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2. Assessing citizen science data quality for bird monitoring in the Iberian Peninsula
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Prenda, J., Domínguez-Olmedo, J. L., López-Lozano, E., Fernández de Villarán, R., and Negro, J. J.
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- 2024
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3. Multiscale effects on freshwater fish distribution in a highly disturbed Mediterranean-type basin: community-level and species-level responses
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Sáez-Gómez, P., Ramos-Merchante, A., and Prenda, J.
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- 2020
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4. Macroinvertebrate taxa richness uncertainty and kick sampling in the establishment of Mediterranean rivers ecological status
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Ramos-Merchante, A. and Prenda, J.
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- 2017
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5. Freshwater ostracods as environmental tracers
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Ruiz, F., Abad, M., Bodergat, A. M., Carbonel, P., Rodríguez-Lázaro, J., González-Regalado, M. L., Toscano, A., García, E. X., and Prenda, J.
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- 2013
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6. Identifying priority sites for the conservation of freshwater fish biodiversity in a Mediterranean basin with a high degree of threatened endemics
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Hermoso, V., Linke, S., and Prenda, J.
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- 2009
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7. Hydrological stability and otter trophic diversity: a scale-insensitive pattern?
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Clavero, M., Prenda, J., Blanco-Garrido, F., and Delibes, M.
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Otters -- Food and nutrition -- Observations ,Zoology and wildlife conservation ,Observations ,Food and nutrition - Abstract
Two recent works related Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra (L., 1758)) trophic patterns over large areas with the stability of aquatic ecosystems. Higher levels of instability lead to reduced availability and (or) predictability of fish, and consequently, to a decrease in fish consumption by otters. The aim of the present study is to test these macrogeographical patterns in otter diet at regional and local scales. We analysed otter diet in Mediterranean streams in southwestern Iberian Peninsula where clear hydrological stability gradients (related to drainage area or distance to the sea) could be defined. Hydrological stability was directly related to fish consumption and inversely to otter diet diversity in terms of occurrence and biomass, both at regional and local scales. The level of stability of aquatic ecosystems appears to be a critical indirect factor that modulates otter diet through its effects on fish populations. The resulting trophic patterns are maintained from local to macrogeographical scales. Deux travaux recents relient les patrons trophiques de la loutre d'Eurasie (Lutra lutra (L., 1758)) sur de grandes surfaces a la stabilite des environnements aquatiques. Les degres plus eleves d'instabilite menent a une disponibilite et (ou) une predictibilite reduites des poissons et consequemment a une diminution de la consommation de poissons chez les loutres. L'objectif de notre etude est de tester ces patrons macrogeographiques dans les regimes alimentaires des loutres a des echelles regionales et locales. Nous avons analyse les regimes alimentaires des loutres dans des cours d'eau mediterraneens dans le sud-ouest de la peninsule iberique dans lesquels il est possible de definir des gradients clairs de stabilite (en fonction de la surface du bassin versant ou de la distance a la mer). Il y a une relation directe entre la stabilite hydrologique et la consommation de poissons et une relation inverse avec la diversite du regime des loutres en ce qui a trait a la frequence et la biomasse, tant aux echelles regionales que locales. Le degre de stabilite des ecosystemes aquatiques semble etre un facteur essentiel indirect de modulation du regime alimentaire des loutres, par ses effets sur les populations de poissons. Les patrons trophiques qui en resultent se maintiennent de l'echelle locale a l'echelle macrogeographique. [Traduit par la Redaction], Introduction Ecological patterns and processes are sensitive to the scale of observation and, therefore, studies of the same phenomena conducted at different scales often yield different results (Wiens 2002). However, [...]
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- 2008
8. Monitoring small fish populations in streams: A comparison of four passive methods
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Clavero, M., Blanco-Garrido, F., and Prenda, J.
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- 2006
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9. Expansion of the invasive Pseudorasbora parva (Cyprinidae) in the Iberian Peninsula : first record in the Guadiana River basin
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Aparicio, E., Peris, B., Torrijos, L., Prenda, J., Nieva, A., and Silvia Perea
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Pseudorasbora parva (Temminck & Schlegel, 1846) has become an invasive fish in many parts of Europe. In the Iberian Peninsula, until now, P. parva has been recorded only from the Ebro and Ter Rivers, NE Spain. The first record in the Guadiana River basin (SW Spain) of P. parva is reported. The origin of the population is presumably an accidental introduction from a local fish farm. P. parva represents a new threat to the native fish in the Guadiana River basin where other 12 exotic species are already present. An eradication programme is planned to try to stop further dispersal in the Guadiana basin and other Iberian rivers.
