Fedor Čiampor JrPlant Science and Biodiversity Center, Slovak Academy of Sciences
Fedor Čiampor Jr
PhD.
DNA (meta)barcoding of freshwater fauna, Carpathian FW biota phylogeography, riffle beetles - taxonomy & phylogeny
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Introduction
My research includes systematics, diversity, phylogeny and phylogeography of aquatic invertebrates, mostly beetles. I was active in the COST action "Developing new genetic tools for bioassessment of aquatic ecosystems in Europe ", now I focus on DNA (meta)barcoding of FW fauna and smaller projects on the systematics of the world‘s riffle beetles and phylogeography in alpine lakes. I'm co-founder of the AquaBOL.SK initiative and represent Slovakia in BIOSCAN Europe and ERGA consortiums.
Additional affiliations
December 2015 - present
Zoology Lab - Plant Science & Biodiversity Centre Slovak Academy of Sciences
Position
- Researcher
September 2015 - March 2020
Comenius University in Bratislava, Faculty of Natural history
Position
- teacher
Description
- semester lecture - Phylogeography semester course - Invertebrate zoology
Education
September 1998 - June 2003
Comenius University in Bratislava, Faculty of Natural history
Field of study
- Zoology (systematics, phylogeny of aquatic beetles)
September 1993 - June 1998
Comenius University in Bratislava, Faculty of Natural history
Field of study
- Zoology
Publications
Publications (140)
A genomic database of all Earth’s eukaryotic species could contribute to many scientific discoveries; however, only a tiny fraction of species have genomic information available. In 2018, scientists across the world united under the Earth BioGenome Project (EBP), aiming to produce a database of high-quality reference genomes containing all ~1.5 mil...
Assessments of biodiversity and ecosystem status can benefit from DNA metabarcoding as a means to streamline sample processing and specimen identification. Moreover, processing the fixation medium instead of the precious material introduces straightforward protocols that allow subsequent focus on certain organisms detected among the preserved speci...
This study confirms the extended distribution of two invasive species of the genus Ameiurus in Ukraine. Specifically, A. melas is recorded for the first time in the Southern Buh basin and A. nebulosus has expanded further eastward within the Dnipro basin. Material collected in 2019 and 2022 was identified by morphological features and confirmed by...
Mayflies (Ephemeroptera) are among the crucial water and habitat quality bioindicators.
However, despite their intensive long-term
use in various studies, more reliable
mayfly DNA barcode data have been produced in a negligible number of countries,
and only ~40% of European species had been barcoded with less than 50% of families
covered. Despite b...
The mature larva of the Larainae riffle beetle genus Hypsilara Maier & Spangler, 2011 is described here for the first time, based on larvae of Hypsilara autanai Laššová, Čiampor Jr, Čiamporová-Zaťovičová, 2014. The larvae were collected with adults in the stream near the tepui Cerro Autana and Cerro Cuao (southwestern venezuela) and associated toge...
The essential key to routine molecular species identification (DNA barcoding/metabarcoding) is the existence of an error-free DNA barcode reference library providing full coverage of all species. Published studies generally state the need to produce more barcodes, and control their quality, but unfortunately, the number of barcoded species is still...
The riffle beetle genus Hexanchorus Sharp is, with 25 known species, the most speciose genus of the subfamily Larainae in the Neotropics and the second largest globally. An analysis of its phylogeny, based on two mitochondrial (COI, 16S) and two nuclear (18S, 28S) markers, including Hexanchorus -like, but morphologically distinct specimens, support...
BOLD dataset analysed in article: LINSKÝ, M., ČIAMPOROVÁ-ZAŤOVIČOVÁ, Z., LAŠŠOVÁ, K. & ČIAMPOR JR, F. 2022. Molecular phylogeny of the riffle beetle genus Hexanchorus revealed a presence of a new genus (Coleoptera: Elmidae). Arthropod Systematics & Phylogeny 80: 575-602. https://doi.org/10.3897/asp.80.e84013
Potamophilus acuminatus (Fabricius, 1792) is here recorded for the first time from Morocco and the recent distribution in Slovakia is updated. The North African distribution was hitherto based only on two larvae from Tunisia. DNA-barcoding confirmed the identification of specimens from Morocco after comparing ten sequences of P. acuminatus from Ger...
