A preliminary assessment of Fistularia petimba (Lacepède, 1803) migration in the Mediterranean Sea: historical and new data from Cyprus (Levantine Sea) with biological notes

IF 2.3 3区环境科学与生态学 Q1 MARINE & FRESHWATER BIOLOGY

Mediterranean Marine Science Pub Date : 2023-07-17 DOI:10.12681/mms.29027

M. Papageorgiou, Vasilis Resaikos, A. Petrou

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Abstract

Biological invasions may pose a serious threat to ecosystems and economies. In this study, the presence of the non-indigenous species Fistularia petimba in Cyprus is documented. A total of 76 individuals were collected by bottom trawls and trammel nets in June 2020, March 2021, August 2021, and September 2021. Morphometric measurements, meristic counts, sex, stomach content, and maturity stages were recorded, and notes were made on the length-weight relationship, reproduction, and diet composition. Results from the length-weight relationship indicated a positive allometric growth (b = 3.5127). The preliminary results indicate a prolonged reproductive season, lasting from spring to autumn. The presence of two native and highly commercial fish species, Mullus barbatus and Pagellus sp. in the stomachs of F. petimba highlights the need for further dietary analysis of the species and the study of its impact on local fauna. These findings may confirm the successful establishment of F. petimba in Cyprus and indicate that this species could have similar impacts on local ecosystems as its invasive relative Fistularia commersonii.

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对地中海（Lacepède，1803年）中的冰足虫（Fistularia petimba）迁徙的初步评估：来自塞浦路斯（黎凡特海）的历史和新数据以及生物学注释

生物入侵可能对生态系统和经济构成严重威胁。在这项研究中，记录了塞浦路斯存在的非本土物种佩蒂姆巴（Fistularia petimba）。2020年6月、2021年3月、2021月和2021年9月，共有76人被底拖网和拖网捕获。记录形态测量、分生组织计数、性别、胃内容物和成熟阶段，并记录长重关系、繁殖和饮食组成。长重关系的结果表明正异速生长（b=3.5127）。初步结果表明繁殖季节延长，从春季持续到秋季。两种本地和高度商业化的鱼类物种，即Mullus barbatus和Pagellus sp.在F.petimba的胃中的存在，突出表明需要对该物种进行进一步的饮食分析，并研究其对当地动物群的影响。这些发现可能证实了F.petimba在塞浦路斯的成功建立，并表明该物种对当地生态系统的影响可能与其入侵亲戚Fistularia commercesonii相似。

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Mediterranean Marine Science MARINE & FRESHWATER BIOLOGY-

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5.20

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17.90%

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>12 weeks

期刊介绍： The journal Mediterranean Marine Science (MMS), published by the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR), issues three volumes annually. The journal welcomes original research articles, short communications, New Mediterranean Biodiversity records, extended reviews, comments, and Theme sections in all fields of Oceanography, Marine Biology, Marine Conservation, Fisheries and Aquaculture in the Mediterranean area and the adjacent regions. All content is peer reviewed.