Reef fishes of the Anchieta Island State Park, Southwestern Atlantic, Brazil

Abstract This paper presents a checklist of the reef fish fauna of the Anchieta Island State Park, a no-take zone in which no extractive activities are allowed, in Ubatuba, Southeastern Brazil. Data was obtained between 2011 and 2013, mainly through underwater observations with snorkelling and SCUBA, and secondarily using scientific fishing (trawling). Published and unpublished data were also verified and compiled. A total of 103 reef fish species, distributed in 78 genus and 50 families was recorded. Haemulidae was the richest family (n=7 species), followed by Epinephelidae (n=6), Pomacentridae, Carangidae and Tetraodontidae (n= 4 each). Haemulon was also the most speciose genera (n=5), followed by Stegastes, Acanthurus and Mycteroperca (n=3 each). Sixty-nine species (67%) are included in global and regional Red Lists. Twenty-five species (24.2%) are within the categories Critically Endangered (CR), Endangered (EN), Vulnerable (VU) and Near-Threathened (NT). The network of Marine Protected Areas in Southeastern Brazil is still incipient, and the considerable number of threatened species in the Anchieta Island State Park clearly indicates the importance of the study area for the conservation of coastal and reef fishes.

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Turtle cleaners: reef fishes foraging on epibionts of sea turtles in the tropical Southwestern Atlantic, with a summary of this association type

Neotropical Ichthyology ◽

10.1590/s1679-62252010005000003 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 187-192 ◽

Cited By ~ 19

Author(s):

Cristina Sazima ◽

Alice Grossman ◽

Ivan Sazima

Keyword(s):

Reef Fish ◽

Fish Species ◽

Sea Turtles ◽

Reef Fishes ◽

Oceanic Islands ◽

Southwestern Atlantic ◽

Cleaning Symbiosis ◽

Turtle Species ◽

Fernando De Noronha ◽

Reef Fish Species

In the present study we record several instances of reef fish species foraging on epibionts of sea turtles (cleaning symbiosis) at the oceanic islands of Fernando de Noronha Archipelago and near a shipwreck, both off the coast of Pernambuco State, northeast Brazil. Nine reef fish species and three turtle species involved in cleaning are herein recorded. Besides our records, a summary of the literature on this association type is presented. Postures adopted by turtles during the interaction are related to the habits of associated fishes. Feeding associations between fishes and turtles seem a localized, albeit common, phenomenon.

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Biological attributes and major threats as predictors of the vulnerability of species: a case study with Brazilian reef fishes

Oryx ◽

10.1017/s003060531100144x ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 47 (2) ◽

pp. 259-265 ◽

Cited By ~ 26

Author(s):

M.G. Bender ◽

S.R. Floeter ◽

F.P. Mayer ◽

D.A. Vila-Nova ◽

G.O. Longo ◽

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Keyword(s):

Reef Fish ◽

Fish Species ◽

Conservation Status ◽

Reef Fishes ◽

Red Lists ◽

Threat Status ◽

Bony Fishes ◽

Reef Fish Species ◽

Biological Attributes

AbstractGlobal biodiversity declines and increasing rates of extinction necessitate the assessment and prediction of the vulnerability of species to extinction. Here, we examine the relationships between conservation status and ecological traits of reef fish species of the Brazilian biogeographical province. We used binomial tests and a logistic regression to address two questions. Do biological attributes differ between threatened and non-threatened fishes? Which combination of traits and impacts exerts greater influence on species threat status? Of the 559 species, 36 are categorized as threatened (compiled from global, national and local Red Lists). Three species are categorized as Critically Endangered, seven as Endangered and 26 as Vulnerable. Our analyses revealed that Elasmobranchii, sex-changing bony fishes and endemic species are the most vulnerable reef fishes in Brazilian waters. Body size and trophic category were identified as good predictors of the vulnerability of a species to extinction. Small-bodied species that are exploited by the ornamental trade and have complex reproductive strategies are also of concern. Such combinations of attributes could be of value in predicting which reef fish species elsewhere have a high risk of extinction.

