The Amazon sailfin catfish Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus x pardalis (Siluriformes: Loricariidae) in Panamá

The Amazon sailfin catfish Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus x pardalis (Siluriformes: Loricariidae) in Panamá

Introduction: Despite having a rich and diverse native freshwater fish fauna, exotic species have been introduced to Panama since the 20th century. Objective: To report its presence in the fresh waters of Panama of a newly recorded exotic fish. Methods: Specimens were caught with gillnet in Gatun lake, on September 30, 2017. Results: Three specimens with average standard length and weight of 233mm and 307g, respectively, were identified as Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus x pardalis. This armored catfish, native to the Amazon basin, is breeding in Gatun and may threaten local species. Conclusion: The exotic fish Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus x pardalis has a reproductive population in Gatun Lake, Panama.  

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Main Author: González Gutiérrez , Rigoberto
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Published: Universidad Estatal a Distancia, Costa Rica 2022
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spelling oai:revistas.investiga.uned.ac.cr:article43522023-09-12T01:23:33Z The Amazon sailfin catfish Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus x pardalis (Siluriformes: Loricariidae) in Panamá El pez gato amazónico Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus x pardalis (Siluriformes: Loricariidae) en Panamá González Gutiérrez , Rigoberto first record exotic fish Gatun Lake amazon catfish Panama primer registro pez exótico Lago Gatún pez amazónico Panamá Introduction: Despite having a rich and diverse native freshwater fish fauna, exotic species have been introduced to Panama since the 20th century. Objective: To report its presence in the fresh waters of Panama of a newly recorded exotic fish. Methods: Specimens were caught with gillnet in Gatun lake, on September 30, 2017. Results: Three specimens with average standard length and weight of 233mm and 307g, respectively, were identified as Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus x pardalis. This armored catfish, native to the Amazon basin, is breeding in Gatun and may threaten local species. Conclusion: The exotic fish Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus x pardalis has a reproductive population in Gatun Lake, Panama.   Introducción: A pesar de tener Panamá una rica y diversa fauna nativa de peces de agua dulce, se han introducido especies exóticas desde el siglo XX. Objetivo: Reportar la presencia en un lago panameño de un pez exótico no registrado. Métodos: Los ejemplares fueron capturados con red de enmalle en el lago Gatún, el 30 de septiembre de 2017. Resultados: Tres ejemplares con longitud y peso estándar promedio de 233 mm y 307 g, respectivamente, fueron identificados como Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus x pardalis. Este bagre acorazado, originario de la cuenca del Amazonas, se está reproduciendo en Gatún y podría amenazar especies locales. Conclusión: El pez exótico Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus x pardalis tiene una población reproductiva en el lago Gatún, Panamá. Universidad Estatal a Distancia, Costa Rica 2022-11-04 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion application/pdf text/html application/epub+zip https://revistas.uned.ac.cr/index.php/cuadernos/article/view/4352 10.22458/urj.v14i2.4352 UNED Research Journal; Vol. 14 No. 2 (2022); e4352 UNED Research Journal; Vol. 14 Núm. 2 (2022); e4352 1659-441X 1659-4266 eng https://revistas.uned.ac.cr/index.php/cuadernos/article/view/4352/6128 https://revistas.uned.ac.cr/index.php/cuadernos/article/view/4352/6129 https://revistas.uned.ac.cr/index.php/cuadernos/article/view/4352/6130 Copyright (c) 2022 UNED Research Journal https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
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title The Amazon sailfin catfish Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus x pardalis (Siluriformes: Loricariidae) in Panamá
title_short The Amazon sailfin catfish Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus x pardalis (Siluriformes: Loricariidae) in Panamá
title_full The Amazon sailfin catfish Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus x pardalis (Siluriformes: Loricariidae) in Panamá
title_fullStr The Amazon sailfin catfish Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus x pardalis (Siluriformes: Loricariidae) in Panamá
title_full_unstemmed The Amazon sailfin catfish Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus x pardalis (Siluriformes: Loricariidae) in Panamá
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description Introduction: Despite having a rich and diverse native freshwater fish fauna, exotic species have been introduced to Panama since the 20th century. Objective: To report its presence in the fresh waters of Panama of a newly recorded exotic fish. Methods: Specimens were caught with gillnet in Gatun lake, on September 30, 2017. Results: Three specimens with average standard length and weight of 233mm and 307g, respectively, were identified as Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus x pardalis. This armored catfish, native to the Amazon basin, is breeding in Gatun and may threaten local species. Conclusion: The exotic fish Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus x pardalis has a reproductive population in Gatun Lake, Panama.  
publisher Universidad Estatal a Distancia, Costa Rica
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