Short spatial and temporal scale patterns of fish assemblages in a subtropical rainforest mountain stream

The fish fauna of a subtropical mountain stream in Argentina was surveyed for the first time. The abundance and occurrence of species were explored considering variation in hydrology, seasonality and the abiotic environment. We collected 221 individuals of 23 species from 10 families and four orders...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores: Rosso, Juan Jose, Mabragaña, Ezequiel, Avigliano, Esteban, Schenone, Nahuel Francisco, Diaz de Astarloa, Juan Martin
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2014
País:Argentina
Institución:Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas
Repositorio:CONICET Digital (CONICET)
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:ri.conicet.gov.ar:11336/16333
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/11336/16333
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Argentina
Misiones
Ramos Stream
Fish
Hydrology
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Sumario:The fish fauna of a subtropical mountain stream in Argentina was surveyed for the first time. The abundance and occurrence of species were explored considering variation in hydrology, seasonality and the abiotic environment. We collected 221 individuals of 23 species from 10 families and four orders. Small sized species and small individuals dominated the fish fauna. The small characid Astyanax saguazu was the most conspicuous species. Hydrology, seasonal changes in water temperature and variation in water conductivity affected the abundance and distribution of fish. Hypobrycon maromba is recorded in Argentina for the first time.