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Status of DNA Barcoding Coverage for the Tropical Western Atlantic Shorefishes and Reef Fishes

DNA Barcodes ◽

10.1515/dna-2015-0011 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Benjamin C. Victor ◽

Martha Valdez-Moreno ◽

Lourdes Vásquez-Yeomans

Keyword(s):

Reef Fish ◽

Fish Fauna ◽

Reef Fishes ◽

Cryptic Diversity ◽

Species List ◽

Public And Private ◽

Western Atlantic ◽

The Public ◽

Species Lists ◽

Reef Fish Species

AbstractBackground: Barcode coverage is difficult to assess for large regions due to incomplete species lists, inaccurate identifications, and cryptic diversity. However, as coverage approaches completion, it becomes possible to critically evaluate identifications and validate barcode lineages. We collate the results of the FISH-BOL barcode project and assess coverage for each family of bony shorefishes and reef fishes from the tropical western Atlantic Ocean. Methodology: We identify to species the public and private barcode lineages from the region on BOLD, confirming identifications by vouchers, phylogeographic deduction, and the process of elimination. The lineages and BINs are assigned to species from a comprehensive species list for the region. Results: We estimate 1029 of 1311 total bony shorefish species in the region are barcoded (78.5%). For reef-associated fishes, 902 of 1083 species are barcoded (83.3%). About 70 of the 181 species not yet barcoded are endemic species from Florida/ Gulf of Mexico or Venezuela, leaving about 90% of the central Caribbean reef fish species barcoded to date. Most species are represented by one barcode lineage, but among the gobioids and blennioids there are many more lineages (BINs) than species, indicating substantial cryptic diversity. Conclusions: As barcode coverage for a region approaches completion, a robust assessment of coverage can be made. The reef fish fauna of the tropical western Atlantic now has the highest coverage for a large marine area, from about 80 to 90% depending on definitions and geographic limits.

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Change in the rocky reef fish fauna of the iconic Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve in north-eastern New Zealand over 4 decades

Marine and Freshwater Research ◽

10.1071/mf18037 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 69 (10) ◽

pp. 1496

Author(s):

David R. Schiel ◽

Tony Ayling ◽

Michael J. Kingsford ◽

Christopher N. Battershill ◽

J. Howard Choat ◽

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Keyword(s):

Reef Fish ◽

Fish Species ◽

Marine Reserve ◽

Fish Fauna ◽

Rocky Reef ◽

Long Term Effects ◽

Before And After ◽

Negative Effect ◽

Reef Fish Species

Marine reserves exhibit increases in targeted fish species, but long-term effects on biodiversity are poorly understood. Factors other than reserve status may affect decadal changes, including environmental change. We examined the fish fauna at the iconic Poor Knights Islands over 4 decades (1974–2016) before and after implementation of a no-take marine reserve in 1998. We document a substantial increase in commercially and recreationally targeted Chrysophrys auratus, which was virtually absent before 1994 but by 2016 had reached up to 11 fish per 500m2 (220 per hectare). There were also large changes to the fish community, including the decline of subtropical and coastal wrasses, some species with no change and others that increased significantly. Many declines occurred >20 years before the arrival of abundant C. auratus, suggesting the changes do not represent a trophic cascade. Furthermore, this normally benthic-feeding fish has adopted a mid-water foraging behaviour targeting planktivorous fish. The increase in C. auratus appears to be linked both to reserve status and catch regulations in the wider region. Overall, the data point to long-term environmental fluctuations from the late 1970s having a negative effect on the abundance of more than half the reef fish species at these islands.

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Mammals of Serra do Cipó National Park, southeastern Brazil

Check List ◽

10.15560/8.3.355 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

pp. 355 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

E. M. V. C. Câmara ◽

L. C. Oliveira

Keyword(s):

National Park ◽

Minas Gerais ◽

Red List ◽

Southeastern Brazil ◽

Red Lists ◽

Serra Do Cipó ◽

Minas Gerais State ◽

Regional Red Lists ◽

Mammal Diversity ◽

Important Site

The mammals of the Cerrado (Brazilian Savanna Biome) are still poorly known; only a few localities have been properly surveyed and studied. Hereby, we present a survey of the mammals of Serra do Cipó National Park, a protected area of Cerrado in Minas Gerais State, southeastern Brazil. A total of 55 species from eight orders were listed, which have been captured, observed or recorded in the literature. Some mammals are endemic or listed as threatened either by IUCN’s red list or by the national and regional red lists. Serra do Cipó National Park is an important site for scientific research and conservation of Minas Gerais’ biodiversity, though there is little information on mammal diversity and distribution in the park. We hope our study can help us fill this gap and improve the effectiveness of this national park in protecting Cerrado mammals and other vertebrates.

