scholarly journals Do different sampling designs produce differences in the metrics of curimba, Prochilodus lineatus (Characiformes: Prochilodontidae)?

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gregório Kurchevski ◽  
Alexandre Lima Godinho
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Heterogeneity ◽  
River Basin ◽  
Sampling Design ◽  
Paraná River ◽  
Financial Resources ◽  
Prochilodus Lineatus ◽  
Probabilistic Sampling ◽  
Parana River ◽  
Paraná River Basin ◽  
Sampling Trip

ABSTRACT Probabilistic sampling, a classical recommendation for unbiased data, has been often overlooked. Fish sampling in reservoirs, unlike most rivers, can be accomplished by a variety of probabilistic sampling designs due to few restrictions in the choice of sampling sites (SSs). We evaluated whether population metrics of Prochilodus lineatus differ between fixed SSs (do not change with each sampling trip) and variable SSs (change with each sampling trip) in the Volta Grande (VGR) and Jaguara (JR) reservoirs of the Grande River, Paraná River basin, Brazil. We used gillnets to sample fish at nine probabilistic fixed SSs and nine probabilistic variable SSs per sampling trip. We conducted 25 sampling trips in VGR and 22 in JR during 2011 to 2015, and performed 35 analyses of 8 metrics for each reservoir. We found sampling design influenced only 7% of the analyses involving three metrics, apparently caused by biased data of fixed SSs. We attribute the small percentage of analyses influenced by sampling design to the low spatial heterogeneity of the reservoirs. The choice of the most appropriate sampling design seems to depend on the type of variation (temporal or spatial) that one wishes to detect, and the availability of time and financial resources.

scholarly journals Experimental assessment of the effects of a Neotropical nocturnal piscivore on juvenile native and invasive fishes

2012 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 167-176 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alejandra F. G. N. Santos ◽  
Carles Alcaraz ◽  
Luciano N. Santos ◽  
Carmino Hayashi ◽  
Emili García-Berthou
Keyword(s):  
River Basin ◽  
Fish Species ◽  
Ictalurus Punctatus ◽  
Habitat Complexity ◽  
Paraná River ◽  
Microhabitat Use ◽  
Prochilodus Lineatus ◽  
Parana River ◽  
Shoaling Behavior ◽  
Paraná River Basin

We experimentally examined the predator-prey relationships between juvenile spotted sorubim Pseudoplastystoma corruscans and young-of-the-year invasive and native fish species of the Paraná River basin, Brazil. Three invasive (peacock bass Cichla piquiti, Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus, and channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus) and two native (yellowtail tetra Astyanax altiparanae and streaked prochilod Prochilodus lineatus) fish species were offered as prey to P. corruscans in 300 L aquaria with three habitat complexity treatments (0%, 50% and 100% structure-covered). Prey survival was variable through time and among species (C. piquiti < O. niloticus < A. altiparanae < P. lineatus < I. punctatus), depending largely on species-specific prey behavior but also on prey size and morphological defenses. Habitat complexity did not directly affect P. corruscans piscivory but some prey species changed their microhabitat use and shoaling behavior among habitat treatments in predator's presence. Pseudoplatystoma corruscans preyed preferentially on smaller individuals of those invasive species with weak morphological defensive features that persisted in a non-shoaling behavior. Overall, our results contrast with those in a companion experiment using a diurnal predator, suggesting that nocturnal piscivores preferentially prey on different (rather diurnal) fish species and are less affected by habitat complexity. Our findings suggest that recovering the native populations of P. corruscans might help controling some fish species introduced to the Paraná River basin, particularly C. piquiti and O. niloticus, whose parental care is expected to be weak or null at night.

scholarly journals Assessment of sábalo (Prochilodus lineatus) fisheries in the lower Paraná River basin (Argentina) based on hydrological, biological, and fishery indicators

2013 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 199-210 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudio Baigún ◽  
Priscilla Minotti ◽  
Norberto Oldani
Keyword(s):  
Mortality Rate ◽  
River Basin ◽  
Hydrological Regime ◽  
Paraná River ◽  
Fish Length ◽  
Fishing Mortality ◽  
Prochilodus Lineatus ◽  
Hydrological Conditions ◽  
Parana River ◽  
Paraná River Basin

This study assesses the change in fish exploitation patterns of the sábalo fisheries of the lower Paraná River basin based on hydrological, biological, and fishery indicators. From historical catch records, we recorded a shift from a lightly and moderate exploited status before 2001 to a heavily exploited one, as a result of the development of sábalo exports from 2001 onwards. Channel and floodplain connectivity indices demonstrated that the Paraná exhibited highly favorable hydrological conditions between 1972 and 1999 but more adverse conditions from 1999 to 2009, as a consequence of flood pulses reduction coincident with a fishing mortality increment. A total catch of 15,000 tons, including local consumption, regional market, informal sales, and exportation volumes, was estimated as the maximum sustainable catch. That level was instead exceeded 3 fold in 2004, in parallel with a decrease in the mean fish length from 48 to 42 cm, along with a reduction in both the mesh size from 16 to 12 cm and megaspawner proportion, and an increase of fishing mortality. Although growth overfishing was not noted, an analysis of the spawning potential ratio trend indicated that recruitment overfishing took place during 2005, since the fishing mortality rate was 4 times greater than the natural mortality rate. These observations suggest that less favorable hydrological conditions after 1999 coupled with a coincident high fishing pressure could have impacted the sábalo population biomass. Management of sábalo fisheries requires to set aside a single economic vision of the resource use moving to an ecosystem-oriented approach that incorporate, among others components, the hydrological regime, species life history traits, fishing impacts on other species, and main stakeholders socioeconomic requirements as key elements for the preservation of fishery sustainability.

