Trends in studies of Brazilian stream fish assemblages

Studies about fish assemblages in Brazilian streams have grown in recent years, however, it remains unclear whether this increase is followed by increments in the diversity of addressed topics and theoretical frameworks adopted by researchers. We performed a systematic search for Brazilian studies o...

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Autores: Dias, Murilo Sversut, Zuanon, Jansen, Couto, Thiago Belisário de Araújo, Carvalho, Marla Soares, Carvalho, Lucelia Nobre, Espirito-Santo, Helder Mateus Viana, Frederico, Renata, Leitão, Rafael Pereira, Mortati, Amanda Frederico, Pires, Tiago Henrique da Silva, Torrente-Vilara, Gislene [UNIFESP], Vale, Julio do, Anjos, Maeda Batista dos, Mendonça, Fernando Pereira de, Tedesco, Pablo A.
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2016
País:Brasil
Institución:Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP)
Repositorio:Repositório Institucional da UNIFESP
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:repositorio.unifesp.br:11600/57570
Acceso en línea:https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ncon.2016.06.003
https://repositorio.unifesp.br/handle/11600/57570
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Neotropical streams
Stream fishes
Spatial scale
Temporal scale
Meta-analysis
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Sumario:Studies about fish assemblages in Brazilian streams have grown in recent years, however, it remains unclear whether this increase is followed by increments in the diversity of addressed topics and theoretical frameworks adopted by researchers. We performed a systematic search for Brazilian studies on stream fish assemblages recording study region, publication year, objectives, and spatial and temporal scales adopted. The number of studies is unevenly distributed among regions. Most papers describe the general structure of local fish assemblages and their scientific objectives have not varied through time. Studies have been conducted mainly at small temporal and spatial scales, though the latter is increasing over time. We argue for the need of focusing on recently developed ecological theories and frameworks, and expanding the temporal and spatial scales of studies. These changes will improve regional and local conservation policies, and the visibility of aquatic Brazilian research in the global scientific community. (C) 2016 Associacao Brasileira de Ciencia Ecologica e Conservacao. Published by Elsevier Editora Ltda.

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