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- 2012
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10. Ecological traits of fish assemblages from Mediterranean Europe and its implications when assessing human pressure
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Ferreira, M.T., Caiola, N., Casals, F., Cortes, R., Economous, A, Garcia-Jalon, D., Ilhéu, M., Martinez-Capel, F., Oliveira, J., Pont, D., Prenda, J., Rogers, C, De Sostoa, A., and Zogaris, S.
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human impacts ,fish metrics ,guilds ,Alien species ,fish types ,Mediterranean streams - Abstract
Mediterranean river systems are characterised by more diverse fish assemblages and regional ecological processes compared with the rest of Europe. A data set from Mediterranean France, Iberia and Greece ( 2000 sites) was used to describe the characteristics of fish assemblages, explore their responses to anthropogenic disturbance and analyse the implications for river quality assessment. There was a southwards decline in species richness per site, but endemicity and proportion of alien species increased. Sites in the eastern Mediterranean had higher endemicity, lower site richness and lower number of alien species than sites in western Mediterranean Europe. Assemblage composition differed between Mediterranean sub-regions, but was dominated by three major fish types: a salmonid fish type common throughout the study area and two cyprinid-dominated fish types (in some sub-regions, Salmo trutta L. is present but not numerically dominant), corresponding to a gradient in hydrological and temperature regimes. Metric responses to perturbation were compared with those found at the European (larger scale) and basin (smaller scale) levels. Overall metric response was weaker in this Mediterranean application. The best responses to human pressure were usually obtained with abundance-based metrics and included the contribution of naturalised alien species. Some widespread alien species contributed to the response to anthropogenic alteration (notably Cyprinus carpio L. and Lepomis gibbosus (L.)).
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- 2007
11. Threats to the conservation of biotic integrity in Iberian fluvial ecosystems
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Prenda, J., Clavero, Miguel, Blanco-Garrido, F., and Hermoso, Virgilio
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water pollution ,invasive alien species ,macroinver- tebrates ,freshwater fish ,damming impacts ,River conservation ,freshwater biodiversity ,Lutra lutra - Abstract
[EN] Fluvial ecosystems are highly modified by human activity and the species inhabiting them are more imperiled than their aerial or oceanic counterparts. In addition, freshwater biodiversity per surface unit is higher than terrestrial and marine biodiversity. But from a conservation point of view rivers and streams have received less attention than any other natural system. Impacts in water and habitat quality, flow regime and biotic interactions can be considered the main factors responsible for the lack of bio- tic integrity in Mediterranean rivers. Dams and impoundments alter drastically the physical habitat structure and the ecological functioning of running waters. But at the same time also modify the flow regime. Biotic interactions are deeply altered by introduced invasive species, which are common and proliferate in reservoirs and other artificial lentic habitats. In this paper we have adapted this classification of the main human impacts on fluvial ecosystems to the Iberian situation summarising them in three groups: water pollution, damming, and introduction of invasive species. We discuss their effects on biotic integrity of running waters through some examples from some of our previous works. Pollution is treated in two alternative ways. Quantifying its importance in the drainage network of a large Mediterranean area in southern Spain, as well as analysing its effect on the structure of macroinvertebrate communities and otter (Lutra lutra) distribution. Invasive species are widespread in Iberian inland waters. We hereby present the spatial relationship between native fish communities and invasive centrarchids that populate the peninsula. Finally, the damming impacts are considered through the analysis of its role in the spread and esta- blishment of the invasive species. All of them are just a few examples about how alterated is the natural composition and dyna- mics of Iberian rivers and streams, i.e. its biotic integrity. The challenge for the future lies in the efficient protection of the bio- diversity of Iberian freshwaters in the face of increasing pressures on the aquatic resources. But the first step in preserving our rivers is the real recognition of the extent of the problem, particularly among scientists., [ES] Los ecosistemas fluviales están profundamente modificados por la actividad humana y las especies que los habitan están más amenazadas que sus equivalentes aéreos u oceánicos. Además la biodiversidad acuática continental por unidad de superficie es mayor que la terrestre y la marina. Pero, desde un