Zooplankton characterisation of Pampean saline shallow lakes, habitat of the Andean flamingoes

Battauz, Yamila S.; Paggi, Susana B. José de; Paggi, Juan C.; Romano, Marcelo; Barberis, Ignacio M.

doi:10.4081/jlimnol.2013.e44

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“…However, the general tendency was for low-density values of all groups, especially for Rotifers, which were well represented in species but not in abundance. The genera found to be dominant, such as Boeckella, Cephalodella, or Brachionus, have been reported as saline tolerant in previous studies [145,149,150], which is consistent with the information reported here.…”

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Hydroclimatological Patterns and Limnological Characteristics of Unique Wetland Systems on the Argentine High Andean Plateau

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High-elevation wetlands in South America are not well described despite their high sensitivity to human impact and unique biodiversity. We describe the hydroclimatological and limnological characteristics of 21 wetlands on the High Andean Plateau of Argentina, synthesizing information gathered over ten years (2010–2020). We collected physical-chemical, phytoplankton, and zooplankton data and counted flamingos in each wetland. We also conducted an extensive analysis of climatic patterns and hydrological responses since 1985. These wetlands are shallow, with a wide range of salinity (from fresh to brine), mostly alkaline, and are dominated by carbonate and gypsum deposits and sodium-chloride waters. They tend to have high nutrient concentrations. Plankton shows a low species richness and moderate to high dominance of taxa. Flamingos are highly dependent on the presence of Bacillariophyta, which appears to be positively linked to silica and soluble reactive phosphorus availability. Climatic conditions show a strong region-wide increase in average air temperature since the mid-1980s and a decrease in precipitation between 1985–1999 and 2000–2020. These high-elevation wetlands are fundamentally sensitive systems; therefore, having baseline information becomes imperative to understanding the impact of climatic changes and other human perturbations. This work attempts to advance the body of scientific knowledge of these unique wetland systems.

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Hydroclimatological Patterns and Limnological Characteristics of Unique Wetland Systems on the Argentine High Andean Plateau

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“…Most probably, these larvae belong to an undescribed species parasitizing flamingos. Its description requires examination of adult cestodes from their most probable definitive host, Chilean Flamingo Phoenicopterus chilensis Molina, which is abundant in hypersaline shallow lakes from Central Argentina to southern Chilean Patagonia (Battauz et al, 2013; Gibbons, Vilina & Cárcamo, 2007). The remaining two species of flamingos, Andean flamingo Phoenicoparrus andinus and James’ Flamingo Phoenicoparrus jamesi (Sclater), live in the high altitudes of the Andean plateaus of Peru, Chile, Bolivia and Argentina and the probability to be hosts of the species recorded in brine shrimps in Patagonia is low.…”

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First report of cestode infection in the crustaceanArtemia persimilisfrom Southern Chilean Patagonia and its relation with the Neotropical aquatic birds

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et al. 2019

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The brine shrimp genusArtemiaLeach (Crustacea, Branchiopoda), a keystone group in hipersaline wetlands all over the world, offers an excellent model to study species interactions (parasitism) and to explore “hidden fauna” (avian endoparasites). The present study is the first report on the parasite infection of the South American speciesArtemia persimilisfrom the Southern Chilean Patagonia (50°S–53°S). Samples were collected in Los Cisnes and Amarga lagoons, the two most austral populations of this crustacean described to date, during two seasons (spring and autumn). A total of 98 larvae of cestodes of the family Hymenolepididae (Cestoda, Cyclophyllidea) were found and identified as belonging to the following taxa:Confluaria podicipina(adult parasitic in grebes),Flamingolepissp. (a cestode parasite of flamingos),Fimbriarioides(?) sp. (adults of the species of this genus infect waterfowl and shorebirds) andWardiumsp. (definitive host unknown, most probably charadriiform birds). This is a new geographical record ofC. podicipinaand the genusFimbriarioidesfor the Neotropical Region, the latter being the most widely distributed species at both localities and seasons surveyed, and the only species recorded in autumn (April). Cestode community composition in Los Cisnes population was characterised by dominance ofFlamingolepissp., representing more than 65% of the total cestode species recorded, whereas in the Amarga population the most abundant parasite (>83%) wasFimbriarioides(?) sp. Significant seasonal variations were detected in Los Cisnes lagoon forFlamingolepissp. andC. podicipina, with exclusive presence of them in spring (November). Besides providing novel information on cestodes infection inA. persimilis,this study provides new data on the life cycle of cestodes of Neotropical aquatic birds such as South American flamingos and grebes. Our finding expands the knowledge on the biodiversity and population dynamics of extreme and unique environments from high latitudes (Patagonia) and makes evident the need of further taxonomical and ecological studies for better understanding the life cycles of avian helminth parasites in the Neotropics and the role of aquatic invertebrates in them.

