, Cristina da Silva +7 more
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Optimal swim speeds by respirometer: an analysis of three neotropical species
The swimming ability of neotropical fish species is an important aspect for fish ladder designs. Especially in Latin America, where fish ladders are highly selective, fish strategies to negotiate the passage should be studied focusing on target species ...
Hersília de Andrade e Santos +3 more
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The Neotropical region hosts 4225 freshwater fish species, ranking first among the world's most diverse regions for freshwater fishes. Our NEOTROPICAL FRESHWATER FISHES data set is the first to produce a large-scale Neotropical freshwater fish inventory, covering the entire Neotropical region from Mexico and the Caribbean in the north to the southern ...
Tonella, Lívia Helena +30 more
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Applying multi-mesh gillnet to monitor fish communities in neotropical rivers
Neotropical fish diversity has been declining, driven by increasing human pressures. This accelerating loss underscores the urgent need for standardized methods capable of reliably monitoring these communities.
Dieison André Moi +3 more
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Stress and immune system in fish
The chapter presents the current knowledge about the organization and mechanisms of stress response in fish, and explores the factors that modulate the immune system during this response.
Zanuzzo, Fábio Sabbadin [UNESP] +2 more
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Diet of the Neotropical Cormorant (Phalacrocorax brasilianus) in a Patagonian Freshwater Environment Invaded by Exotic Fish [PDF]
The diet of the Neotropical Cormorant (Phalacrocorax brasilianus) was evaluated in the Limay River basin, a freshwater system invaded by exotic salmonids. Analyses of 106 pellets showed that fish were the most important prey (79.9% by numerical frequency
Trejo, Ana Raquel +3 more
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The black soldier fly (BSF, Hermetia illucens) is a prominent insect species and a novel alternative ingredient for aquafeeds. This study aimed to evaluate the replacement of commercial feed with fresh whole black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) for Colossoma ...
Betselene M. Ordoñez +9 more
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Longitudinal habitat disruption in Neotropical streams: fish assemblages under the influence of culverts [PDF]
This study assessed differences in fish assemblages existing upstream and downstream two types of culverts, one on each of two different Neotropical streams.
Mariano, Jos\ue9 Roberto +11 more
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