punto de vista conservacionista, los cursos de agua han recibido menos aten- ción que cualquier otro sistema natural. Impactos en la calidad del agua y del hábitat, en el régimen de caudales y en las inter- acciones bióticas pueden considerarse como los principales responsables de la falta de integridad biótica de los ríos mediterrá- neos. Los embalses alteran drásticamente la estructura física del hábitat y el funcionamiento ecológico de las aguas corrientes. Y al mismo tiempo modifican el régimen de caudales. Las interacciones bióticas están muy modificadas por la introducción de especies invasoras, muy comunes en embalses y otros hábitats artificiales lénticos. En este trabajo hemos adaptado esta clasifi- cación de los principales impactos humanos sobre las aguas corrientes a la situación particular de la Península Ibérica, resu- miéndolos en tres grupos: contaminación de las aguas, represado de los ríos e introducción de especies invasoras. Discutimos sus efectos sobre la integridad biótica de los ecosistemas fluviales a partir de ejemplos obtenidos de algunos de nuestros traba- jos previos. La contaminación se aborda de dos modos alternativos. Cuantificando su importancia en la red de drenaje de una gran área geográfica mediterránea del sur de España, así como analizando sus efectos sobre la estructura de las comunidades de macroinvertebrados y la distribución de la nutria (Lutra lutra). Las especies invasoras están ampliamente distribuidas en las aguas continentales ibéricas. Aquí se presenta la relación espacial existente entre las comunidades de peces nativas y los cen- trárquidos invasores que pueblan la península. Finalmente, los impactos de la creación de embalses se estudian a partir del análisis de su papel en la diseminación y establecimiento de las especies invasoras. Todos ellos no son más que unos cuantos ejemplos sobre el grado de alteración de la composición y dinámica de los cursos de agua ibéricos, es decir, de su integridad biótica. El reto para el futuro consiste en la protección eficaz de la biodiversidad acuática continental ibérica en el marco de unas presiones cada vez mayores sobre los recursos acuáticos. Pero el primer paso para conservar nuestros ríos pasa por el reconocimiento real de la magnitud del problema, especialmente entre la comunidad científica.
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- 2006
12. Ecological traits of fish assemblages from Mediterranean Europe and their responses to human disturbance
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Universitat Politècnica de València. Departamento de Ingeniería Hidráulica y Medio Ambiente - Departament d'Enginyeria Hidràulica i Medi Ambient, Universitat Politècnica de València. Instituto de Investigación para la Gestión Integral de Zonas Costeras - Institut d'Investigació per a la Gestió Integral de Zones Costaneres, European Commission, Ferrerira, T, Oliveira, J., Caiola, N., De Sostoa, A., Casals, F., Cortés, R., Economou, A., Zogaris, S., García-Jalon, D., Ilheú, M., Martinez-Capel, Francisco, Pont, D., Rogers, C., Prenda, J., Universitat Politècnica de València. Departamento de Ingeniería Hidráulica y Medio Ambiente - Departament d'Enginyeria Hidràulica i Medi Ambient, Universitat Politècnica de València. Instituto de Investigación para la Gestión Integral de Zonas Costeras - Institut d'Investigació per a la Gestió Integral de Zones Costaneres, European Commission, Ferrerira, T, Oliveira, J., Caiola, N., De Sostoa, A., Casals, F., Cortés, R., Economou, A., Zogaris, S., García-Jalon, D., Ilheú, M., Martinez-Capel, Francisco, Pont, D., Rogers, C., and Prenda, J.
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[EN] Mediterranean river systems are characterised by more diverse fish assemblages and regional ecological processes compared with the rest of Europe. A data set from Mediterranean France, Iberia and Greece ( 2000 sites) was used to describe the characteristics of fish assemblages, explore their responses to anthropogenic disturbance and analyse the implications for river quality assessment. There was a southwards decline in species richness per site, but endemicity and proportion of alien species increased. Sites in the eastern Mediterranean had higher endemicity, lower site richness and lower number of alien species than sites in western Mediterranean Europe. Assemblage composition differed between Mediterranean sub-regions, but was dominated by three major fish types: a salmonid fish type common throughout the study area and two cyprinid-dominated fish types (in some sub-regions, Salmo trutta L. is present but not numerically dominant), corresponding to a gradient in hydrological and temperature regimes. Metric responses to perturbation were compared with those found at the European (larger scale) and basin (smaller scale) levels. Overall metric response was weaker in this Mediterranean application. The best responses to human pressure were usually obtained with abundance-based metrics and included the contribution of naturalised alien species. Some widespread alien species contributed to the response to anthropogenic alteration (notably Cyprinus carpio L. and Lepomis gibbosus (L.)).
