ICHTHYOFAUNA OF THE ITAJAÍ-AÇU RIVER, SANTA CATARINA, BRAZIL

Authors

  • M. HOSTIM-SILVA UNIVALI
  • M. J VICENTE Universidade do Algarve
  • V. FIGNA UNIVALI
  • J. P. ANDRADE Universidade do Algarve

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14210/bjast.v6n1.p127-135

Abstract

This paper aimed to characterize the ichthyofauna in the estuary of the Itajaí-Açú river, Santa Catarina, Brazil (26º 52' - 26º 55' S and 48º 37' - 48º 41' W) where four sampling stations were established, from September 1995 to August 1996. Fish were caught with drop nets, a 3 sided beach seine and a bottom net. Total of 2217 individuals belonging to 18 families were captured and 38 Teleostei species identified.

Author Biographies

M. J VICENTE, Universidade do Algarve

Departamento de Ictiologia

J. P. ANDRADE, Universidade do Algarve

Departamento de Ictiologia

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Published

2010-11-12

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 1 (2002)

Section

Research Articles

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