Jean Ricardo Simões Vitule

Federal University of Paraná | UFPR · Department of Environmental Engineering

Protected areas underpin global biodiversity conservation and sustainability goals, but remain at risk from biological invasion impacts. Anticipated expansions of protected lands and waters towards 2030 under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) will concurrently increase the burden of biological invasions within and from these...

The introduction of non-native aquarium fish species has modified the composition of fish assemblages worldwide. This anthropogenic impact alters not only the richness/abundance of local assemblages but also the taxonomic and functional composition among them. To investigate this phenomenon, we conducted a standardized sampling program in degraded...

NOTA TÉCNICA: Eventos recorrentes de peixamentos (solturas de peixes) com o uso de espécies não nativas são praticados no Brasil com o suposto objetivo de “recuperação de estoques naturais” ou “respeito/proteção ao meio ambiente”. Entretanto, na maioria das vezes essas ações ignoram preceitos legais (o uso de espécies não nativas é crime ambiental)...

NOTA TÉCNICA: Eventos recorrentes de peixamentos (solturas de peixes) com o uso de espécies não nativas são praticados no Brasil com o suposto objetivo de “recuperação de estoques naturais” ou “respeito/proteção ao meio ambiente”. Entretanto, na maioria das vezes essas ações ignoram preceitos legais (o uso de espécies não nativas é crime ambiental)...

Biological invasions are one of the major threats to biodiversity and good quality of life, resulting from the translocation of species by human action. There are more than 500 alien species currently invading ecosystems in Brazil, particularly plants and fishes, while little is known about invasive microorganisms. Although invasive alien species a...

Protected areas underpin global biodiversity conservation and sustainability agendas. Biological invasions increasingly threaten the ecological functioning and long-term conservation value of protected areas, while a lack of information on impact impedes management decisions. We collated data from effects of biological invasions in protected areas...

Anthropic structures have been deployed in aquatic environments for the most variable purposes. Here, we review the use of artificial aquatic habitats (AAHs) worldwide through a systematic and comprehensive search of peer-reviewed literature. We aimed to synthesize the knowledge on the subject, identify gaps, and propose new perspectives for future...

Nota de repúdio à utilização de peixes exóticosvisando o combate a larvas do mosquito AedesaegyptiO vetor de arboviroses Zika, Chikungunya,febre amarela e dengue, em ecossistemas aquá-ticos brasileiros. (PDF) Nota de repúdio à utilização de peixes exóticos visando o combate a larvas do mosquito Aedes aegypti, vetor das arboviroses Zika, chikungun...

This dataset summarizes the research on the impacts of Invasive Alien Species (IAS) documented in Brazil from 1981 to 2022 and was used to subsidize the Brazilian Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services. Impacts of non-native plants and animals, but not microorganisms and fungi, on terrestrial and aquatic (freshwater and marine) environment...

Aim: We investigated trophic and reproductive traits of feral guppy Poecilia reticulata and southern platyfish Xiphophorus maculatus in a headwater creek located in the Paraíba do Sul River basin, southeastern Brazil. Methods: Fish were collected bimonthly from January to December 2017 using sieve in Lopes Creek. Stomach items were analyzed and dev...

Invasive species are continuously introduced in several ecosystems from human activities. Aquaculture activities are noteworthy among the many different species introduction vectors currently in place, generating a pattern of constant, frequent or massive release of propagules into aquatic ecosystems, increasing species establishment success rates....

Context-dependency is prevalent in nature, challenging our understanding and prediction of the potential ecological impacts of non-native species (NNS). The presence of a top predator, for example, can modify the foraging behaviour of an intermediate consumer, by means of non-consumptive effects. This raises the question of whether the fear of pred...

The introduction of non-native species (NNS) and the resulting biological invasions are conspicuous features of the Anthropocene Epoch. Parallel to these phenomena, some initiatives (political, social and scientific) have sought to value and protect invasive populations, recognizing some benefits that NNS may deliver to people and nature. Given thi...

Falta de critério científico e distorções de informações no texto “Invasoras, Casuais ou Naturalizadas?Buscando uma classificação científica para as tilápias”, publicado na Revista Panorama da AQÜICULTURAem 20/04/2023, por Sergio Zimmermann, Renata M. Barroso Bertolini, Bruno M. Queiroz, Bernardo Baldisserotto e Danilo Streit. https://panoramadaaq...