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DNA-based identification of predators of the corallivorous Crown-of-Thorns Starfish (Acanthaster cf. solaris) from fish faeces and gut contents

Scientific Reports ◽

10.1038/s41598-020-65136-4 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Frederieke J. Kroon ◽

Carine D. Lefèvre ◽

Jason R. Doyle ◽

Frances Patel ◽

Grant Milton ◽

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Keyword(s):

Coral Reef ◽

Reef Fish ◽

Fish Species ◽

Coral Reef Fish ◽

Coral Cover ◽

Fish Predation ◽

Reef Fishes ◽

Positive Control ◽

Gut Contents ◽

Reef Fish Species

Abstract The corallivorous Crown-of-Thorns Starfish (CoTS, Acanthaster spp.) has been linked with the widespread loss of scleractinian coral cover on Indo-Pacific reefs during periodic population outbreaks. Here, we re-examine CoTS consumption by coral reef fish species by using new DNA technologies to detect Pacific Crown-of-Thorns Starfish (Acanthaster cf. solaris) in fish faecal and gut content samples. CoTS DNA was detected in samples from 18 different coral reef fish species collected on reefs at various stages of CoTS outbreaks in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, nine of which had not been previously reported to feed on CoTS. A comprehensive set of negative and positive control samples confirmed that our collection, processing and analysis procedures were robust, although food web transfer of CoTS DNA cannot be ruled out for some fish species. Our results, combined with the (i) presence of CoTS spines in some samples, (ii) reported predation on CoTS gametes, larvae and settled individuals, and (iii) known diet information for fish species examined, strongly indicate that direct fish predation on CoTS may well be more common than is currently appreciated. We provide recommendations for specific management approaches to enhance predation on CoTS by coral reef fishes, and to support the mitigation of CoTS outbreaks and reverse declines in hard coral cover.

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Tutupan karang dan komposisi ikan karang didalam dan luar kawasan konservasi pesisir timur Pulau Weh, Sabang

DEPIK ◽

10.13170/depik.3.2.1468 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Riany Hastuty ◽

Yonvitner . ◽

Luky Adrianto

Keyword(s):

Protected Areas ◽

Reef Fish ◽

Marine Protected Areas ◽

Conservation Areas ◽

Visual Census ◽

Marine Protect Area ◽

Underwater Visual Census ◽

Protect Area ◽

Reef Fish Species ◽

Composition Point

Abstract. The study was conducted onApril to October 2013 in marine protected areas of Weh Island. The samplings were done at10 siteswhere 6 sitesare situatedinside of conservation areas, while 4 sites are situated outside of conservation areas. The purpose ofthis study was to evaluate coral covers andreef fish composition. Point intersept transect(PIT), underwater visual census (UVC) and fish catches were used to examine coral covers, abudance and biomass of reef fish. The results showed that average of coral covers, abudance and biomass of target fishes inside conservation were 54%, 1,662 ind/ha and 408.78 kh/ha, respectively, while than outside conservation was 33.05%, 1,058 ind/ha and 307.77 kg/ha, respectively. Total of reef fish species and the catch were increased from previous years, for example there are 60 species in 2010 and it was increased to 83 species in 2013. In addition the fishermen catches were increased slightly from 3.03 kg/trip in 2008 to 3.6 kg/trip in 2013. It is concluded that the coral condition and reef fish composition in the conservation are much better compared to outside of conservation areas.Keywords : Marine protect area; reef fish; Weh Island Abstrak. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada April sampai Oktober 2013 di Kawasan Konservasi Perairan Pesisir Timur Pulau Weh yang terdiri dari 10 stasiun dimana 6 stasiun berada didalam kawasan konservasi dan 4 stasiun diluar kawasan konservasi.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menilai persentase tutupan karang dan komposisi ikan karang. Sampling menggunakan transek titik dan underwater visual sensus (UVC) dan hasil tangkapan.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa rata-rata kondisi tutupan karang, kelimpahan dan biomassa ikan target dikawasan konservasi yaitu 54%, 1.662 ind/ha dan 408,78 kg/ha, secara berurutan, sedangkan diluar kawasan konservasi adalah 33,05%, 1.058 ind/ha dan 307,77 kg/ha biomassa ikan target.Jumlah jenis ikan karang di kawasan konservasi meningkat, yaitu 60 jenis tahun 2010 menjadi 83 jenis pada tahun 2013 dan rata-rata hasil tangkapan tahun 2008 yaitu 3,03 kg/trip dan tahun 2013 yaitu 3,6 kg/trip. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa kondisi karang dan komposisi jenis dan ukuran ikan lebih baik di dalam kawasan konservasi berbanding diluar kawasan.Kata kunci: Kawasan Konservasi; Ikan karang; Pulau Weh