In this study we investigated genetic variability of the riffle beetle Elmis maugetii Latreille, 1802 (Coleoptera: Elmidae) in Europe and North Africa. The samples barcoded in the present study cover the following countries: the Netherlands, Croatia, Serbia, and Greece. The analysis also includes additional data from Austria, Germany, France, Spain...
Progress in genome sequencing now enables the large-scale generation of reference genomes. Various international initiatives aim to generate reference genomes representing global biodiversity. These genomes provide unique insights into genomic diversity and architecture, thereby enabling comprehensive analyses of population and functional genomics,...
The region of the Western Carpathians is, among other aspects, very important for the survival and diversity of European freshwater fauna due to the presence of a large number of (sub)mountain springs and streams. However, these ecologically and faunistically diversified habitats are still understudied in the context of the genetic diversity and po...
BOLD dataset analysed in article: BOZÁŇOVÁ, J., ČIAMPOR, F., MAMOS, T., GRABOWSKI, M. & ČIAMPOROVÁ-ZAŤOVIČOVÁ, Z. 2021. DNA barcodes evidence the contact zone of eastern and western caddisfly lineages in the Western Carpathians. Scientific Reports 11: 24020, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-03411-8.
The Carpathians are one of the key biodiversity hotspots in Europe. The mountain chain uplifted during Alpine orogenesis and is characterised by a complex geological history. Its current biodiversity was highly influenced by Pleistocene glaciations. The goal of the current study was to examine the phylogenetic and demographic history of Gammarus ba...
European mountains are important areas regarding biodiversity of the continent, and they also harbour diverse freshwater fauna, which is critically endangered in terms of the current species extinction. However, sufficient knowledge of this valuable part of European biota is no longer possible without molecular data. This study focuses on the genet...
The Carpathians are one of the key biodiversity hotspots in Europe. The mountain chain uplifted during Alpine orogenesis and is characterised by a complex geological history. Its current biodiversity was highly influenced by Pleistocene glaciations. The goal of the current study was to examine the phylogenetic and demographic history of Gammarus ba...
The Carpathians are one of the key biodiversity hotspots in Europe. The mountain chain uplifted during Alpine orogenesis and is characterised by a complex geological history. Its current biodiversity was highly influenced by Pleistocene glaciations. The goal of the current study was to examine the phylogenetic and demographic history of Gammarus ba...
We describe here a new species in the genus Disersus Sharp, 1882 from the Otongachi Reserve in Ecuador. Disersus otongachi sp.nov. is externally similar to other representatives of the genus, however, this species can be clearly distinguished for significantly longer antennae and the unique shape of the male genitalia.
The genus Onychelmis Hinton, 1941 was for a long time regarded as a small taxon with only three known species distributed in the Andes. A study of new material from Ecuador, using morphological and molecular data, has resulted in the discovery of five new species: Onychelmis lenkae sp. nov., O. lobata sp. nov., O. minor sp. nov., O. onorei sp. nov....
BOLD dataset analysed in article: LINSKÝ, M., ČIAMPOROVÁ-ZAŤOVIČOVÁ, Z. & ČIAMPOR JR, F. 2021. A revision of Onychelmis Hinton, 1941 (Coleoptera: Elmidae), with description of new species, DNA barcoding and notes on the geography of the genus. European Journal of Taxonomy 739 (1): 1-35. https://doi.org/10.5852/ejt.2021.739.1263
Population-genetics of flatworm Crenobia alpina in alpine lakes of Tatra Mts (Slovakia)
Barcoding and population genetics of caddishly Rhyacophila tristis from Western Carpathians
Mayflies (Ephemeroptera) represent a small but diverse order of amphibiotic insects, whose larvae contribute to several essential processes in freshwater habitats, such as bioturbation and bioirrigation, decomposition, nutrient cycling, and also serve as a primary source of nutrients for numerous organisms. Due to their cosmopolitan distribution an...
Mountain lakes, typical signs of an alpine landscape all around the world, were formed in the western part of the Carpathian Arch about 10,000-15,000 years ago, as remnants of the last continental glaciation. In the Tatra Mountains (Slovak-Polish border), more than 110 permanent lakes of glacial origin and many other small ponds exist. These (sub)a...
DNA barcoding has proven to be an essential tool in providing molecular tags for animal species. In addition, the value of DNA barcoding undoubtedly consists in giving information about intraspecific genetic diversity, which is of great importance for biodiversity monitoring and conservation assessments. Such data are especially valuable in case of...
