Fishes in MZNA-VERT: cyprinid and salmonid communities in the rivers Erro and Urederra (Spain). PhD project, Cristina García-Fresca
Citation
Museum of Zoology M, Rodeles A A, Galicia D (2021). Fishes in MZNA-VERT: cyprinid and salmonid communities in the rivers Erro and Urederra (Spain). PhD project, Cristina García-Fresca. Version 1.5. University of Navarra – Department of Environmental Biology. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15470/bzoh5u accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-10-16.Description
The presence, condition and structure of fish communities are an essential part in fluvial ecosystems because they affect invertebrate communities, plants and other vertebrates. The knowledge of the factors affecting fish populations is necessary for the good management of the rivers. In this study, cyprinid and salmonid species are studied on the Urederra and the Erro rivers to determine their health and conservation status (García-Fresca, 2003).
The study of the populations of each species provided data about their size distribution, age, absolute and relative fecundity, gonadosomatic index and habitat. The estimation of the abundances, densities and distributions of fish depended on the date of the sampling, the characteristics of the sampled portion and behavior of the species.
Purpose
The aim of the present data set is to provide all information of the records of freshwater fishes related with the project thesis of Dr. García-Fresca. In this study, populations of cyprinid and salmonid species were studied on the Urederra and the Erro rivers (Navarra, north of Spain) to determine their health and conservation status as well as several aspects of their biology.
Sampling Description
Study Extent
The specimens were captured in five localities dispersed through the Erro River (Sorogain, Villaveta, Larraingoa, Urricelqui and Lizoain) and eight localities of the Urederra River (Artavia, Baquedano, Estella, Eulz, Galdeano, Itxako, Artaza and Zudaire) in the years 1994, 1995 and 1997.Sampling
The main sampling method was electric fishing, using a back-pack electrofishing unit. The method used was three-run depletion between two stop-nets. The captured individuals were sedated with 2-phenoxyethanol, identified, counted and measured (total length in mm). Then, fishes were returned to the river. Some specimens were euthanized, studied on the laboratory and deposited on the Museum of Zoology of the University of Navarra (MZNA, Pamplona, Spain).Quality Control
Species identification was performed by R. Miranda and C. García-Fresca using suitable literature (Maitland & Linsell 1977) and scientific names were validated using the W. N. Eschmeyer’s Catalog of Fishes (Eschmeyer 2014). Specimens were returned to the river or deposited in the Museum of Zoology of the University of Navarra. Each specimen was labelled with a unique collection number. Darwin test software (v3.3 Ortega-Maqueda and Pando 2008) was used to check out possible mistakes in the coordinates, characters and the format of dates.Method steps
- Specimens were sampled following the procedure described in the Sampling description section. The individuals were identified, measured and released in the majority of cases. In some cases the specimens were euthanized and deposited on the Museum of Zoology of the University of Navarra in labelled jars, preserved first with formalin and, more recently, with 70% ethyl alcohol. Field data was revised, digitalised and incorporated to the MZNA database (Zootron v4.5, Ariño 1991). The dataset was exported to DarwinCore v1.4 format and revised to correct errors to adequate it to DarwinCore standars. Metadata information was added and the Darwin Core Archive was incorporated to the Spanish GBIF IPT.
Additional info
The Museum of Zoology (MZNA) was founded in 1980 as a repository of zoological materials originating from research and instructional activities of the department of Environmental Biology (proviously known as the department of Zoology and Ecology) of the University of Navarra. Nowadays MZNA store more than two millions specimens in its climate-controlled facilities. The Museum is a Data Provider for the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) and is an Affiliate to the International Commission of Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN). The Museum is also in charge of the curation and management of the Natural History Collections of the School of Science of the University of Navarra (Spain). MZNA attends to reserchers around the world, make loans and accepts deposits.Taxonomic Coverages
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Anguilla anguillacommon name: Eel rank: species
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Cobitis calderonicommon name: Northern Iberian spined-loach rank: species
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Barbus haasicommon name: Iberian redfin barbel rank: species
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Gobio lozanoicommon name: Pyrenean gudgeon rank: species
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Luciobarbus graellsiicommon name: Ebro barbel rank: species
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Parachondrostoma miegiicommon name: Ebro nase rank: species
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Phoxinus bigerricommon name: Pyrenean minnow rank: species
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Barbatula quignardicommon name: Pyrenean stone loach rank: species
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Oncorhynchus mykisscommon name: Rainbow trout rank: species
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Salmo truttacommon name: Brown trout rank: species
Geographic Coverages
Bibliographic Citations
- Maitland P. S. & Linsell K. (1977). Guide to Freshwater Fish of Britain and Europe. Philips, Seattle. -
- Eschmeyer, W. N. and R. Fricke (eds). CATALOG OF FISHES: GENERA, SPECIES, REFERENCES. (http://researcharchive.calacademy.org/research/ichthyology/catalog/fishcatmain.asp). -
- Ortega-Maqueda, I. & Pando, F. (2008). DARWIN_TEST (V3.3): Una aplicación para la validación y el chequeo de los datos en formato Darwin Core 1.2 or Darwin Core 1.4, http://www.gbif.es/Darwin_test/Darwin_test.php (08/11/2014). Unidad de Coordinación de GBIF.ES, CSIC. Ministerio de Educación y Ciencia, España. -
- Ariño A.H. (1991) Bibliography of Iberian Polychaetes: a data base. Ophelia, suppl. 5: 647-652. -
- García-Fresca (2003). Datos sobrela biología de ciprínidos y salmónidos en los ríos Erro y Urederra (Navarra). Relación con el medio y análisis metodológico. Departamento de Zoología y Ecología, Universidad de Navarra. PhD thesis. -
Contacts
MZNA Museum of Zoologyoriginator
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University of Navarra
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Amaia A. Rodeles
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position: PhD Student
University of Navarra
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Navarra
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Telephone: +34 948 425 600
email: aangulo@alumni.unav.es
David Galicia
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Amaia A. Rodeles
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position: PhD Student
University of Navarra
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email: aangulo@alumni.unav.es
Rafael Miranda Ferreiro
principal investigator
position: Professor
University of Navarra
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Pamplona
31008
Navarra
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email: rmiranda@unav.es
Arturo Ariño Plana
custodian steward
position: Head of the Museum
University of Navarra
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Pamplona
31008
Navarra
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email: artarip@unav.es
Ángel Chaves Illana
curator
position: Technician
University of Navarra
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Navarra
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email: achaves@unav.es
Ana Amézcua Martínez
curator
position: Technician
University of Navarra
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Pamplona
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Navarra
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email: amezcuam@unav.es
María Imas Lecumberri
curator
position: Technician
University of Navarra
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Pamplona
31008
Navarra
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email: mimas@unav.es
Cristina García-Fresca
principal investigator
position: Researcher
University of Navarra
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Pamplona
31008
Navarra
ES
Francisco Campos Sánchez-Bordona
principal investigator
position: Researcher
University of Navarra
C/Irunlarrea 1
Pamplona
31008
Navarra
ES
Rafael Miranda Ferreiro
administrative point of contact
position: Professor
University of Navarra
C/ Irunlarrea 1
Pamplona
31008
Navarra
ES
email: rmiranda@unav.es