RIVERINE FLOODPLAIN LAKES AS HABITAT FOR FRESHWATER FISHES: A CASE STUDY IN THE AYAPEL FLOODPLAIN LAKE (CoRDOBA), COLOMBIA

• Published in: Actualidades biológicas Vol. 32; no. 92; p. 53
• Main Authors: Jimenez-Segura, Luz F, Carvajal-Quintero, Juan D, Aguirre, Nestor
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.01.2010
• Subjects: Pisces

Shallow lakes of tropical, fluvial, floodplain systems are suitable habitats that provide food and shelter for fish, especially during periods of early development stages. Due to the strong influence of the flood pulse on these environments, there are critical periods (i.e., severe drought) to the f...