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- 2007
13. Addressing longitudinal connectivity in the systematic conservation planning of fresh waters
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HERMOSO, V., primary, LINKE, S., additional, PRENDA, J., additional, and POSSINGHAM, H. P., additional
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- 2010
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14. Assessing freshwater fish sensitivity to different sources of perturbation in a Mediterranean basin
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Hermoso, V., primary, Clavero, M., additional, Blanco-Garrido, F., additional, and Prenda, J., additional
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- 2009
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15. Identifying priority sites for the conservation of freshwater fish biodiversity in a Mediterranean basin with a high degree of threatened endemics
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Hermoso, V., primary, Linke, S., additional, and Prenda, J., additional
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- 2008
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16. Ecological traits of fish assemblages from Mediterranean Europe and their responses to human disturbance
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FERREIRA, T., primary, OLIVEIRA, J., additional, CAIOLA, N., additional, DE SOSTOA, A., additional, CASALS, F., additional, CORTES, R., additional, ECONOMOU, A., additional, ZOGARIS, S., additional, GARCIA-JALON, D., additional, ILHÉU, M., additional, MARTINEZ-CAPEL, F., additional, PONT, D., additional, ROGERS, C., additional, and PRENDA, J., additional
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- 2007
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17. Size-related and diel variations in microhabitat use of three endangered small fishes in a Mediterranean coastal stream
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Clavero, M., primary, Blanco-Garrido, F., additional, Zamora, L., additional, and Prenda, J., additional
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- 2005
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18. Distribution and Habitat Preferences of the Introduced MummichogFundulus heteroclitus(Linneaus) in South-western Spain
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Gutiérrez-Estrada, J.C., primary, Prenda, J., additional, Oliva, F., additional, and Fernández-Delgado, C., additional
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- 1998
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19. Habitat use by the fish assemblages of two chalk streams
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Prenda, J., primary, Armitage, P. D., additional, and Grayston, A., additional
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- 1997
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20. Addressing longitudinal connectivity in the systematic conservation planning of fresh waters.
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HERMOSO, V., LINKE, S., PRENDA, J., and POSSINGHAM, H. P.
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FRESHWATER biodiversity conservation ,FRESHWATER fishes ,MARINE ecosystem management ,WATERSHEDS - Abstract
Summary 1. Freshwater conservation has received less attention than its terrestrial or marine counterparts. Given the accelerated rate of change and intensive human use that freshwater ecosystems are submitted to, it is urgent to focus more attention on fresh waters. Existing conservation planning tools - such as Marxan - need to be modified to account for the special nature of these systems. Connectivity plays a key role in freshwater ecosystems. Threats are mediated along river corridors, and the condition of the entire catchment influences river biodiversity downstream. This needs to be considered in conservation planning. 2. The probabilities of occurrence of nine native freshwater fish species in a Mediterranean river basin, obtained from Multivariate Adaptive Regression Splines- Generalized Linear Model (MARS-GLM) models, were used as features to develop spatial conservation priorities. The priorities accounted for complementarity and spatial design issues. 3. To deal with the connected nature of rivers, we modified Marxan's boundary length penalty, avoiding the selection of isolated planning units and forcing the inclusion of closer upstream areas. We introduced 'virtual boundaries' between non-headwater stream segments and added distance-weighted penalties to the overall connectivity cost (CP) when stream segments upstream of the selected planning units are not selected. 4. This approach to prioritising connectivity is concordant with ecological theory, as it considers the natural and roughly exponential decay of upstream influences with distance. It accounts for the natural capacity of rivers to mitigate impacts when designing reserves. When connectivity was not emphasised, Marxan prioritised natural corridors for longitudinal movements. In contrast, whole sub-basins were prioritised when connectivity was emphasised. Changing the relative emphasis on connectivity substantially changed the spatial prioritisation; our conservation investment could move from one basin to another. 5. Our novel approach to dealing with directional connectivity enables managers of freshwater systems to set ecologically meaningful spatial conservation priorities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2011
