Distribution of non‐native suckermouth armoured catfish Pterygoplichthys ambrosettii in the upper Paraná River basin, Brazil

This study describes the invasion of the upper Paraná River basin by Pterygoplichthys ambrosettii based on a literature review and field samples. Pterygoplichthys ambrosettii has been reported in 42 localities throughout the upper Paraná River basin, including the Tietê, Paranapanema, Paraná, Grande...

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Published in:Journal of fish biology 2018-04, Vol.92 (4), p.1198-1206
Main Authors: Nobile, A. B., Lima, F. P., Freitas‐Souza, D., Queiroz, J., Garcia, D. A. Z., Orsi, M. L., Vidotto‐Magnoni, A. P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aquaria
Ascent
biodiversity
Catfish
Freshwater fishes
geographic spread
invasions
Literature reviews
management
Paraná River
Pterygoplichthys
River basins
Rivers
South America
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Summary:This study describes the invasion of the upper Paraná River basin by Pterygoplichthys ambrosettii based on a literature review and field samples. Pterygoplichthys ambrosettii has been reported in 42 localities throughout the upper Paraná River basin, including the Tietê, Paranapanema, Paraná, Grande and Aguapeí rivers. The ascent of P. ambrosettii after the inundation of the Sete Quedas Falls on the Paraná River and the release of individuals by aquarium hobbyists were the primary drivers of this invasion.
ISSN:0022-1112
1095-8649
DOI:10.1111/jfb.13561