Ichthyofauna that inhabits coastal systems of the Contoy Island marine park

Contoy Island, known as Bird Island, was declared a National Park in 1998 because it provides shelter, food and a nesting zone for seabirds and other biological components. Although there are studies about the flora and fauna, fish populations have not been well studied. This paper aims to contribut...

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Main Authors:	Vega-Cendejas, Ma. Eugenia, Hernández-de-Santillana, Mirella
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Language:	eng
Published:	Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas 2014
Online Access:	https://revistaciencia.uat.edu.mx/index.php/CienciaUAT/article/view/631
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title	Ichthyofauna that inhabits coastal systems of the Contoy Island marine park
title_short	Ichthyofauna that inhabits coastal systems of the Contoy Island marine park
title_full	Ichthyofauna that inhabits coastal systems of the Contoy Island marine park
title_fullStr	Ichthyofauna that inhabits coastal systems of the Contoy Island marine park
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description	Contoy Island, known as Bird Island, was declared a National Park in 1998 because it provides shelter, food and a nesting zone for seabirds and other biological components. Although there are studies about the flora and fauna, fish populations have not been well studied. This paper aims to contribute to the taxonomic and ecological fish populations inhabiting coastal and lagoon systems. This information is critical for the valuation of biodiversity, critical habitats, and as an auxiliary in decision making for the protected areas management. The environmental parameters were recorded (temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen, nutrients and depth), and fish assemblages were determined in lagoon zone (Puerto Viejo, Pajarera Norte, Pajarera Central, Garzas) and coastal zone (Playa Puerto Viejo, Cocopatos, Pescadores, Punta Sur). A total of 92 species were recorded (62 genus and 40 families), with the first records for the coastal habitat. Dominant species, considering its density, biomass and occurrence frequency were: Floridichthys polyommus, Atherinomorus stipes, Acanthostracion quadricornis, Eucinostomus argenteus, Harengula jaguana and Lutjanus griseus. High species richness (43) and diversity by Shannon Weiner Index (2.6 bits/individual) were recorded in Pajarera Central (lagoon zone), while the highest density and biomass were found in coastal zone, because of the high abundance of F. polyommus. The results highlight the importance of coastal areas for conservation of biodiversity by providing food, shelter, breeding and reproduction areas of a large number of species, some with commercial and/or ecological value. This information is essential for the establishment of the management plan guidelines of ther Natural Protected Area.
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spelling	oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article-6312015-12-09T12:10:28Z Ichthyofauna that inhabits coastal systems of the Contoy Island marine park Ictiofauna que habita los sistemas costeros del parque marino Isla Contoy Vega-Cendejas, Ma. Eugenia Hernández-de-Santillana, Mirella Fish associations lagoon systems natural reserve Natural Protected Area Contoy Island. Asociaciones de peces sistema lagunar reserva natural Área Natural Protegida Isla Contoy. Contoy Island, known as Bird Island, was declared a National Park in 1998 because it provides shelter, food and a nesting zone for seabirds and other biological components. Although there are studies about the flora and fauna, fish populations have not been well studied. This paper aims to contribute to the taxonomic and ecological fish populations inhabiting coastal and lagoon systems. This information is critical for the valuation of biodiversity, critical habitats, and as an auxiliary in decision making for the protected areas management. The environmental parameters were recorded (temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen, nutrients and depth), and fish assemblages were determined in lagoon zone (Puerto Viejo, Pajarera Norte, Pajarera Central, Garzas) and coastal zone (Playa Puerto Viejo, Cocopatos, Pescadores, Punta Sur). A total of 92 species were recorded (62 genus and 40 families), with the first records for the coastal habitat. Dominant species, considering its density, biomass and occurrence frequency were: Floridichthys polyommus, Atherinomorus stipes, Acanthostracion quadricornis, Eucinostomus argenteus, Harengula jaguana and Lutjanus griseus. High species richness (43) and diversity by Shannon Weiner Index (2.6 bits/individual) were recorded in Pajarera Central (lagoon zone), while the highest density and biomass were found in coastal zone, because of the high abundance of F. polyommus. The results highlight the importance of coastal areas for conservation of biodiversity by providing food, shelter, breeding and reproduction areas of a large number of species, some with commercial and/or ecological value. This information is essential for the establishment of the management plan guidelines of ther Natural Protected Area. Isla Contoy, conocida como Isla Pájaros, fue decretada Parque Nacional en 1998, por constituir una zona de refugio, alimentación y anidación de aves marinas y otroscomponentes bióticos. Aunque existen estudios sobre la flora y fauna, las poblacionesícticas han sido poco estudiadas. El presente trabajo contribuye al conocimiento taxonómico y ecológico de las poblaciones de peces que habitan en los sistemas costeros y lagunares del Parque Nacional. Esta información es crítica para la valoración de la biodiversidad, hábitat críticos y como auxiliar en la toma de decisiones en el manejo de áreas protegidas. Se registraron los parámetros ambientales (temperatura, salinidad, oxígeno disuelto, nutrientes y profundidad), y se determinaron los ensamblajes de peces en la zona lagunar (Puerto Viejo, Pajarera Norte, Pajarera Central, Garzas), y zona costera del poniente de la Isla (Playa Puerto Viejo, Cocopatos, Pescadores, Punta Sur). Se registraron 92 especies de peces (62 géneros y 40 familias), con los primeros registros para los hábitats costeros del parque. Las especies dominantes por su densidad, biomasa y frecuencia fueron: Floridichthys polyommus, Atherinomorus stipes, Acanthostracionquadricornis, Eucinostomus argenteus, Harengula jaguana y Lutjanus griseus. Seregistraron valores altos de riqueza (43) y diversidad usando el Índice de Shannon Wiener (2.6 bits/individuo) en Pajarera Central (zona lagunar), mientras que la mayor densidad y biomasa se obtuvieron en la zona costera debido a la alta abundancia de F. polyommus. Los resultados obtenidos resaltan el valor de las áreas costeras para la conservación de la biodiversidad al proveer alimento, refugio y constituir áreas de crianza y reproducción a un número elevado de especies de peces, algunas de valor comercial adicional alecológico. La información obtenida será de utilidad para el establecimiento de loslineamientos del plan de manejo del Área Natural Protegida. Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas 2014-12-10 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion application/pdf https://revistaciencia.uat.edu.mx/index.php/CienciaUAT/article/view/631 10.29059/cienciauat.v9i1.631 CienciaUAT; Vol. 9 No. 1: July-December 2014; 44-59 CienciaUAT; Vol. 9 No. 1: Julio-Diciembre 2014; 44-59 2007-7858 2007-7521 eng https://revistaciencia.uat.edu.mx/index.php/CienciaUAT/article/view/631/350

Ichthyofauna that inhabits coastal systems of the Contoy Island marine park

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