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21. Bone length of Iberian freshwater fish, as a predictor of length and biomass of prey consumed by piscivores
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Prenda, J., Arenas, M. P., Freitas, D., Santos-Reis, M., and Maria Collares-Pereira
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We measured various fish bones from 13 Iberian freshwater fish species and one hybrid species. Original total body lengths were then back-calculated using bone measurements. Bones usually found in prey remains left by piscivorous predators, were usually from the head skeleton and from the vertebral column. The 73 regressions obtained between bone length and fish length were linear for al1 species examined. Coefficients of determination ranged between 75.6 % and 99.5 %. To estimate fish biomass, length-weight relations were used for each species, too. Bone length vs. fish length relationships found in the literature for seven additional species inhabiting the Iberian Peninsula were also included, totalling 29 regression equations. The amount of dietary information available from fish predator remains can be greatly increased by using these relationships. In this paper, information is provided covering in excess of 37 YO of lberian freshwater fish fauna, including the most abundant and widespread species., Se han realizado medidas a 13 tipos de huesos de peces para retrocalcular su longitud total. Estos huesos, que se encuentran normalmente en los restos dejados por depredadores ictiófagos, pertenecen al esqueleto de la cabeza y a la columna vertebral de 13 especies de peces (más un híbrido) de aguas continentales de la Península Ibérica. Las 73 ecuaciones obtenidas entre la longitud del hueso y la del pez fueron lineales para todas las especies estudiadas; los coeficientes de determinación oscilaron entre el 75.6 %y el 99.5 %. Para la estimación de la biomasa de los peces se han calculado las regresiones longitud- peso para cada una de las especies. Además, se incluyen, extraídas de la bibliogra$a, las relaciones entre la longitud del hueso y la longitud del pez para otras siete especies de peces que habitan en la Península Ibérica. Con este método la cantidad de información extraíble del análisis de la dieta de depredadores ictiófagos se puede incrementar considerablemente. Las ecuaciones que se aportan abarcan a más del 37 96 de la ictiofauna Ibérica de aguas continentales, con inclusión de las especies más abundantes y de más amplia distribución.
22. Threats to the conservation of biotic integrity in Iberian fluvial ecosystems
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Prenda, J., Clavero, M., Blanco-Garrido, F., Menor, A., and Virgilio Hermoso
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Ecology ,Aquatic Science ,Water Science and Technology - Abstract
Fluvial ecosystems are highly modified by human activity and the species inhabiting them are more imperiled than their aerial or oceanic counterparts. In addition, freshwater biodiversity per surface unit is higher than terrestrial and marine biodiversity. But from a conservation point of view rivers and streams have received less attention than any other natural system. Impacts in water and habitat quality, flow regime and biotic interactions can be considered the main factors responsible for the lack of biotic integrity in Mediterranean rivers. Dams and impoundments alter drastically the physical habitat structure and the ecological functioning of running waters. But at the same time also modify the flow regime. Biotic interactions are deeply altered by introduced invasive species, which are common and proliferate in reservoirs and other artificial lentic habitats. In this paper we have adapted this classification of the main human impacts on fluvial ecosystems to the Iberian situation summarising them in three groups: water pollution, damming, and introduction of invasive species. We discuss their effects on biotic integrity of running waters through some examples from some of our previous works. Pollution is treated in two alternative