Alien freshwater fish species in the Balkans—Vectors and pathways of introduction
Fish introductions, particularly in areas of high biological diversity and endemism, represent
a major threat for biodiversity. In the Balkan Peninsula, 60 fish species have been …
a major threat for biodiversity. In the Balkan Peninsula, 60 fish species have been …
[HTML][HTML] A review of hydropower dams in Southeast Europe–distribution, trends and availability of monitoring data using the example of a multinational Danube …
Abstract Currently, Southeast Europe (SEE) is witnessing a boom in hydropower plant (HPP)
construction, which has not even spared protected areas. As SEE includes global hotspots …
construction, which has not even spared protected areas. As SEE includes global hotspots …
[HTML][HTML] Identifying threats from introduced and translocated non-native freshwater fishes in Croatia and Slovenia under current and future climatic conditions
Introduced and translocated non-native species are a major threat to biodiversity, especially
in aquatic habitats. Efforts aimed at the mitigation of impacts and the implementation of …
in aquatic habitats. Efforts aimed at the mitigation of impacts and the implementation of …
Inland Fisheries in Croatia: Historical Aspects, Fish Resources, Management, and Conservation
Freshwater aquatic ecosystems are the most vulnerable ecosystems due to pressures
caused by human activities, while also having high importance for retaining biodiversity and …
caused by human activities, while also having high importance for retaining biodiversity and …
Multilocus phylogenetic analysis helps to untangle the taxonomic puzzle of chubs (genus Squalius: Cypriniformes: Actinopteri) in the Adriatic basin of Croatia and …
Fish of the genus Squalius inhabit various freshwater habitats across Europe and Asia, with
a particularly high diversity in the Mediterranean area, but the taxonomic status of many …
a particularly high diversity in the Mediterranean area, but the taxonomic status of many …
Endemic fish calling: Acoustics and reproductive behaviour of the Neretva dwarf goby Orsinigobius croaticus
Abstract The Neretva dwarf goby Orsinigobius croaticus (Gobiiformes, Gobionellidae) is an
endemic fish native to the freshwaters of the Adriatic Basin in Croatia and Bosnia and …
endemic fish native to the freshwaters of the Adriatic Basin in Croatia and Bosnia and …
Substygophily in Dinaric Karst: A Model Case of Locally Endemic Minnows Phoxinellus (Leuciscinae)
A Palandačić, S Reier, OA Diripasko… - Ecology and …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
ABSTRACT The Dinaric Karst extends along the Adriatic coast of the Western Balkan
Peninsula and is home to a group of “karst minnows” of the genera Delminichthys …
Peninsula and is home to a group of “karst minnows” of the genera Delminichthys …
Identifying a Self‐Sustaining Population, Spawning Site and Population Size of the Danube Salmon Hucho hucho Using the Citizen Science Approach
The last populations of Danube salmon (Hucho hucho) in Croatia are found in the Kupa and
Una rivers. However, the size of the suitable area that could serve as the best spawning …
Una rivers. However, the size of the suitable area that could serve as the best spawning …
Human Impacts on the Dobra River (Croatia)
Abstract The name of Dobra River is based on the feminine form of the Croatian adjective
dobro, meaning good. However, it is more likely that the river name is a derivative of the …
dobro, meaning good. However, it is more likely that the river name is a derivative of the …
Molecular Analysis of Two Endemic Squalius Species: Evidence for Intergeneric Introgression among Cyprinids and Conservation Issues
D Valić, MK Mirković, V Besendorfer, E Teskeredžić - Fishes, 2023 - mdpi.com
Conservation of indigenous species, especially endemic ones, is of the utmost importance.
Morphological determination of species is usually not sufficient; therefore, molecular …
Morphological determination of species is usually not sufficient; therefore, molecular …