Essential for implementation of molecular tools in bioassessments are comprehensive databases with high-quality reference DNA sequence data. A recent survey arising from the DNAqua-Net EU COST Action WG1 has revealed significant gaps in the barcode reference data of aquatic biota both on a taxonomic and a geographical level (Weigand 2019). Although...
State of ecosystems and biodiversity protection are becoming the key interests for modern society due to climate change and negative human impacts (Leese 2018). Environmental changes in freshwaters are indicated also by benthic communities, especially in sensitive ecosystems like alpine lakes (Fjellheim 2009). Moreover, remoteness and isolation of...
The three main aims for the DNAqua-Net working group 1 (WG1) have been i) to identify gaps in the barcode reference libraries of European aquatic species, ii) to fill these gaps in collaboration with ongoing initiatives, and iii) to facilitate knowledge transfer and initiate work on barcode reference libraries in regions where such activity was low...
DNA barcoding and metabarcoding is increasingly used to effectively and precisely assess and monitor biodiversity in aquatic ecosystems. As these methods rely on data availability and quality of barcode reference libraries, it is important to develop and follow best practices to ensure optimal quality and traceability of the metadata associated wit...
Ancyronyx lianlabangorum sp. nov. (Coleoptera, Elmidae), a new spider riffle beetle from the Kelabit Highlands (Sarawak, northern Borneo), is described. Illustrations of the habitus and diagnostic characters of the new species and the similar, polymorphic A. pulcherrimus Kodada et al. are presented. Differences to closely related species, based on...
As global biodiversity declines, there is an increasing need to create an educated and engaged society. Having people of all ages participate in measuring biodiversity where they live helps to create awareness. Recently, the use of environmental DNA (eDNA) for biodiversity surveys has gained momentum. Here, we explore whether sampling eDNA and sequ...
The Western Carpathians are a particularly interesting part of the Carpathian Arc. According to recent molecular data upon aquatic and terrestrial taxa, this mountain area is an important biodiversity hotspot of Europe. Moreover, the W Carpathians include rich systems of karst springs inhabited by specific fauna, where molecular diversity and phylo...
BOLD dataset analysed in article: BOZÁŇOVÁ, J., ČIAMPOROVÁ-ZAŤOVIČOVÁ, Z., ČIAMPOR JR, F., MAMOS, T. & GRABOWSKI, M. 2020. The tale of springs and streams: how different aquatic ecosystems impacted the mtDNA population structure of two riffle beetles in the Western Carpathians. PeerJ 8:e10039 http://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.10039.
BOLD dataset analysed in article: BOZÁŇOVÁ, J., ČIAMPOROVÁ-ZAŤOVIČOVÁ, Z., ČIAMPOR JR, F., MAMOS, T. & GRABOWSKI, M. 2020. The tale of springs and streams: how different aquatic ecosystems impacted the mtDNA population structure of two riffle beetles in the Western Carpathians. PeerJ 8:e10039 http://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.10039.
Background: As global biodiversity declines, there is an increasing need to create an educated and engaged society. Having people from all ages participate in measuring biodiversity where they live helps to create awareness. Recently, the use of environmental DNA (eDNA) for biodiversity surveys has gained momentum. Here, we test whether sampling eD...
Ancyronyx clisteri, a new spider riffle beetle species from Borneo, redescription of A. sarawacensis Jäch including a description of the larva and new distribution data for A. procerus Jäch using DNA barcodes (Coleoptera, Elmidae). ZooKeys 912: 25-64. https://doi. Abstract Ancyronyx clisteri sp. nov. (Coleoptera, Elmidae) a new spider riffle beetle...
BOLD dataset analysed in article: KODADA, J., JÄCH, M.A., FREITAG, H., ČIAMPOROVÁ-ZAŤOVIČOVÁ, Z., GOFFOVÁ, K., SELNEKOVIČ, D., ČIAMPOR JR, F. 2020. Ancyronyx clisteri, a new spider riffle beetle species from Borneo, redescription of A. sarawacensis Jäch including a description of the larva and new distribution data for A. procerus Jäch using DNA ba...
A new minute riffle beetle genus Ictelmis gen. nov. and the type species Ictelmis martae sp. nov. are described from Ecuador. The description is supported by characteristic morphological features and DNA barcoding data, drawings and habitus photographs are provided. Based on molecular data and morphology it is suggested that Ictelmis is closely rel...