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REEF FISHES BIODIVERSITY IN MARINE SANCTUARY AT MINAHASA UTARA DISTRICT, NORTH SULAWESI

Jurnal Ilmu dan Teknologi Kelautan Tropis ◽

10.28930/jitkt.v8i1.12496 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Fakhrizal Setiawan ◽

Sonny Tasidjawa ◽

Efra Wantah ◽

Hendri Johanis

Keyword(s):

Reef Fish ◽

Fish Species ◽

Fish Community ◽

Coral Cover ◽

Good Condition ◽

Reef Fishes ◽

Fish Community Structure ◽

North Sulawesi ◽

Reef Fish Community ◽

Reef Fish Species

ABSTRACTThere are some marine sanctuaries (DPL) which are managed together by its societies in North Minahasa regency. From 19 villages with DPL, we conducted surveys using point intercept transect in 14 villages both inside and outside DPL in the subdistrict West Likupang and East Likupang, North Minahasa. Result showed that live coral cover was in general in moderate to excellent conditions both inside and outside DPL. Reef fish recorded in the study areas consisted of 267 reef fish species which categorized into 40 families. Bahoi village had the highest abundance and biomass within the DPL due to a very good condition of coral reef ecosystemn (>75% coral cover) both inside and outside DPL. Biomass of reef fish outside DPL of Bahoi was small but its abundance was the highest. This conditions indicated that the size of reef fish outside of Bahoi DPL was small and this gave a positive perspective to supply fishes into the outside region of Bahoi DPL. Overall, marine sanctuary in North Minahasa contained reef fish community structure in good condition, moderate diversity, relatively labile of evenness index, and low dominance. Grouping by similarity, reef fish species were generally similar in all locations. The separation of DPL locations produced some different fishes group due to its different location, oceanographic conditions, and characters. Keywords: Marine sanctuary, reef fish community, North Minahasa.

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Understanding the origin of the most isolated endemic reef fish fauna of the Indo‐Pacific: Coral reef fishes of Rapa Nui

Journal of Biogeography ◽

10.1111/jbi.13531 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 46 (4) ◽

pp. 723-733 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Erwan Delrieu‐Trottin ◽

Laura Brosseau‐Acquaviva ◽

Stefano Mona ◽

Valentina Neglia ◽

Emily C. Giles ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Coral Reef ◽

Reef Fish ◽

Fish Fauna ◽

Reef Fishes ◽

Coral Reef Fishes ◽

Rapa Nui

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Coping with Pleistocene climatic fluctuations: demographic responses in remote endemic reef fishes

10.1101/672774 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Erwan Delrieu-Trottin ◽

Nicolas Hubert ◽

Emily C. Giles ◽

Pascaline Chifflet-Belle ◽

Arnaud Suwalski ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Reef Fish ◽

Endemic Species ◽

Demographic History ◽

Fish Fauna ◽

Reef Fishes ◽

Milankovitch Cycles ◽

Ecological Communities ◽

Rapa Nui ◽

Climatic Fluctuations ◽

Demographic Responses

AbstractElucidating demographic history during the settlement of ecological communities is crucial for properly inferring the mechanisms that shape patterns of species diversity and their persistence through time. Here, we used genomic data and coalescent-based approaches to elucidate for the first time the demographic dynamics associated with the settlement by endemic reef fish fauna of one of the most remote peripheral islands of the Pacific Ocean, Rapa Nui (Easter Island). We compared the demographic history of nine endemic species in order to explore their demographic responses to Pleistocene climatic fluctuations. We found that Rapa Nui endemic species share a common demographic history as signatures of population expansions were retrieved for almost all of the species studied here, and synchronous demographic expansions initiated during the last glacial period were recovered for more than half of the studied species. These results suggest that eustatic fluctuations associated with Milankovitch cycles have played a central role in species demographic histories and in the final stage of the community assembly of many Rapa Nui reef fishes. Specifically, sea level low stands resulted in the maximum reef habitat extension for Rapa Nui endemic species; we discuss the potential role of seamounts in allowing endemic species to cope with Pleistocene climatic fluctuations, and we highlight the importance of local historical processes over regional ones. Overall, our results shed light on the mechanisms by which endemism arises and is maintained in peripheral reef fish fauna.

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