THE FRESH-WATER FISHES OF MADAGASCAR - A STUDY OF AN ENDANGERED FAUNA WITH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A CONSERVATION STRATEGY

被引：54
作者：
REINTHAL, PN
STIASSNY, MLJ
机构：
[1] Department of Herpetology and Ichthyology, American Museum of Natural History, New York, 10024
[2] Department of Herpetology and Ichthyology, American Museum of Natural History, New York, 10024
来源：
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY | 1991年 / 5卷 / 02期
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D O I：
10.1111/j.1523-1739.1991.tb00128.x
中图分类号：
X176 [生物多样性保护];
学科分类号：
090705 ;
摘要：
The native Madagascan fish fauna, and most particularly the endemic freshwater community, has undergone severe attrition throughout the surveyed area. The decline of the native fauna is strongly correlated with two primary factors: the presence of exotic species, which are now wide-spread, and habitat degradation resulting from extensive forest clearance. In an attempt to document ichthyofaunal changes through time, we compare our collections with historical distribution records (based on museum collections and literature records) from the same areas. The results of this study reveal a pressing need to consider the island's ichthyofauna, watersbeds, and river drainages if design of natural areas and parks is to be effective.
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