Risks associated with introduction of poeciliids for control of mosquito larvae: first record of the non‐native Gambusia holbrooki in Argentina. Issue 2 (10th July 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cabrera, M. B.; Bogan, S.; Posadas, P.; Somoza, G. M.; Montoya‐Burgos, J. I.; Cardoso, Y. P.
• Is Part Of: Journal of fish biology. Volume 91:Issue 2(2017)
• Page Start: 704
• Page End: 710
• Publication Date: 2017-07-10
• Subjects: coI -- cryptic species -- Cyprinidontiformes -- exotic species -- Gambusia -- mosquitofish; Fishes -- Periodicals; Fishes -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; 597
• DOI: 10.1111/jfb.13370
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-1112

Abstract

Abstract : This study confirms the presence of two species of the non‐native mosquitofish Gambusia in Argentina. The risks that they represent to native biota, their potential dispersal in the region, and their effectiveness in mosquito larvae control are discussed.