Fish are among the best-studied aquatic animals due to their economic and ecological
values. Fish meat is the most affordable protein source for the economically weaker section …

The success of any aquaculture endeavour broadly depends on water quality. Water quality
determines to a great extent the success or failure of aquaculture operation. Optimum water …

This study analyzes the interaction of fish assemblages with 14 physicochemical and
hydrogeomorphological variables at 31 sampling stations along the watershed of the Meia …

Caffeine is a contaminant frequently detected in water bodies. Growth trends in both human
population and caffeine consumption per capita are expected to exacerbate the occurrence …

Abstract The Iguaçu River is one of the largest and most important rivers in the Southern of
Brazil. The Upper Iguaçu Basin is responsible for water supply (80%) of the Metropolitan …

Fish reproduction in natural environments tends to occur in conditions, including extreme pH
values, ideal for the survival of offspring. In this context, the purpose of this study was to …

The Ouvidor River, a tributary of the Upper Paraná River, drains areas covered by cerrado
vegetation in Central Brazil. We collected data for environmental variables (water …

Different pH levels of water in the incubation and larviculture of'curimbatá'(Prochilodus
lineatus) were tested to evaluate the effect of this variable on the survival and development …

Jundiá, Rhamdia quelen, is considered to be a fish with great farming potential in South and
Southeast Brazil. For this species, early male sexual maturation has a negative influence on …

Patterns of species replacement and richness differences along environmental gradients or
ecoregions shed light on different ecological and evolutionary mechanisms acting on …