Aim The largemouth bass Micropterus salmoides was introduced in more than 50 countries for the purpose of sport fishing. In Brazil, records date from 1922, and nowadays many populations are known to occur in the southern region. Here we investigated the reproductive biology of this species in a small reservoir in southern Brazil, to understand the...

Predicting which non-native species will negatively impact biodiversity is a longstanding research priority. The Functional Response (FR; resource use in relation to availability) is a classical ecological concept that has been increasingly applied to quantify, assess and compare ecological impacts of non-native species. Despite this recent growth,...

Hydropower dams affect freshwater biodiversity by virtue of modifying flow regimes and degrading habitat conditions both above and below the water impoundment and diversion structure. In recent decades, there has been a global proliferation of Small Hydropower Plants (SHPs) propelled by incentive policies and a general perception that small dams ar...

Toadfishes (Batrachoididae) are composed by 83 species, in 23 genera, which inhabit marine and estuarine habitats in tropical and subtropical areas worldwide. Seven genera, in 23 species, inhabit the western Atlantic Ocean, with the genus Opsanus Rafinesque, 1818 showing five species with a native distribution in the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Se...

Esta Nota técnica foi elaborada em resposta ao Projeto de Lei (PL) número 614, do ano 2018 (PL614/2018), recentemente aprovado na Assembleia Legislativa do Estado de São Paulo (ALESP). Proposto pelo Deputado Estadual Carlos Eduardo Pignatari (Carlão Pignatari), presidente da ALESP, o PL614/2018 trata da regulamentação da pesca, embarque, transporte...

Otoliths are an excellent tool in studies on ecological connectivity of fish species populations. Opsanus beta is an invasive species introduced on the Brazilian coast, but not native from the Gulf of Mexico. The present study aimed to compare the otolith contours of specimens collected in Mexico (Celestún, CEL) and in two Brazilian estuaries (Sant...

Biological invasions represent one of the main threats to biodiversity and a recognized economic burden worldwide; the issue has been included in the conservation agenda such as the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). Brazil is a signatory country of the CBD; however, the number of alien species records in its territory is continuously rising...

Aquaculture, especially of non‐native species and translocated domestic species, is a greatly encouraged way of relieving the conflicts between food and economic demand and resource depletion. We herein summarized the introduction history of non‐native fish for aquacultural use in China, including 105 species introduced from abroad and 61 species t...

The spread of non-native fish species is increasing globally and threatening aquatic ecosystems. Identifying the origins, the pathways, and vectors is crucial for managing biological invasions. We conducted a genetic characterization of Arapaima gigas from the Madeira River, considering native and non-native populations, to elucidate the invasion o...

Esta Nota técnica foi elaborada em resposta ao Projeto de Lei (PL) número 614, do ano 2018 (PL614/2018), recentemente aprovado na Assembleia Legislativa do Estado de São Paulo (ALESP). Proposto pelo Deputado Estadual Carlos Eduardo Pignatari (Carlão Pignatari), presidente da ALESP, o PL614/2018 trata da regulamentação da pesca, embarque, transporte...

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Nota de repúdio contra o Projeto de Lei 614, de 2018, da Assembleia Legislativa do Estado de São Paulo, que dispõe sobre a pesca, o embarque, o transporte, a comercialização e o processamento dos tucunarés Cichla spp. e dá outras providências. A comunidade científica, representada por doutores, mestres, pesquisadores, biólogos, engenheiros de pesca...

Non-native predators are known to cause ecological impacts through heightened consumption of resources and decimation of native species. One such species is Micropterus salmoides. Often introduced for sport fishing worldwide; it has been listed by International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources as one of the 100 of the world’s...

Recently, Nori et al. (2020) adopted a novel approach to identify priority areas for conservation and research of terrestrial vertebrates using broad-scale tools. Here, we comment on their outcomes, highlighting the limitations of their approach and of the database used. We understand that broad-scale tools may be an important first step in identif...

We described the spatial and temporal dynamics of aquatic macrophytes in a Neotropical coastal estuarine river, and identified the negative effects associated to the presence and dominance of the invasive tanner grass. We compared macrophyte beds along the Guaraguaçu River (South Brazil) over four years, using taxonomic and functional dimensions. B...

