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1 September 2012 Diversity of Freshwater Fishes in Reserva de la Biosfera Barranca de Metztitlán, Hidalgo, Mexico, and Recommendations for Conservation
Rafael Miranda, David Galicia, Scott Monks, Griselda Pulido-Flores
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Abstract

The primary objective was to document the diversity of fishes in Reserva de la Biosfera Barranca de Metztitlán, Hidalgo, Mexico. Samples were collected from 35 localities using electrofishing, nets, and angling, and from local fishermen. A total of 7,290 specimens was collected, representing 16 species (including 4 introduced and 4 translocated). This study adds seven species to the regional fish fauna, five of which are exotic.

El objetivo primario fue caracterizar la diversidad de peces en la Reserva de la Biosfera Barranca de Metztitlán, Hidalgo, México. Se muestrearon peces en 35 localidades, capturados con pesca eléctrica, redes, pesca con anzuelo, y por pescadores locales. Se capturó un total de 7,290 especímenes, representando 16 especies (incluyendo 4 especies introducidas y 4 translocadas). Este trabajo añade siete nuevas especies a la ictiofauna regional, cinco de las cuales son exóticas.

Rafael Miranda, David Galicia, Scott Monks, and Griselda Pulido-Flores "Diversity of Freshwater Fishes in Reserva de la Biosfera Barranca de Metztitlán, Hidalgo, Mexico, and Recommendations for Conservation," The Southwestern Naturalist 57(3), 285-291, (1 September 2012). https://doi.org/10.1894/0038-4909-57.3.285
Received: 1 April 2011; Accepted: 1 May 2012; Published: 1 September 2012
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