Artículo
Aggregations and reproductive events of the narrownose smooth-hound shark (Mustelus schmitti) in relation to temperature and depth in coastal waters of the south-western Atlantic Ocean (38–42°S)
Elisio, Mariano
; Colonello, Jorge Horacio
; Cortés, Federico
; Jaureguizar, Andrés Javier
; Somoza, Gustavo Manuel
; Macchi, Gustavo Javier
Fecha de publicación:
04/2017
Editorial:
Csiro Publishing
Revista:
Marine and Freshwater Research
ISSN:
1323-1650
Idioma:
Inglés
Tipo de recurso:
Artículo publicado
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Resumen
Knowledge of environmental influence on reproductive dynamics in chondrichthyans is critical for effective management. The present study assessed the potential influences of temperature and depth on aggregations and reproductive events of the narrownose smooth-hound shark (Mustelus schmitti), using an analysis criterion based on the co-occurrence of different reproductive stages. Data were collected from 363 sample sites during six research surveys, covering an area of ~47 744 km2 along the coast (38–42°S, depth of <50 m). Aggregations of M. schmitti adults were mostly associated with the warmer spring surveys, with the aggregation sites being significantly warmer than those of non-aggregation. Evidence of pupping and ovulation was observed, almost simultaneously, during all spring surveys. However, the occurrence of these reproductive events showed a clear interannual variability pattern that was significantly explained by water temperature. Particularly, the occurrence of ovulation was associated with temperatures above 16–17°C. These results suggest that M. schmitti adults may follow the warming gradient along the environment and, thus, they aggregate in shallow and productive waters during the course of spring. Their reproductive events could be induced by temperature increase. This scenario suggests that changes in the patterns of bottom temperature may be important drivers of the reproductive dynamics of M. schmitti.
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Articulos(CCT - MAR DEL PLATA)
Articulos de CTRO.CIENTIFICO TECNOL.CONICET - MAR DEL PLATA
Articulos de CTRO.CIENTIFICO TECNOL.CONICET - MAR DEL PLATA
Articulos(IIB-INTECH)
Articulos de INST.DE INVEST.BIOTECNOLOGICAS - INSTITUTO TECNOLOGICO CHASCOMUS
Articulos de INST.DE INVEST.BIOTECNOLOGICAS - INSTITUTO TECNOLOGICO CHASCOMUS
Articulos(IIMYC)
Articulos de INSTITUTO DE INVESTIGACIONES MARINAS Y COSTERAS
Articulos de INSTITUTO DE INVESTIGACIONES MARINAS Y COSTERAS
Citación
Elisio, Mariano; Colonello, Jorge Horacio; Cortés, Federico; Jaureguizar, Andrés Javier; Somoza, Gustavo Manuel; et al.; Aggregations and reproductive events of the narrownose smooth-hound shark (Mustelus schmitti) in relation to temperature and depth in coastal waters of the south-western Atlantic Ocean (38–42°S); Csiro Publishing; Marine and Freshwater Research; 68; 4; 4-2017; 732-742
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