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“…Therefore, the abundance of James's flamingo is higher in alkaline lagoons (Frau et al 2015), shallow and hypersaline lakes, with a higher presence of diatoms and cyanobacteria but scarcity of zooplankton (Caziani and Derlindati 2000). On the other hand, the Chilean flamingo is a selective predator that feeds on larger macrophytes and zooplankton, and is generally found in deep lakes, while the Andean flamingo is non-selective and is found in shallow lakes (Battauz et al 2013;Caziani and Derlindati 2000). Additionally, it has been observed that the abundance of flamingos increases when the water level decreases (Romano et al 2017).…”

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Distribution And Abundance of Flamingos (Phoenicopteriformes: Phoenicopteridae) In the Salt-Affected Wetlands of The Peruvian Andes

Canales-Gutiérrez,

Pillco-Mamani,

Canales-Manchuria

et al. 2023

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This study investigates the distribution and abundance of flamingos (Phoenicopteriformes: Phoenicopteridae) in salted high-Andean wetlands of Peru. These wetlands are located at an altitude between 3 200 and 4 600 meters above sea level and represent key habitats for these birds. However, there is little information about the presence of flamingos in these environments and their relationship with salinity. To analyze the distribution and abundance of flamingo species in the salted wetlands of the Peruvian Andes. Sampling was carried out in 11 wetlands over a period of time from August to October 2021. Both adult and juvenile individuals were recorded, and data on physicochemical water parameters and environmental variables were collected. They reveal interesting patterns regarding the distribution and abundance of flamingos in these salted wetlands. It was observed that the Loriscota wetland harbors the largest population of flamingos, with a total of 14 750 individuals belonging to the species Phoenicopterus chilensis, Phoenicoparrus andinus, and Phoenicoparrus jamesi. Among these species, Phoenicopterus chilensis was the most abundant. Furthermore, a positive correlation was found between the presence of flamingos and certain environmental and physicochemical parameters. Water pH, maximum ambient temperature, and relative humidity showed a significant association with the presence of flamingos in the wetlands. This study provides important information about the distribution and abundance of flamingos in the salted high-Andean wetlands of Peru, which will contribute to the understanding of interactions between flamingos and their habitat. Additionally, they will serve as a basis for future conservation and management strategies for these species and the wetlands.

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Zooplankton characterisation of Pampean saline shallow lakes, habitat of the Andean flamingoes

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Cited by 11 publications

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Hydroclimatological Patterns and Limnological Characteristics of Unique Wetland Systems on the Argentine High Andean Plateau

Hydroclimatological Patterns and Limnological Characteristics of Unique Wetland Systems on the Argentine High Andean Plateau

First report of cestode infection in the crustaceanArtemia persimilisfrom Southern Chilean Patagonia and its relation with the Neotropical aquatic birds

Distribution And Abundance of Flamingos (Phoenicopteriformes: Phoenicopteridae) In the Salt-Affected Wetlands of The Peruvian Andes

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