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Stocks assesment, biomass and fish production in two mediterranean basins (NE Spain)

In order to evaluate the success of the reintroduction of the Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) in the Empordh wetlands (Parc Natural dels Aiguamolls de I’Empordhà), and the Muga and Fluvih basins, density of fish, biomass and production in the Muga and Fluvia Rivers have been estimated, since fishes represent the principal prey in the otter diet. 12 study sites were selected in order to survey the main flows in both basins. Electrofishing surveys were conducted by blocking off the station with barrier nets, which was performed upon 3 successive catches. The density estimated presents a range of 1,136-1 25 ind .ha’ in the Muga basin, 4,49-163 ind.ha’ in the Fluvih basin and 3,76-52,2 ind.ha’ in the Empordh wetlands. Estimated biomass ranges are 0,616-277,6 g.m2, 8,79-351,2 g.m2, and 5,7-108 g.m-2 respectively. These density anfi biomass ranges are similar to other results obtained from rivers inhabited by the Eurasian otter in NE Spain

Asociación Española de Limnología

Autor: Zamora Hernández, Lluís
Saavedra, D.
Moreno i Amich, Ramon
Resum: In order to evaluate the success of the reintroduction of the Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) in the Empordh wetlands (Parc Natural dels Aiguamolls de I’Empordhà), and the Muga and Fluvih basins, density of fish, biomass and production in the Muga and Fluvia Rivers have been estimated, since fishes represent the principal prey in the otter diet. 12 study sites were selected in order to survey the main flows in both basins. Electrofishing surveys were conducted by blocking off the station with barrier nets, which was performed upon 3 successive catches. The density estimated presents a range of 1,136-1 25 ind .ha’ in the Muga basin, 4,49-163 ind.ha’ in the Fluvih basin and 3,76-52,2 ind.ha’ in the Empordh wetlands. Estimated biomass ranges are 0,616-277,6 g.m2, 8,79-351,2 g.m2, and 5,7-108 g.m-2 respectively. These density anfi biomass ranges are similar to other results obtained from rivers inhabited by the Eurasian otter in NE Spain
Accés al document: http://hdl.handle.net/2072/212059
Llenguatge: eng
Editor: Asociación Española de Limnología
Drets: Tots els drets reservats
Matèria: Aiguamolls de l’Empordà (Catalunya)
Aiguamolls de l’Empordà (Catalonia)
Parc Natural dels Aiguamolls de l’Empordà (Catalunya)
Biologia de poblacions -- Catalunya -- Aiguamolls de l’Empordà
Population biology -- Catalonia -- Aiguamolls de l’Empordà
Títol: Stocks assesment, biomass and fish production in two mediterranean basins (NE Spain)
Tipus: info:eu-repo/semantics/article
Repositori: Recercat

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