ways. Quantifying its importance in the drainage network of a large Mediterranean area in southern Spain, as well as analysing its effect on the structure of macroinvertebrate communities and otter (Lutra lutra) distribution. Invasive species are widespread in Iberian inland waters. We hereby present the spatial relationship between native fish communities and invasive centrarchids that populate the peninsula. Finally, the damming impacts are considered through the analysis of its role in the spread and establishment of the invasive species. All of them are just a few examples about how alterated is the natural composition and dynamics of Iberian rivers and streams, i.e. its biotic integrity. The challenge for the future lies in the efficient protection of the biodiversity of Iberian freshwaters in the face of increasing pressures on the aquatic resources. But the first step in preserving our rivers is the real recognition of the extent of the problem, particularly among scientists., Los ecosistemas fluviales están profundamente modificados por la actividad humana y las especies que los habitan están más amenazadas que sus equivalentes aéreos u oceánicos. Además la biodiversidad acuática continental por unidad de superficie es mayor que la terrestre y la marina. Pero, desde un punto de vista conservacionista, los cursos de agua han recibido menos atención que cualquier otro sistema natural. Impactos en la calidad del agua y del hábitat, en el régimen de caudales y en las interacciones bióticas pueden considerarse como los principales responsables de la falta de integridad biótica de los ríos mediterráneos. Los embalses alteran drásticamente la estructura física del hábitat y el funcionamiento ecológico de las aguas corrientes. Y al mismo tiempo modifican el régimen de caudales. Las interacciones bióticas están muy modificadas por la introducción de especies invasoras, muy comunes en embalses y otros hábitats artificiales lénticos. En este trabajo hemos adaptado esta clasificación de los principales impactos humanos sobre las aguas corrientes a la situación particular de la Península Ibérica, resumiéndolos en tres grupos: contaminación de las aguas, represado de los ríos e introducción de especies invasoras. Discutimos sus efectos sobre la integridad biótica de los ecosistemas fluviales a partir de ejemplos obtenidos de algunos de nuestros trabajos previos. La contaminación se aborda de dos modos alternativos. Cuantificando su importancia en la red de drenaje de una gran área geográfica mediterránea del sur de España, así como analizando sus efectos sobre la estructura de las comunidades de macroinvertebrados y la distribución de la nutria (Lutra lutra). Las especies invasoras están ampliamente distribuidas en las aguas continentales ibéricas. Aquí se presenta la relación espacial existente entre las comunidades de peces nativas y los centrárquidos invasores que pueblan la península. Finalmente, los impactos de la creación de embalses se estudian a partir del análisis de su papel en la diseminación y establecimiento de las especies invasoras. Todos ellos no son más que unos cuantos ejemplos sobre el grado de alteración de la composición y dinámica de los cursos de agua ibéricos, es decir, de su integridad biótica. El reto para el futuro consiste en la protección eficaz de la biodiversidad acuática continental ibérica en el marco de unas presiones cada vez mayores sobre los recursos acuáticos. Pero el primer paso para conservar nuestros ríos pasa por el reconocimiento real de la magnitud del problema, especialmente entre la comunidad científica.
23. The Doñana National Park (SW Spain): From the sea to the future
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Ruiz, F., MANUEL POZO, Olías, M., Núñez, M. C., Abad, M., Carretero, M. I., Vidal, J. R., Cáceres, L. M., Prenda, J., Castellanos, E. M., Luque, C. J., Menor, A., Font, E., Toscano, A., and García, E. X.
24. Linderiella baetica Alonso & Garcia-de-Lomas 2009 (Crustacea, Branchiopoda, Anostraca): On the verge of extinction?
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Garcia Lomas, Juan, Garcia, Carlos M., Hortas, Francisco, Prunier, Florent, Boix, Dani, Sala, Jordi, Leon, David, Serrano, Laura, Prenda, Jose, Diego Gilbert, Juan, Guerrero, Francisco J., Marrone, Federico, Sahuquillo, Maria, Camacho, Antonio, Olmo, Carla, Rosa Miracle, Maria, Zamora-Munoz, Carmen, Mura, Graziella, Machado, Margarida, Sanchez, Inigo, Angel Galvez, Jose, Margarita Florencio, Luis Perez-Bote, Jose, Alonso, Miguel, de Lomas, J., Garcia, C., Hortas, F., Prunier, F., Boix, D., Sala, J., Leon, D., Serrano, L., Prenda, J., Gilbert, J., Guerrero, F., Marrone, F., Sahuquillo, M., Camacho, A., Olmo, C., Miracle, M., Zamora Munoz, C., Mura, G., Machado, M., Sanchez, I., Galvez, J., Florencio, M., Perez Bote, J., and Alonso, M.
