Effects of Exotic Fishes on the Somatic Condition of the Endangered Killifish<i>Fundulus lima</i>(Teleostei: Fundulidae) in Oases of Baja California Sur, Mexico

Andreu-Soler, Asunción; Ruíz-Campos, Gorgonio

doi:10.1894/0038-4909-58.2.192

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“…In an attempt to find a middle ground for both approaches, Gozlan et al (2010) devised a guideline for the introduction of alien freshwater fish species, which involves pre-introduction screening of invasiveness (for decision on introduction or no introduction), and subsequent follow-up and taking remedial actions, such as eradication or control of expansion, if invasion occurs. More recently, WorldFish has started utilizing an integrated approach of risk assessment, which involves ecological, genetic, and pathogen risks to the receiving ecosystem before the dissemination of its genetically improved farmed tilapia (GIFT) strain, although this is strictly for aquaculture purposes (Amarasinghe, 2021;Arthur, 2021;Bartely, 2021). In general, the introductions of tilapias (including C. zillii) into non-native areas have been taking place in the absence of adequate studies on receiving aquatic ecosystems (Canonico et al, 2005).…”

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Ecological niche and life-history traits of redbelly tilapia (Coptodon zillii, Gervais 1848) in its native and introduced ranges

Geletu,

Tang,

Xing

et al. 2024

Aquat. Living Resour.

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Redbelly tilapia (Coptodon zillii) is a member of a group of fishes in the Cichlidae family endemic to the northern half of Africa and the Middle East. In the literature, the name C. zillii is mostly associated with a negative impact on the ecosystem and biodiversity in the areas to which it was introduced. In its native range, it is not a much-appreciated fish species from both fisheries and aquaculture perspectives because of its small size and difficulty to catch when compared to Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus. Although C. zillii has several desirable aquaculture traits such as feeding at lower trophic levels, high fecundity, saltwater and cold tolerance, the attempts to capitalize on this potential are lacking. Moreover, comprehensive studies that characterize its ecological niche in its native range and adaptive mechanisms of invasiveness in introduced areas are also limited. Notwithstanding, it is a species of invasion concern that requires continuous monitoring and implementation of mitigation actions in non-native regions. Compilation of information regarding the environmental requirements, feeding, and reproductive biology of C. zillii may serve as a starting ingredient for further research and management of its invasiveness, which is highly required in the face of freshwater ecosystem modifications as a result of climate change. This paper also addresses the current state and potential of C. zillii for utilization in capture fisheries and fish farming.

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Ecological niche and life-history traits of redbelly tilapia (Coptodon zillii, Gervais 1848) in its native and introduced ranges

Geletu,

Tang,

Xing

et al. 2024

Aquat. Living Resour.

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“…Males have one to four ctenii on the posterior part of the body giving the fish a spiny appearance (Ruiz‐Campos, ). Since 1996, introduced red‐bellied tilapia Coptodon zillii (Gervais 1848) have caused a dramatic population decline of F. meeki , which has been virtually extirpated from >50% of its range (Ruiz‐Campos et al ., ; Andreu‐Soler & Ruiz‐Campos, ).…”

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Diversity and status of Mexican killifishes

Lozano‐Vilano

Maza-Benignos

2016

Journal of Fish Biology

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The name killifish refers to the oviparous secondary freshwater fishes in the order Cyprinodontiformes. Killifishes are abundant in Mexico and are represented by four extant families, Rivulidae, Profundulidae, Fundulidae and Cyprinodontidae, comprising > 50 species in a wide variety of habitats. This paper reviews the current classification of the killifishes of Mexico, as well as aspects of their distribution, biology, ecology and current population conservation status.

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Biogeography and conservation of aquatic fauna in spring-fed tropical canyons of the southern Sonoran Desert, Mexico

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Effects of Exotic Fishes on the Somatic Condition of the Endangered KillifishFundulus lima(Teleostei: Fundulidae) in Oases of Baja California Sur, Mexico

Cited by 6 publications

References 52 publications

Ecological niche and life-history traits of redbelly tilapia (Coptodon zillii, Gervais 1848) in its native and introduced ranges

Ecological niche and life-history traits of redbelly tilapia (Coptodon zillii, Gervais 1848) in its native and introduced ranges

Diversity and status of Mexican killifishes

Biogeography and conservation of aquatic fauna in spring-fed tropical canyons of the southern Sonoran Desert, Mexico

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