Spinal malformations in a naturally isolated Neotropical fish population

• Published in: PeerJ (San Francisco, CA) Vol. 9; p. e12239
• Main Authors: Kerniske, Franciele Fernanda, Pena Castro, Jonathan, De la Ossa-Guerra, Luz Elena, Mayer, Bruna Angelina, Abilhoa, Vinícius, de Paiva Affonso, Igor, Ferreira Artoni, Roberto
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: San Diego PeerJ. Ltd 20.10.2021; PeerJ, Inc; PeerJ Inc
• Subjects: Analysis; Aquaculture, Fisheries and Fish Science; Benzocaine; Conspecifics; Developmental Biology; Ecology; Evolutionary Studies; Fishes; Freshwater Biology; Freshwater ecosystems; Gene flow; Inbreeding; Morphology; Ontogenetic development; Parks & recreation areas; Population; Psalidodon; Radiography; Sinkholes; Spinal; Vertebrae; Brazil

Fish populations that reside in completely isolated freshwater ecosystems are rare worldwide. The Vila Velha State Park (VVSP), located in southern Brazil, is recognized for its arenitic formations called sinkholes (furnas), which are completely isolated. Fish populations within, such as those of Ps...