Modern high-throughput sequencing technologies are becoming a game changer in many fields of aquatic research and biomonitoring. To unfold their full potential, however, the independent development of approaches has to be streamlined. This discussion must be fuelled by stakeholders and practitioners and, scientific results collaboratively filtered...
This poster was presented together with the short lightening talk in the "Building the Reference Library of Life" section at the 8th International Barcode of Life Conference in Trondheim (Norway) in June 2019. The poster presented our AquaBOL.SK initiative for the first time to an international audience - and successfully! Mainly data from Tatra Mt...
New taxonomic data on mud-loving beetles are provided based on morphological characters and DNA barcoding. Heterocerus heydeni Kuwert, 1890 was previously considered a junior synonym of H. flexuosus Stephens, 1828, but we support the validity of the species and restore the name. H. heydeni is redescribed, based on material from Central Asia and Eur...
Effective identification of species using short DNA fragments (DNA barcoding and DNA metabarcoding)requires reliable sequence reference libraries of known taxa. Both taxonomically comprehensive coverage and content quality are important for sufficient accuracy. For aquatic ecosystems in Europe, reliable barcode reference libraries are particularly...
The putative female, nymph and egg of Enderleina preclara are described from specimens collected in the Kukenán-tepui foothills and Acopán-tepui foothills and plateau of Venezuela. Morphological and molecular approaches were employed to characterize these stages. Diagnostic keys for males and females of the described Enderleina species are also pre...
The Danube River was originally inhabited by six native sturgeon species, but currently, the sterlet ( Acipenser ruthenus L .) is the only native sturgeon species still occupying the Slovak–Hungarian stretch of the Middle Danube. All sturgeon species are facing extinction, suffering from overfishing, water pollution, illegal fishing, poaching or ot...
The riffle beetle genus Hexanchorus Sharp, 1882 is distributed from Mexico to Argentina, forming an important component of the freshwater invertebrate fauna of Latin America. With 21 described species, Hex-anchorus represents one of the most speciose Larainae genera, but its real diversity is likely much higher. We analysed material from a relative...
BOLD dataset analysed in article: PEKÁRIK, L., ČIAMPOROVÁ-ZAŤOVIČOVÁ, Z., ARENDT, D. & ČIAMPOR Jr, F. 2019. Current stocking program of the sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus, L.) can negatively shape its genetic variability in the Middle Danube. Knowledge and Management of Aquatic Ecosystems 420: 19.
Effective identification of species using short DNA fragments (DNA barcoding and DNA metabarcoding) requires reliable sequence reference libraries of known taxa. Both taxonomically comprehensive coverage and content quality are important for sufficient accuracy. For aquatic ecosystems in Europe, reliable barcode reference libraries are particularly...
BOLD dataset analysed in article: LINSKÝ, M., ČIAMPOROVÁ-ZAŤOVIČOVÁ, Z. & ČIAMPOR JR, F. 2019. Four new species of Hexanchorus Sharp from Ecuador (Coleoptera, Elmidae) with DNA barcoding and notes on the distribution of the genus. ZooKeys 838: 85-109. https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.838.33086. Dataset available on dx.doi.org/10.5883/DS-ELMHEXAN.
The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) commits its 196 nation parties to conserve biological diversity, use its components sustainably, and share fairly and equitably the benefits from the utilization of genetic resources. The last of these objectives was further codified in the Convention's Nagoya Protocol (NP), which came into effect in 201...
Aquatic biomonitoring has become an essential task in Europe and many other regions as a consequence of strong anthropogenic pressures affecting the health of lakes, rivers, oceans and groundwater. A typical assessment of the environmental quality status, such as it is required by European but also North American and other legislation, relies on ma...
BOLD dataset analysed in article: ŠÍPOŠOVÁ, D., ČIAMPOROVÁ-ZAŤOVIČOVÁ, Z. & ČIAMPOR JR., F. 2017. Development of microsatellite loci for two Agabus diving beetle species from the pooled DNA and testing their utility in mountain lake populations. Limnologica 67: 7-19.
Diving beetles (Dytiscidae) are the most speciose water beetle group, occurring on all continents except Antarctica. They inhabit various lotic and lentic habitats and play an important role in ecosystem functioning. In this study, we developed functional polymorphic microsatellites for two widely distributed species from one of the most diversifie...