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1. A Critical Checklist of the Marine Fishes of Malta and Surrounding Waters.

Author

Borg, Joseph A., Dandria, David, Evans, Julian, Knittweis, Leyla, and Schembri, Patrick J.

Subjects
*MARINE fishes, *MARINE animals, *TECHNICAL literature, *FISHERIES
Abstract

A critical review of marine fishes from Malta (Central Mediterranean) recorded up to December 2022 in the technical and semi-popular literature, during the Mediterranean International Trawl Survey (MEDITS), and in commercial fisheries landings data, was undertaken with the main aim of producing a checklist of species whose occurrence in the seas around the Maltese Islands could be authenticated. This review also served to generate two other lists: one of the species whose occurrence around the islands is probable or possible but which require confirmation, and a second list of previously reported species whose occurrence was deemed highly unlikely and which were hence excluded; the reasons for such exclusion are given. A total of 412 species were confirmed as occurring in Maltese waters, 53 species were listed as requiring confirmation, and 78 species were excluded. Of the species whose occurrence around the Maltese Islands was confirmed, 370 were native; 17 were non-established aliens; seven were established aliens; three were non-established Atlantic immigrants; five were established Atlantic immigrants; nine were non-established cryptogenic; and one was an established cryptogenic. The 412 confirmed species from the Maltese Islands represent 54% of the Mediterranean fish species that have been recorded in recently published works. Therefore, considering the geographical location of the islands at the centre of the Mediterranean, they provide a presumed ideal siting for a good representation of the marine ichthyological fauna. The Maltese checklist appears to still be short of many fish species that probably occur locally and have yet to be added to the present confirmed list. Nevertheless, the present review serves as a good indication of the current situation of the Maltese fish fauna, also noting that checklists for the group from neighbouring countries are somewhat outdated and require review and updating. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2023
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2. First record of the copperstriped cardinalfish Ostorhinchus holotaenia (Actinopterygii: Perciformes: Apogonidae) from Toamasina, Madagascar.

Author

PINAULT, Mathieu, WICKEL, Julien, and FRICKE, Ronald

Subjects
*CARDINALFISHES, *BIODIVERSITY, *SPECIES distribution, *DISPERSAL (Ecology), *MARINE ecology
Abstract

Ce papier fait état du premier signalement de l'espèce Ostorhinchus holotaenia Regan, 1905 à Madagascar. Cette espèce a été recensée lors d'une campagne d'étude des espèces marines introduites, réalisée en juin 2018 à l'intérieur et à proximité du port de Toamasina, pour le compte de la Commission de l'Océan Indien. Pourtant, bien que la question d'une possible introduction de l'espèce par voie maritime puisse être posée, cette observation constitue probablement davantage une extension de zone de l'espèce, déjà identifiée comme étant de distribution Indo-Ouest Pacifique. Cette étude confirme l'utilité de poursuivre l'échantillonnage, notamment d'habitats habituellement considérés comme d'intérêt scientifique secondaire, dans le but de compléter les listes d'espèces actuelles. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2018
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3. Peixes de Costão Rochoso de Santa Catarina. I. Arvoredo

Author

Hostim-Silva, Maurício, Bertoncini, Áthila A., Machado, Leonardo F., Gerhardinger, Leopoldo C., Daros, Felippe A., Barreiros, João P., and Godoy, Eduardo

Subjects
Marine Ichthyofauna, Ictiofauna Marinha, Marine Biodiversity, Brasil, Biodiversidade Marinha, Brazil
Abstract

