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Total Authors: 2
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| Affiliation: | [1] Univ Sao Paulo, Inst Oceanog, BR-05508120 Sao Paulo - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 1
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | Brazilian Journal of Oceanography; v. 60, n. 2, p. 233-243, APR-JUN 2012. |
| Web of Science Citations: | 2 |
| Abstract | |
The Sciaenids have among the highest species richness, numerical abundance and biomass of any family of fishes along the Brazilian coast. The aim of this study was to analyze the composition and spatial and temporal distribution of as well as the influence of temperature, salinity and depth on the sciaenid assemblage of Santos Bay. A total of 29,306 individuals belonging to 13 genera and 21 species were captured, between November 2004 and December 2005, with Stellifer rastrifer representing 70.4% of the total composition. Highest abundance and biomass occurred on the east side of the bay, and the highest species richness occurred near the mouth of the Santos Channel, which was also the site with least similarity to the other sites. Highest abundances occurred in April 2005 and lowest in September 2005. Key environmental factors influencing distribution of sciaenids were depth and temperature. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 03/09932-1 - Influence of the estuarine complex of the Baixada Santista on the ecosystem of the adjacent platform (ECOSAN) |
| Grantee: | Ana Maria Setubal Pires-Vanin |
| Support Opportunities: | PRONEX Research - Thematic Grants |