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Integrative systematics unveils the controversial identity of Engraulidae fishing stocks in a Neotropical estuary, northeast Brazil

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Author(s):
Fabiana Vicente [1] ; Marina V. Loeb [2] ; Andréa Carla Guimarães de Paiva [3] ; Claudio L. S. Sampaio [4] ; Leandro Araujo Argolo [5] ; Uedson Pereira Jacobina [6]
Total Authors: 6
Affiliation:
[1] Universidade Federal de Alagoas. Campus-Penedo. Laboratório de Ictiologia e Conservação - Brasil
[2] Universidade de São Paulo. Museu de Zoologia - Brasil
[3] Universidade Federal de Alagoas. Campus-Penedo. Laboratório de Ictiologia e Conservação - Brasil
[4] Universidade Federal de Alagoas. Campus-Penedo. Laboratório de Ictiologia e Conservação - Brasil
[5] Universidade Federal da Bahia. Instituto de Biologia - Brasil
[6] Universidade Federal de Alagoas. Campus-Penedo. Laboratório de Ictiologia e Conservação - Brasil
Total Affiliations: 6
Document type: Journal article
Source: Neotropical Ichthyology; v. 18, n. 4 2020-12-04.
Abstract

ABSTRACT In Brazil, the use and diversity of the common names of fish species, coupled with taxonomic uncertainties, hinder the reliability of fishing statistical data. In this scenario, there are the so-called pilombetas of the São Francisco River, an important fishing resource in region. Despite its importance, the real diversity of species identified in the area remains obscure. In order to properly identify and delimit the species popularly known as pilombetas, an integrative approach involving traditional taxonomy, geometric morphometrics and molecular systematics was applied. Results from geometric morphometrics and molecular analyses were consistent with the results of the traditional morphological analysis, also indicating the delimitation of six taxa belonging to Engraulidae in the lower São Francisco River. In addition, species delimitation methods revealed an intrapopulation genetic divergence of 1.7% for Lycengraulis grossidens. The results revealed that the currently known richness species of Engraulidae in the studied area has been underestimated. Thus, an updated taxonomic key is herein proposed for the Engraulidae species from the lower São Francisco River and estuary. The integrative analysis approach revealed to be effective to address taxonomic questions and help the management of stocks, ensuring the maintenance of local diversity of fishes in the Neotropical region. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 18/10654-1 - Tempo and mode of diversification in Adontosternarchus (Gymnotiformes, Apteronotidae): exploring the origin of species diversity in the Neotropical river channels
Grantee:Marina Vianna Loeb
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctorate
FAPESP's process: 11/06830-0 - Phylogenetic relationships of Engraulinae and review of Anchoviella Fowler, 1911 (Clupeiformes Engraulidae)
Grantee:Marina Vianna Loeb
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate