The hidden half: ecology and evolution of cryptobenthic fishes on coral reefs
Teleost fishes are the most diverse group of vertebrates on Earth. On tropical coral reefs,
their species richness exceeds 6000 species; one tenth of total vertebrate biodiversity. A …
their species richness exceeds 6000 species; one tenth of total vertebrate biodiversity. A …
DNA metabarcoding in diet studies: Unveiling ecological aspects in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems
Effective conservation of species and ecosystems requires the understanding of important
ecological traits, such as dietary habits, food webs, and trophic niches. In diet studies, the …
ecological traits, such as dietary habits, food webs, and trophic niches. In diet studies, the …
Predatory fish invaders: Insights from Indo-Pacific lionfish in the western Atlantic and Caribbean
The invasion of western Atlantic marine habitats by two predatory Indo-Pacific lionfish,
Pterois volitans and P. miles, has recently unfolded at an unprecedented rate, with …
Pterois volitans and P. miles, has recently unfolded at an unprecedented rate, with …
Linking removal targets to the ecological effects of invaders: a predictive model and field test
Species invasions have a range of negative effects on recipient ecosystems, and many
occur at a scale and magnitude that preclude complete eradication. When complete …
occur at a scale and magnitude that preclude complete eradication. When complete …
The lionfish Pterois sp. invasion: Has the worst‐case scenario come to pass?
This review revisits the traits thought to have contributed to the success of Indo‐Pacific
lionfish Pterois sp. as an invader in the western Atlantic Ocean and the worst‐case scenario …
lionfish Pterois sp. as an invader in the western Atlantic Ocean and the worst‐case scenario …
A lionfish (Pterois miles) invasion has begun in the Mediterranean Sea
D Kletou, JM Hall-Spencer, P Kleitou - Marine Biodiversity Records, 2016 - Springer
Until now, few sightings of the alien lionfish Pterois miles have been reported in the
Mediterranean and it was questionable whether the species could invade this region like it …
Mediterranean and it was questionable whether the species could invade this region like it …
Use of DNA metabarcoding for stomach content analysis in the invasive lionfish Pterois volitans in Puerto Rico
CA Harms-Tuohy, NV Schizas… - Marine Ecology Progress …, 2016 - int-res.com
Studies of lionfish feeding ecology seek to document the ecological impact of this invasive
predatory species and determine which native prey species are at greatest risk. There are 2 …
predatory species and determine which native prey species are at greatest risk. There are 2 …
Trait‐based diet selection: prey behaviour and morphology predict vulnerability to predation in reef fish communities
Understanding how predators select their prey can provide important insights into
community structure and dynamics. However, the suite of prey species available to a …
community structure and dynamics. However, the suite of prey species available to a …
Low pufferfish and lionfish predation in their native and invaded ranges suggests human control mechanisms may be necessary to control their Mediterranean …
The silver-cheeked toadfish (Lagocephalus sceleratus, from the pufferfish family
Tetraodontidae) and the Pacific red lionfish (Pterois miles, family Scorpaenidae) have …
Tetraodontidae) and the Pacific red lionfish (Pterois miles, family Scorpaenidae) have …
Lionfish: a major marine invasion
Indo-Pacific lionfish Pterois volitans/miles were likely introduced to Florida coastal waters via
the aquarium trade and have spread rapidly along the southeastern coast of the United …
the aquarium trade and have spread rapidly along the southeastern coast of the United …