Endangered New Caledonian endemic mushroom coral Cantharellus noumeae in turbid, metal-rich, natural and artificial environments. Issue 1 (15th November 2015)
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- Title:
- Endangered New Caledonian endemic mushroom coral Cantharellus noumeae in turbid, metal-rich, natural and artificial environments. Issue 1 (15th November 2015)
- Main Title:
- Endangered New Caledonian endemic mushroom coral Cantharellus noumeae in turbid, metal-rich, natural and artificial environments
- Authors:
- Gilbert, Antoine
Heintz, Tom
Hoeksema, Bert W.
Benzoni, Francesca
Fernandez, Jean Michel
Fauvelot, Cécile
Andréfouët, Serge - Abstract:
- Abstract: Since its description in 1984, little attention has been paid to the New Caledonian endemic mushroom coral Cantharellus noumeae (Fungiidae), an IUCN Red-listed, endangered coral species. Our study presents the first ever quantitative assessment conducted on C. noumeae populations for two contrasting sites in the same turbid bay. Sites differed by their substrates of artificial or natural origins. Metal concentrations of superficial sediment were measured. C. noumeae was found in high densities in metal-rich and turbid environments at both locations, reaching up to 288 individuals per 50 m 2 . It was 3.5 times more abundant on natural rock than on artificial substrates. Recruitment was also higher proportionally on rock (47% vs 7–14%). The composition of the associated coral communities included 30–37 species occurring in low densities. Our findings clarify the environmental niche of this species and its colonization potential, in order to eventually better characterize its conservation status. Highlights: The habitat requirements of Cantharellus noumeae was investigated for the first time. The specie was studied in a turbid, inshore lagoon with a unique coral assemblage. It was attached to hard substrates surrounded by metal-rich sediment. It was 3.5 times more abundant on natural rock than on artificial substrates. The proportion of recruits (specimens < 1.5 cm) was highest in the natural habitat.
- Is Part Of:
- Marine pollution bulletin. Volume 100:Issue 1(2015:Nov.)
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- Marine pollution bulletin
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- Volume 100:Issue 1(2015:Nov.)
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- Volume 100, Issue 1 (2015)
- Year:
- 2015
- Volume:
- 100
- Issue:
- 1
- Issue Sort Value:
- 2015-0100-0001-0000
- Page Start:
- 359
- Page End:
- 369
- Publication Date:
- 2015-11-15
- Subjects:
- Fungiidae -- Sediment -- Nickel mining -- Coral community -- IUCN Red-List -- UNESCO World Heritage
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