Este livro representa um passo importante no sentido de ampliar o conhecimento acerca da ictiofauna marinha do sul do Brasil e de sensibilizar pesquisadores, tomadores de decisão e o público em geral com relação à importância da conservação da Reserva Biológica Marinha do Arvoredo. ABSTRACT: The book is timely, as it provides meaningful support to regional management strategies, where the costal zone is in demonstrable irregular overgrowth. Although not specifically meant for management applications, the check list presented, as well as the photo-drawing guide is of great utility for many ecology/community studies. The book synthesizes a 10-year research effort, and is organized in several topics, which includes an introduction about the ABMR, a synopses on reef fish ecology biological adaptations of reef fish, systematic and rocky-shore habitat occupation. A check list and menaced species are also pointed out, as well as an explanation of how-to-use the guide, glossary and index. A total of 84 species are presented in colour underwater photos, common names are given in Portuguese, Spanish and English, with a detailed description of the most important distinctive features, pointed in schematic drawings of each species; behavior, feeding habits, reaction to divers and distribution are also reported. The book is a strong tool to accurately identifying the most common observed fish species when diving along South Brazil. This guide-book can surely be widely used in Brazil, especially to introduce young scientists and the general public in the rocky-shore fish ecology. Scuba divers will also benefit from this tool, which provides a practical way for further studying and identifying fishes.

Published
2006

4. An updated checklist of the marine fish fauna of Reunion Island, South-Western Indian Ocean

Author

Letourneur, Yves, Chabanet, Pascale, Durville, Patrick, Taquet, Marc, Teissier, Emmanuel, Parmentier, Maurice, Quero, Jean-claude, Pothin, Karine, Letourneur, Yves, Chabanet, Pascale, Durville, Patrick, Taquet, Marc, Teissier, Emmanuel, Parmentier, Maurice, Quero, Jean-claude, and Pothin, Karine

Abstract

The ichthyofauna of Reunion Island, Southwestern Indian Ocean, was sampled during several ecological and artisanal fisheries studies. Information from these investigations and from other sources were included to compile the present checklist of the marine fishes of the island. A total of 885 species belonging to 150 families was recorded. Nine species are known only from Reunion, indicating endemism of about 1.0%. The most speciose families (Labridae, Gobiidae, Serranidae, and Pomacentridae) were also among the most speciose at the neighbouring Mauritius Island (except gobiids), and, generally, on other islands in the Indian Ocean area (Maldives, Chagos, Madagascar and Christmas Island). The Gobiidae only represented 5.4% of the ichthyofauna, which was similar to the ratio for Aqaba (Red Sea), contrasting with 8.0% recorded for the Maldives, 13.0% at Chagos or other higher percentages recorded in the Pacific Ocean. The Apogonidae and Scaridae are relatively poorly diversified at Reunion, also in contrast with the Maldives, Madagascar, Chagos, Aqaba (Red Sea) and certain Pacific areas. The recent geological origins of Reunion Island and the low diversity of its marine biotopes are probably the most significant factors explaining both the total species richness and species richness of some major families., L'ichtyofaune de l'île de La Réunion a été étudiée au cours de plusieurs travaux portant sur l'écologie des poissons et sur les pêcheries artisanales. Les informations issues de ces études, ainsi que d'autres sources, ont été compilées dans la présente liste des poissons marins de l'île. Un total de 885 espèces appartenant à 150 familles est recensé. Neuf espèces ne sont connues que de La Réunion, indiquant un endémisme proche de 1,0%. Les familles les plus diversifiées (Labridae, Gobiidae, Serranidae et Pomacentridae) sont aussi parmi les plus diversifiées à l'île Maurice voisine (à l'exception des Gobiidae), ainsi que dans d'autres îles de l'océan Indien (Maldives, Chagos, Madagascar et Christmas). Les Gobiidae ne représentent que 5,4% de l'ichtyofaune totale, ce qui est semblable à ce qui est connu à Aqaba (mer Rouge), mais contraste avec les 8,0% trouvés aux Maldives, les 13,0% trouvés aux Chagos ou d'autres pourcentages élevés dans l'océan Pacifique. Les Apogonidae et les Scaridae sont relativement peu diversifiés à La Réunion, ce qui contraste également avec ce qui est connu des Maldives, Madagascar, Chagos, la mer Rouge et certaines régions de l'océan Pacifique. Le jeune âge géologique de l'île et la faible diversité de ses biotopes marins pourraient être parmi les facteurs les plus importants pouvant expliquer la faible richesse spécifique totale et la richesse spécifique de certaines familles.

Published
2004

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