Life history characteristics of the potentially invasive Ponto-Caspian goby Neogobius fluviatilis in natural lakes from its native range (Black Sea region of Turkey)

Authors: Karakuş, U., Top, N., Tepeköy, E.G., Britton, J.R. and Tarkan, A.S.

Journal: Marine and Freshwater Research

Volume: 69

Issue: 10

Pages: 1544-1556

ISSN: 1323-1650

DOI: 10.1071/MF17350

Abstract:

The aim of this study was to provide baseline data and fill an outstanding knowledge gap in our understanding of factors affecting the invasiveness of the Ponto-Caspian gobiid Neogobius fluviatilis. To this end, the life history traits (as somatic growth and reproduction) of N. fluviatilis were studied in three natural freshwater lakes in its native range. These populations were characterised by slow somatic growth rates, being the slowest reported across all the native and non-native ranges of N. fluviatilis. Ages were recorded to 7 years. Across the three lakes, there was considerable variability in sex ratios and reproductive traits (including length at maturity and fecundity at length and age), revealing considerable interpopulation variability. These data suggest that N. fluviatilis has considerable plasticity in the expression of its life history traits, with this plasticity argued as a key factor in facilitating the ability of N. fluviatilis to establish and invade new waters following introductions.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/30471/

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Life history characteristics of the potentially invasive Ponto-Caspian goby <i>Neogobius fluviatilis</i> in natural lakes from its native range (Black Sea region of Turkey)

Authors: Karakus, U., Top, N., Tepekoy, E.G., Britton, J.R. and Tarkan, A.S.

Journal: MARINE AND FRESHWATER RESEARCH

Volume: 69

Issue: 10

Pages: 1544-1556

eISSN: 1448-6059

ISSN: 1323-1650

DOI: 10.1071/MF17350

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/30471/

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Life history characteristics of a potential invasive Ponto-Caspian goby, Neogobius fluviatilis in natural lakes from its native range (Black Sea region of Turkey)

Authors: Karakuş, U., Top, N., Tepeköy, E., Britton, J. and Tarkan, A.S.

Journal: Marine and Freshwater Research

Publisher: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization Publishing

ISSN: 1323-1650

Abstract:

To fill the gap in and provide baseline knowledge for developing increased understandings of the factors driving the invasiveness of the Ponto-Caspian gobiid Neogobius fluviatilis, their life history traits (as somatic growth and reproduction) were studied in three natural freshwater lakes in its native range. These populations were characterised by slow somatic growth rates, being the slowest reported across all of their native and non-native ranges. Ages were recorded to seven years old. Across the three lakes, there was considerable variability in their sex ratios and reproductive traits (including length at maturity and fecundity at length and age), revealing considerable inter-population variability. These data thus suggest N. fluviatilis has considerable plasticity in the expression of their life history traits, with this plasticity argued as a key factor in facilitating their ability to establish and invade new waters following introductions.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/30471/

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Life history characteristics of a potential invasive Ponto-Caspian goby, Neogobius fluviatilis in natural lakes from its native range (Black Sea region of Turkey)

Authors: Karakuş, U., Top, N., Tepeköy, E., Britton, J. and Tarkan, A.S.

Journal: Marine and Freshwater Research

Volume: 69

Issue: 10

Pages: 1544-1556

ISSN: 1323-1650

Abstract:

To fill the gap in and provide baseline knowledge for developing increased understandings of the factors driving the invasiveness of the Ponto-Caspian gobiid Neogobius fluviatilis, their life history traits (as somatic growth and reproduction) were studied in three natural freshwater lakes in its native range. These populations were characterised by slow somatic growth rates, being the slowest reported across all of their native and non-native ranges. Ages were recorded to seven years old. Across the three lakes, there was considerable variability in their sex ratios and reproductive traits (including length at maturity and fecundity at length and age), revealing considerable inter-population variability. These data thus suggest N. fluviatilis has considerable plasticity in the expression of their life history traits, with this plasticity argued as a key factor in facilitating their ability to establish and invade new waters following introductions.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/30471/

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