High plasticity in habitat use of Lycengraulis grossidens (Clupeiformes, Engraulididae)

• Published in: Estuarine, coastal and shelf science Vol. 141; pp. 17 - 25
• Main Authors: Mai, A.C.G., Condini, M.V., Albuquerque, C.Q., Loebmann, D., Saint'Pierre, T.D., Miekeley, N., Vieira, J.P.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Kidlington Elsevier Ltd 20.03.2014; Elsevier
• Subjects: Animal and plant ecology; Animal, plant and microbial ecology; Biological and medical sciences; Brackish water ecosystems; diadromous; facultative amphidromy; Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology; landlocked population; laser ablation ICP-MS; otolith chemistry; partial migration; Synecology; partial migration; laser ablation ICP-MS; landlocked population; otolith chemistry; facultative amphidromy; diadromous; Brackish water environment; Migration; Diadromous; Habitat selection; Ablation; Amphidromy; Chemistry; Otolith

In this study, we analyzed the Sr:Ca and Ba:Ca ratios of the otoliths of 139 Lycengraulis grossidens individuals sampled along the southwestern Atlantic Ocean, including two freshwater areas, to describe patterns of habitat use and their latitudinal organization. Otolith sections were analyzed by la...