Efficacy of Alfalfa Saponins on Promoting Pigmentation by Astaxanthin in Blood Parrot Fish (Vieja synspila♀× Amphilophus citrinellus♂)

ABSTRACT Informal sales of large-bodied non-native aquarium fishes (known as “tankbusters”) is increasing among Brazilian hobbyists. In this study, we surveyed this non-regulated trade on Facebook® from May 2012 to September 2016, systematically collecting information about the fishes available for trading: species, family, common/scientific names, native range, juvenile length, behavior, number of specimens available in five geographical regions from Brazil. We also assessed the invasion risk of the most frequently sold species using the Fish Invasiveness Screening Test (FIST). We found 93 taxa belonging to 35 families. Cichlidae was the dominant family, and most species were native to South America. All species are sold at very small sizes (< 10.0 cm), and most display aggressive behavior. The hybrid Amphilophus trimaculatus × Amphilophus citrinellus, Astronotus ocellatus, Uaru amphiacanthoides, Osteoglossum bicirrhosum, Cichla piquiti, Pangasianodon hypophthalmus, Datnioides microlepis and Cichla kelberi were the main species available. The southeast region showed the greatest trading activity. Based on biological traits, the FIST indicated that Arapaima gigas, C. kelberi and C. temensis are high-risk species in terms of biological invasions via aquarium dumping. We suggest management strategies such as trade regulations, monitoring, euthanasia and educational programs to prevent further introductions via aquarium dumping.

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Pengaruh umpan buatan warna merah dan kuning terhadap hasil tangkapan pancing pompa di perairan pantai Desa Bajo, Kabupaten Minahasa Selatan

JURNAL ILMU DAN TEKNOLOGI PERIKANAN TANGKAP ◽

10.35800/jitpt.2.1.2015.8296 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Hermanus B. Usili ◽

Ivor L. Labaro ◽

Mariana E. Kayadoe

Keyword(s):

Reef Fishes ◽

Experimental Methods ◽

Demersal Fish ◽

Fishing Gear ◽

Traditional Fishing ◽

Demersal Fishes ◽

Parrot Fish

ABSTRACT Pump handline is a traditional fishing gear commonly used by fishermen in the Gulf Amurang to catch demersal fishes/reef fishes. This handline uses artificial baits made of fiber cloth of different colors, and an effective bait color is unknown yet. This research aims to study the effect of artificial bait colors on the pump handline catches, and to identify the species. This research was conducted through experimental methods by operating four pump handline units using red and yellow artificial baits starting at 07:00 am until 14:00 pm. The catches were 33 fishes, consisting of 23 fishes caught with red baits and 10 fishes caught with yellow baits. The results showed that red and yellow artificial baits on the pump handline had different number of catches, the average catches per hour of the respective bait colors were 3.83 (4 fishes) and 1.67 (2 fishes). The catch species consisted of 17 species, and was predominated by groupers, parrot fish, snappers and goat fish. Keywords: pump handline, artificial bait, demersal fish/reef fishes. ABSTRAK Pancing pompa merupakan alat tangkap ikan tradisional yang umum dioperasikan oleh nelayan di Teluk Amurang untuk menangkap jenis-jenis ikan demersal/ikan-ikan karang. Umpan yang digunakan adalah umpan buatan dari serat kain yang warnanya bervariasi, dan warna umpan yang efektif belum diketahui. Sehingga tujuan penelitian ialah mempelajari pengaruh warna umpan buatan terhadap hasil tangkapan pancing pompa dan mengidentifikasi jenis-jenis ikan yang tertangkap. Penelitian ini dilakukan melalui metode eksperimental dengan mengoperasikan empat unit pancing pompa yang menggunakan umpan buatan warna merah dan kuning pada pukul 07.00 hingga pukul 14:00 Wita. Hasil tangkapan yang diperoleh berjumlah 33 ekor ikan, terdiri dari 23 ekor tertangkap dengan umpan buatan warna merah dan 10 ekor tertangkap dengan umpan buatan warna kuning. Hasil analisis menyimpulkan bahwa umpan buatan warna merah dan warna kuning pada pancing pompa ternyata berbeda, karena umpan warna merah mendapatkan hasil rata-rata 3,83 (4 ekor) per jam, sedangkan umpan warna kuning rata-rata 1,67 (2 ekor) per jam. Jenis-jenis ikan yang tertangkap dengan pancing pompa terdiri dari 17 spesies, dan didominasi oleh goropa, kakatua, gorara dan biji nangka. Kata-kata kunci: pancingpompa, umpan buatan, ikandemersal/ikankarang

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