Invasive cichlids (Teleostei: Cichliformes) in the Amacuzac River, Mexico: Implications for the behavioral ecology of the native Mexican mojarra Amphilophus istlanus

Invasive cichlids (Teleostei: Cichliformes) in the Amacuzac River, Mexico: Implications for the behavioral ecology of the native Mexican mojarra Amphilophus istlanus

The introduction of species is a leading cause of biodiversity loss and habitat alteration. Several species have invaded Mexican freshwater ecosystems, adversely affecting native fishes. Specifically, in the Amacuzac River of the Balsas Basin (Central Mexico), at least four non-native cichlids have...

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Main Authors: M. Franco, E. Arce, N. Mercado-Silva, A. Córdoba-Aguilar, R. Ramírez-Rodríguez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co. Ltd. 2023-07-01
Series:Water Biology and Security
Subjects:
River invasion
Native biodiversity
Threats
Competence
Aggressive behavior
Interspecific interactions
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772735123000616

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