[HTML][HTML] Evolution of Amazonian biodiversity: A review
Amazonia (defined herein as the Amazon basin) is home to the greatest concentration of
biodiversity on Earth, providing unique genetic resources and ecological functions that …
biodiversity on Earth, providing unique genetic resources and ecological functions that …
Building knowledge to save species: 20 years of ichthyological studies in the Tocantins-Araguaia River basin
The Tocantins-Araguaia River basin is the largest basin located entirely in the Brazilian
territory. The high degree of endemism of its ichthyofauna has been revealed in several …
territory. The high degree of endemism of its ichthyofauna has been revealed in several …
Reducing adverse impacts of Amazon hydropower expansion
Proposed hydropower dams at more than 350 sites throughout the Amazon require strategic
evaluation of trade-offs between the numerous ecosystem services provided by Earth's …
evaluation of trade-offs between the numerous ecosystem services provided by Earth's …
The combined effects of climate change and river fragmentation on the distribution of Andean Amazon fishes
Upstream range shifts of freshwater fishes have been documented in recent years due to
ongoing climate change. River fragmentation by dams, presenting physical barriers, can …
ongoing climate change. River fragmentation by dams, presenting physical barriers, can …
A database of freshwater fish species of the Amazon Basin
C Jézéquel, PA Tedesco, R Bigorne… - Scientific data, 2020 - nature.com
Abstract The Amazon Basin is an unquestionable biodiversity hotspot, containing the
highest freshwater biodiversity on earth and facing off a recent increase in anthropogenic …
highest freshwater biodiversity on earth and facing off a recent increase in anthropogenic …
Wide-scope screening of pharmaceuticals, illicit drugs and their metabolites in the Amazon River
Only a limited number of households in the Amazon are served by sewage collection or
treatment facilities, suggesting that there might be a significant emission of pharmaceuticals …
treatment facilities, suggesting that there might be a significant emission of pharmaceuticals …
The silent threat of non-native fish in the Amazon: ANNF database and review
Non-native fish (NNF) can threaten megadiverse aquatic ecosystems throughout the planet,
but limited information is available for the Amazon Region. In this study we review NNF data …
but limited information is available for the Amazon Region. In this study we review NNF data …
Existing protected areas provide a poor safety‐net for threatened Amazonian fish species
Freshwater ecosystems represent less than 0.01% of Earth's surface water but
proportionately encompass the most species‐rich environment on the planet, including …
proportionately encompass the most species‐rich environment on the planet, including …
Vulnerability of the biota in riverine and seasonally flooded habitats to damming of Amazonian rivers
The extent and intensity of impacts of multiple new dams in the Amazon basin on specific
biological groups are potentially large, but still uncertain and need to be better understood. It …
biological groups are potentially large, but still uncertain and need to be better understood. It …
Microplastics in fishes in amazon riverine beaches: Influence of feeding mode and distance to urban settlements
Microplastic (MP) pollution is a global problem and has affected several biological levels
even in protected areas. In the present study, MP contamination was investigated in fish …
even in protected areas. In the present study, MP contamination was investigated in fish …