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Spain ,Cadiz ,conservation ,Settore BIO/05 - Zoologia ,Anostraca ,threat ,protection ,temporary ponds ,temporary pond - Abstract
The province of Cadiz (South of Spain) hosts the only known locality in the world of Linderiella baetica Alonso & Garcia-de-Lomas 2009 (Anostraca). In this paper, the geographical distribution of the species based on published sampling data focused on large branchiopods and temporary pools in Andalusia and the entire Iberian Peninsula is assessed. The current situation is summarized based on the threats to their survival, which are mainly related to habitat alteration. In the Iberian Peninsula, at least 1,648 bodies of water (about 720 in Andalusia) have been explored. Prevalence data suggest that L. baetica is a rare species (localities with presence / sample locations = 6.07 . 10-4). The application of the IUCN (2012) criteria suggests that L. baetica is a threatened species, catalogued as "critically endangered". Several emergency solutions such as translocation of individuals or their propagules to newly created ponds and to sustain the efforts of exploration have been proposed. However, conservation of the species in the current circumstances it is not considered viable if the natural habitat remains unprotected. The legal protection of L. baetica is proposed.
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- 2016
25. The Dynamics of Lepus granatensis and Oryctolagus cuniculus in a Mediterranean Agrarian Area: Are Hares Segregating from Rabbit Habitats after Disease Impact?
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Prenda J, Rodríguez-Rodríguez EJ, Negro JJ, and Muñoz-Pichardo JM
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The genera Oryctolagus and Lepus (order Lagomorpha) are essential elements in the trophic chain in the Iberian Peninsula, being the main prey of many predators, including some highly endangered predators such as the Iberian lynx ( Lynx pardinus ). Myxomatosis, a disease producing tumorations in conjunctive tissues, and produced by the Myxoma Virus , has caused mass mortalities in rabbits ( Oryctolagus cuniculus ) for decades. Recently, the virus has jumped interspecifically from rabbits to hares, and this has created a depletion in hare populations, generating great concern. We analyzed the population dynamics and distribution of both lagomorph species in a Mediterranean agricultural area of the south of Spain since the 1990s with a combination of systematic and non-systematic data. The appearance of the outbreak in the Iberian hare ( Lepus granatenis ) in 2018 enabled us to undertake an opportunistic analysis of its effects on the spatial structure and assemblages, as well as on the niches of both species using PCA analyses and ordination techniques. Analysis of the mortality effect on daily and seasonal cycles was also conducted, and relations with the temporal dimension was tested using generalized lineal models (GLMs). In our results, in addition to population and temporal patterns, we could observe a restructuring in hare distribution after the mortality event, highlighting that prior to the outbreak, rabbit and hare populations were spatially differentiated, although with some overlaps and niche similarities. However, since the outbreak, hare populations have been excluded from rabbit areas, suggesting that in the absence of rabbits, the virus has more difficulties to infect hares. We also provide an overview of the effect of this population depletion on the ecological and socio-economic dimension of this region, pointing out the importance of this situation for the area.
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- 2022
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26. Invasive species and habitat degradation in Iberian streams: an analysis of their role in freshwater fish diversity loss.
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Hermoso V, Clavero M, Blanco-Garrido F, and Prenda J
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- Animals, Spain, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Fishes, Fresh Water
- Abstract
Mediterranean endemic freshwater fish are among the most threatened biota in the world. Distinguishing the role of different extinction drivers and their potential interactions is crucial for achieving conservation goals. While some authors argue that invasive species are a main driver of native species declines, others see their proliferation as a co-occurring process to biodiversity loss driven by habitat degradation. It is difficult to discern between the two potential causes given that few invaded ecosystems are free from habitat degradation, and that both factors may interact in different ways. Here we analyze the relative importance of habitat degradation and invasive species in the decline of native fish assemblages in the Guadiana River basin (southwestern Iberian Peninsula) using an information theoretic approach to evaluate interaction pathways between invasive species and habitat degradation (structural equation modeling, SEM). We also tested the possible changes in the functional relationships between invasive and native species, measured as the per capita effect of invasive species, using ANCOVA. We found that the abundance of invasive species was the best single predictor of natives' decline and had the highest Akaike weight among the set of predictor variables examined. Habitat degradation neither played an active role nor influenced the per capita effect of invasive species on natives. Our analyses indicated that downstream reaches and areas close to reservoirs had the most invaded fish assemblages, independently of their habitat degradation status. The proliferation of invasive species poses a strong threat to the persistence of native assemblages in highly fluctuating environments. Therefore, conservation efforts to reduce native freshwater fish diversity loss in Mediterranean rivers should focus on mitigating the effect of invasive species and preventing future invasions.
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- 2011
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