Although some lineages of animals and plants have made impressive adaptive radiations
when provided with ecological opportunity, the propensities to radiate vary profoundly …

Sedimentary ancient DNA has been proposed as a key methodology for reconstructing
biodiversity over time. Yet, despite the concentration of Earth's biodiversity in the tropics, this …

Background This review compiles and synthesises the existing information concerning non-
native poeciliid introductions to Africa. The recent upsurge in research on invasive poeciliids …

Freshwater fishes are the second most threatened group of vertebrates after amphibians. In
most developing countries, the conservation of freshwater fishes is largely hampered by …

Abstract The African Great Lakes (AGL) harbor over 25% of the world's unfrozen freshwater,
and provide essential services to over 62 million people. Understanding the ecological …

The extent of flooding in vulnerable inland and lacustrine systems can demonstrate the
coverage and the magnitude of such phenomenon for policy enhancement. This study …

We present an extensive DNA barcoding study of the fish species of the Lake Edward
system, including information on intraspecific variation. The DNA barcode gene, cytochrome …

Oreochromis is the most important tropical freshwater fish genus for aquaculture purposes,
with various introduction and translocation events having played an integral part of its …

Common water hyacinth, Pontederia (former Eichhornia) crassipes is a notorious aquatic
invasive species. In African Great Lakes, the species is known for deleterious social …

The unknown status of inland fish stocks hinders their sustainable management. Therefore,
increasing stock status information is important for sustainable inland fisheries. Fisheries …