Mass mortality event of Callinectes sapidus Rathbun 1896 in a coastal pond of the protect area of Vendicari in summer 2020 (S-E Sicily)

Martino, V. Di; Stancanelli, Bessy

doi:10.1016/j.seares.2021.102051

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“…and/or the short-term and severe floods during the rainy season followed by long periods of drought during spring and summer (Amore et al, 2002). Conversely, the occurrence of C. sapidus individuals in Irminio river just 400 m from the river mouth is in accordance with the evidence to date available for the species in Sicily (e.g., Falsone et al, 2020;Di Martino & Stancanelli, 2021).…”

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“…In Italy, C. sapidus is widespread in the Adriatic and Ionian Seas (Cerri et al, 2020), and recent reports indicate the occurrence of the species in the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Strait of Sicily as well (Mancinelli et al, 2021). In Sicily, the occurrence of the Atlantic blue crab is reported from open sea, brackish coastal lagoons, and estuaries (Falsone et al, 2020;Di Martino & Stancanelli, 2021;Mancinelli et al, 2021).…”

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On the occurrence of the invasive Atlantic blue crab Callinectes sapidus Rathbun 1896 (Decapoda: Brachyura: Portunidae) in Sicilian inland waters

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Russotto²,

Arculeo

et al. 2022

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The Atlantic blue crab Callinectes sapidus Rathbun, 1896 is included among the worst invasive alien species in the Mediterranean Sea. Here, we report the finding of the species in two Sicilian rivers, the Irminio and the Imera Meridionale, where it was collected up to 6 km from the river mouths. Although several records of the species are already available from Italy, this is the first evidence of the occurrence of this invasive crab so far from the coastline in the whole country. In the light of the well-known impact of the Atlantic blue crab on the invaded water bodies, the monitoring of the species and appropriate mitigation strategies should be implemented in order to protect the threatened native biota of Sicilian inland waters.

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On the occurrence of the invasive Atlantic blue crab Callinectes sapidus Rathbun 1896 (Decapoda: Brachyura: Portunidae) in Sicilian inland waters

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Arculeo

et al. 2022

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“…The species has been reported to act as a vector of toxins and heavy metals to higher trophic levels and is considered responsible for biodiversity loss in the invaded ecosystems (see [37] and references therein). Infraorder Brachyura Latreille, 1802 Family Portunidae Rafinesque, 1815 Genus Callinectes Stimpson, 1860 Callinectes sapidus Rathbun, 1896-Figure 2C References [38,39] Remarks Considered one of the 100 worst invasive alien species that occur in the Mediterranean Sea [40], the Atlantic blue crab Callinectes sapidus, native to the western Atlantic Ocean, has been introduced nearly worldwide [41]. In Italy, the species is widespread and has been reported in the open sea, brackish coastal lagoons, and estuaries [41,42].…”

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“…In Italy, the species is widespread and has been reported in the open sea, brackish coastal lagoons, and estuaries [41,42]. In Sicilian inland waters, the species has been recorded with very high densities in coastal ponds at Vendicari [38] and in two rivers (i.e., Irminio and Imera Meridionale [39]) (three sites, three cells-Figure 2C), casting some concerns about its possible impact on the Sicilian pond turtle Emys trinacris Fritz et al 2005 [43,44], an endemic species occurring both in Vendicari coastal ponds and in the Imera Meridionale river. Family Potamidae Ortmann, 1896 Genus Potamon Savigny, 1816 Potamon fluviatile (Herbst, 1758 [in Herbst, 1782-1790])-Figure 2D References [14,[45][46][47][48][49][50][51][52][53][54].…”

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Diversity and Distribution of the Inland Water Decapods of Sicily (Crustacea, Malacostraca)

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The current knowledge of Sicilian inland water decapod malacostracans is scarce and an updated synopsis on species distribution is lacking. Therefore, we reviewed the checklist and recent distribution of Sicilian inland water decapods based on published and unpublished records and novel observations with the aim of providing an exhaustive repository, also to be used as a sound baseline for future surveys. Overall, five native decapod species occur in the study area, i.e., the atyid shrimp Atyaephyra desmarestii, the palaemonid shrimps Palaemon adspersus, P. antennarius, and P. elegans, and the freshwater crab Potamon fluviatile, and their current local distributions are described. In addition, three alien species were recorded: the common yabby Cherax destructor and the red swamp crayfish Procambarus clarkii, strictly linked to inland waters, and the Atlantic blue crab Callinectes sapidus, a mainly marine species that can also colonise the lower stretches of rivers and coastal brackish waters. The collected data suggest the existence of a partial segregation of native versus non-native species, with the latter currently confined to coastal water bodies and the lower stretches of rivers. Moreover, the exclusively freshwater caridean A. desmarestii and P. antennarius show a parapatric distribution in the study area, which may suggest the existence of mutual exclusion phenomena. The results obtained raise some concerns about the effects of alien species on the native biota, and dedicated monitoring and management strategies should be implemented in order to better understand and mitigate their impact.

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Further evidence of the occurrence of the Atlantic blue crab <i>Callinectes sapidus</i> (Rathbun 1896) (Crustacea: Decapoda: Portunidae) along the central Tyrrhenian coast

Battisti,

Chiesa,

Gallitelli

et al. 2023

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We report evidence of the occurrence of the alien invasive crab Callinectes sapidus along the coast of Latium (central Tyrrhenian Sea, Italy). Original data refer to five adult females found in July 2022 in the Special Protection Area of “Torre Flavia” (Municipalities of Ladispoli and Cerveteri; IT6030020). Indirect evidence was obtained by web sources and personal communications by tourists and fishermen from the same site (including a juvenile reported on February 2023) and from neighbouring localities: Passoscuro (Municipality of Fiumicino), Santa Marinella, and Tarquinia. The Atlantic blue crab appears sparsely distributed along the coast of Latium, although its presence, even if still occasional, might prelude to a concerning scenario in relation to its high invasiveness. The Atlantic blue crab is known to have a severe impact on the invaded habitats, including the transmission of pathogens and parasites. Therefore, further monitoring aimed at collecting data about the distribution and population structure of this species are urgently required in order to develop strategies for the effective control of this non-native crustacean and the mitigation of its impact.

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Mass mortality event of Callinectes sapidus Rathbun 1896 in a coastal pond of the protect area of Vendicari in summer 2020 (S-E Sicily)

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On the occurrence of the invasive Atlantic blue crab Callinectes sapidus Rathbun 1896 (Decapoda: Brachyura: Portunidae) in Sicilian inland waters

On the occurrence of the invasive Atlantic blue crab Callinectes sapidus Rathbun 1896 (Decapoda: Brachyura: Portunidae) in Sicilian inland waters

Diversity and Distribution of the Inland Water Decapods of Sicily (Crustacea, Malacostraca)

Further evidence of the occurrence of the Atlantic blue crab <i>Callinectes sapidus</i> (Rathbun 1896) (Crustacea: Decapoda: Portunidae) along the central Tyrrhenian coast

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