The length-weight relationship (LWR) is an important biological parameter which allows to understand the condition of fish species in the environment. Because of that, such data is essential to fisheries management and monitoring. In this study, the LWR of 10 fish species of the Guaraguaçu River, southern Brazil, were analyzed. The objective was to...

Citizen science is an excellent tool in studies of the spatial distribution of non‐native species. In Brazil, Opsanus beta has recently been introduced. Studies indicate the occurrence of this species in five estuaries off the Brazilian coast (Guanabara Bay, Sepetiba Bay, Santos Bay, Paranaguá Estuarine Complex and Guaratuba Bay). The present study...

Invasive species are one of the most important problems for biodiversity conservation worldwide, particularly in megadiverse countries such as Brazil. However, in many cases there is no biological information to develop policies for the management of invasive species populations. The life history parameters and otolith variations are essential to u...

Incentives for farming non-native fish species in public waters have regained strength in Brazil (Charvet et al. 2021), and some states strive to boost the aquaculture market with the non-native striped catfish Pangasianodon hypophthalmus (Sauvage 1878). First authorized in the state of São Paulo, striped catfish farming has been allowed in other s...

The introduction of non-native fish poses a major threat to aquatic fauna in freshwater ecosystems around the world, often as a consequence of increased predation pressure, which results in adverse environmental and socioeconomic effects. In this study, we present a survey of publicly available information on the occurrence of pirarucu (Arapaima sp...

The introduction of non-native species is one of the most important causes of biodiversity loss. Non-native organisms are not recognized by native communities, leading to differential predation rates and differential impacts on a variety of ecological interactions. In this context, the present study was intended to carry out a review of the literat...

Aquaculture has tremendous importance in providing food for a growing world population. Nevertheless, unsustainable aquaculture causes nutrient build-up and favors biological invasions in natural habitats, demanding strategies to regulate such activity and therefore minimize environmental risks. Contrary to these concerns, the Brazilian Government...

This study evaluated fish beta diversity in six headwater creeks located in the area affected by the largest ornamental aquaculture center implemented in the Minas Gerais State, southeastern Brazil. We sampled fish assemblages in 2017 and 2018 to investigate changes in assemblage structure (species richness and beta diversity), comparing these data...

Mining activities have significantly affected the Neotropical freshwater ichthyofauna, the most diverse in the world. However, no study has systematized knowledge on the subject. In this review, we assembled information on the main impacts of mining of crude oil, gold, iron, copper, and bauxite on aquatic ecosystems, emphasizing Neotropical freshwa...

The Tocantins-Araguaia Basin is one of the largest river systems in South America, located entirely within Brazilian territory. In the last decades, capital-concentrating activities such as agribusiness, mining, and hydropower promoted extensive changes in land cover, hydrology, and environmental conditions. These changes are jeopardizing the basin...

The combination of highly equipped smartphones, with the increased use of social media, has offered a wide database. Given this, citizen science can be used to record and monitor non-native fish fauna, target new samples and collaborate with monitoring occurrences in new areas. We aimed to demonstrate the efficiency of social media in citizen scien...

Non-native fish (NNF) can threaten megadiverse aquatic ecosystems throughout the planet, but limited information is available for the Amazon Region. In this study we review NNF data in the Amazonian macroregion using spatiotemporal records on the occurrence and the richness of NNF from a collaborative network of 35 regional experts, establishing th...

Opsanus beta (Goode & Bean, 1880) é uma espécie endêmica do Golfo do México e do Mar do Caribe. A espécie foi registrada na costa sudeste-sul do Brasil cerca de duas décadas atrás, provavelmente introduzida por água de lastro, plataformas de petróleo e/ou aquarismo. Estudos pretéritos evidenciaram a ocorrência de O. beta em cinco estuários brasilei...

This study investigated whether aquaculture facilities drive the introduction and establishment of the non-native Nile tilapia (Orechromis niloticus) in Neotropical streams, Brazil. Samples were taken from nine streams with different aquaculture occupation intensities (no, moderate, and intense) using the percentage of occupation of micro-watershed...

