Aspects of the feeding and population structure of Leporinus piau Fowler, 1941 (Actinopterygii, Characiformes, Anostomidae) of Taperoá II Dam, semi arid region of Paraíba, Brazil

The aim of this research was to determine the population structure, weight-length relationship and sexual ratio of Leporinus piau. It also attempted to evaluate the relationship between the alimentary activity and the reproductive period, and to identify the diet and alimentary regimen. Six collecti...

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Main Authors: Ana Karla Araujo Montenegro, Jane Enisa Ribeiro Torelli, Randolpho Sávio de Araújo Marinho, Maria Cristina Crispim, Malva Isabel Medina Hernandez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina 2010-06-01
Series:Biotemas
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Online Access:http://www.biotemas.ufsc.br/volumes/pdf/volume232/101a110Final.pdf