scholarly journals Population aspects of Bryconamericus stramineus in streams of the upper Paraná River basin, Brazil

2011 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 55-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lilian Paula Vasconcelos ◽  
Yzel Rondon Súarez ◽  
Sidnei Eduardo Lima-Junior
Keyword(s):  
River Basin ◽  
Paraná River ◽  
Ovary Development ◽  
Recruitment Pattern ◽  
Growth Coefficient ◽  
Parana River ◽  
Upper Paraná River ◽  
Upper Paraná River Basin ◽  
Sexually Mature ◽  
Paraná River Basin

In order to describe some aspects of the population ecology of Bryconamericus stramineus in the Guiraí River basin, upper Paraná River basin, samples were taken bimonthly from October 2006 to August 2007 at seven sites in the basin. A total of 960 individuals, including 532 females, 316 males, and 112 of undetermined sex, were collected. A significant variation in the sex ratio was observed (Χ2 = 32.82; p < 0.001). Females were larger (59.7 mm) than males (58.9 mm); however, males showed a larger angular growth coefficient (b) than females. It was estimated that 50% of females were sexually mature at 36.4 mm. The highest rate of ovary development was observed in October, while in June 2007 no mature females were found. Mean fecundity was estimated at 313 eggs, and the relative fecundity was 184.6 eggs/g. The asymptotic was estimated at 62.8 mm and the growth rate at 0.76. The growth performance index was calculated at 3.47, the longevity at 3.94 years and the mortality (M) at 1.18 years. The recruitment pattern of the species showed peaks concentrated in periods of low rainfall.

Chromosomal characteristics of rDNA in a conserved karyotype of two Sternopygus macrurus (Gymnotiformes: Sternopygidae) populations from upper Paraná River basin

Biologia ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 72 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Alexandre Fernandes ◽  
Lucas Baumgärtner ◽  
Leonardo Marcel Paiz ◽  
Vladimir Pavan Margarido ◽  
Ana Luiza de Brito Portela-Castro
Keyword(s):  
River Basin ◽  
Paraná River ◽  
Parana River ◽  
Upper Paraná River ◽  
Upper Paraná River Basin ◽  
Paraná River Basin

AbstractKaryotype and chromosomal characteristics of both minor and major rDNA of

scholarly journals New record of planktonic cladoceran to the upper Paraná River, Brazil: Bosmina huaroensis Delachaux, 1918

2000 ◽  
Vol 60 (4) ◽  
pp. 633-636 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. F. M. VELHO ◽  
F. A. LANSAC-TÔHA ◽  
C. C. BONECKER
Keyword(s):  
River Basin ◽  
New Record ◽  
First Record ◽  
Paraná River ◽  
Parana River ◽  
First Occurrence ◽  
Upper Paraná River ◽  
Upper Paraná River Basin ◽  
Paraná River Basin

In this paper we register the first occurrence of Bosmina huaroensis Delachaux, 1918 in the upper Paraná River basin, which is probably the first record to Brazil. Illustrations and an updated description of the species are given.

scholarly journals Morphological differentiation among migratory fish species from the Paraná River basin

2012 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 41-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucileine de Assumpção ◽  
Maristela Cavicchioli Makrakis ◽  
Sergio Makrakis ◽  
Pitágoras Augusto Piana ◽  
Patrícia Sarai da Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
River Basin ◽  
Fish Species ◽  
Fish Passage ◽  
Paraná River ◽  
Migratory Fish ◽  
Migratory Species ◽  
Caudal Peduncle ◽  
Parana River ◽  
Maximum Body ◽  
Paraná River Basin

This study characterized the morphological differences among migratory fish species from the Paraná River Basin. A total of 177 adult fish of Leporinus elongatus, Leporinus macrocephalus, Prochilodus lineatus, Salminus brasiliensis, Pimelodus maculatus, Pinirampus pirinampu, Pseudoplatystoma corruscans, Pterodoras granulosus, and Rhaphiodon vulpinus were sampled in the Canal da Piracema, a fish passage system at Itaipu Dam, Paraná River. The migratory species were analyzed through 22 morphometric measurements and fineness ratio to identify morphological patterns related to swimming performance. Four species groups were indicated by the Cluster analysis: I) R. vulpinus; II) P. corruscans; III) L. macrocephalus, L. elongatus, P. lineatus, P. maculatus, and S. brasiliensis - measurements of head height and anal fin length formed this group; and IV) P. granulosus and P. pirinampu - measurements of maximum body width and caudal peduncle width contributed to form this group. The morphometric variables that most contributed to the distinction were head length and mouth width for groups I and II. The species R. vulpinus and P. granulosus differed from other species, showing fineness ratios of 9.4 and 3.7, respectively. Leporinus elongatus, L. macrocephalus, P. lineatus, P. maculatus, and S. brasiliensis showed significant differences from other species, with ratios ranging from 4.57 to 5.19, indicating that these species may be better swimmers. Long-distance migratory species using the Piracema Canal to ascend upstream areas differed morphologically, morphological characteristics such as a narrow caudal peduncle and maximum body length, besides to the values of the fineness ratio, were essential to differentiate the migratory species.

scholarly journals Fish, Piquiri River, Upper Paraná River basin, Paraná state, Brazil

Check List ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Éder André Gubiani ◽  
Arlei José Holzbach ◽  
Gilmar Baumgartner ◽  
Leontino Borges de Rezende Neto ◽  
Fernando Bergmann
Keyword(s):  
River Basin ◽  
Paraná River ◽  
Parana River ◽  
Upper Paraná River ◽  
Upper Paraná River Basin ◽  
Paraná River Basin

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