The use of artificial habitats as tool for management and conservation of lentic freshwater ecosystems has been most studied in North America, with dominance of Centrarchidae fish. Contrary to north temperate ecosystems, Cichlidae species appear to be prevalent on artificial habitats in Neotropical reservoirs. Currently, due to the rapid expansion...

Describing and understanding distribution of species in natural ecosystems is the first step to establish conservation efforts. In aquatic habitats, macrophytes play a central role in promoting biodiversity and ecosystem functioning. This study aimed to create the first checklist of aquatic macrophyte species occurring in the Guaraguaçu river, the...

Here, we evaluate the role of two disparate animal groups, amphibians and odonates, in the dispersal of ciliates. We performed a 33-day outdoor experiment from July to August 2018 with four treatments: (i) a control, with only wind action; (ii) a treatment with the addition from propagules of odonates; (iii) a treatment with propagules from amphibi...

Aquatic invasive species (AIS) are one of the principal threats to freshwater biodiversity. Exclusion barriers are increasingly being used as a management strategy to control the spread of AIS. However, exclusion barriers can also impact native organisms and their effectiveness is likely to be context dependent. We conducted a quantitative literatu...

Anthropogenic introduction of non-native species has occurred since the first European colonization of South America in the 1500s, with the Atlantic Forest being the most heavily affected biome in the continent. Biological invasions, together with other anthropogenic pressures occurring over the subsequent 500 years, led to many biological changes...

Motivation: We compiled a global database of long-term riverine fish surveys from 46 regional and national monitoring programmes and from individual academic research efforts, with which numerous basic and applied questions in ecology and global change research can be explored. Such spatially and temporally extensive datasets have been lacking for...

This chapter describes case studies about pollution sources, tailings dam failures and potential remediation options in rivers/streams. These case studies are supported with images of mining influenced water courses. All the sites described in the case studies are in mining areas of outstanding importance to human's mining history or point to minin...

Espécies exóticas ou não nativas são aquelas que ocorrem em uma área distante de seu limite natural de distribuição e que interferem na capacidade de sobrevivência das demais espécies em uma região. A espécie Opsanus beta (Goode & Bean, 1880) se distribui naturalmente no Golfo do México e Mar do Caribe, entre a Flórida (EUA) e Belize. Recentemente,...

Different techniques have been employed for fish surveys in freshwater impoundments, however, despite the increasing applicability of underwater video systems for fish sampling in different aquatic ecosystems, such technology has not been tested in reservoirs. This study compares estimates of fish species richness, community composition, and size s...

The conservation challenges facing freshwater ecosystems necessitate broadening our science from understanding individual species loss to anticipating multi-faceted changes to biodiversity. In recent decades, the process of biotic homogenization by which regional biotas become more similar through time has attracted considerable attention. Here, we...

The construction of dams in Brazilian semiarid regions has been a common governmental practice since the early 1900s, initially with the aim of providing water to meet the needs of humans and animals, and, later, to improve fisheries. Along with dams, several nonnative fish species were introduced with the intention of supplying new fisheries. We u...

Non-native freshwater fish introduced via the aquarium trade can cause major changes at the community level over time and space, resulting in dynamics context dependencies within homogenization process. We investigated fish biodiversity in anthropogenically impacted headwater creeks (i.e., under elevated propagule pressure) located in southeastern...

Opsanus beta is endemic to the Gulf of Mexico and has recently been introduced to the Brazilian coast; probably the introduction is via ballast water and/or oil rigs. In this study, the presence of the species is recorded for the first time in Guaratuba Bay, on the southern coast of Brazil. In this region there are no port terminals, which suggests...

Much environmental legislation in Brazil is approved without proper consultation with the scientific community. Decrees, laws and bills may endanger the conservation of species in exchange for shortterm benefits, especially in continental waters (Ota et al., 2018). Currently, Brazilian legislators have participated in many agreements related to the...

Aim This paper aims to concatenate and update the records of non-native species in a subtropical River, in Southern Brazil, warning about their possible impacts in this and other water bodies. Methods Monitoring was carried out in the Guaraguaçu River, the largest River of the Paraná coastal plain, located in the Atlantic Rainforest biome. Fishes...

Relato claro e objetivo através de diversos exemplos simples e didáticos, sobre como as espécies invasoras podem influenciar nosso dia-a-dia.