JOURNAL ARTICLE

Spatial distribution and abundance of non-native barnacles of the genus Amphibalanus Pitombo, 2004 (Cirripedia: Balanidae) in southern Iraq.

  • Published In: Journal of Crustacean Biology, 2024, v. 44, n. 3. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Environment Complete 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Naser, Murtada D; Yasser, Amaal Gh; Ríos-Escalante, Patricio R De los; Essl, Franz 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on the distribution and abundance of invasive barnacle species of the genus Amphibalanus in southern Iraq’s Shatt Al-Arab water system and adjacent areas. Three non-native species—Amphibalanus amphitrite, A. improvisus, and A. subalbidus—were sampled across 21 sites with varying salinities, revealing that A. amphitrite is widely distributed, A. improvisus is restricted to higher salinity sites (22–37 ppt), and A. subalbidus occupies oligohaline (low salinity) environments. Redundancy analysis indicated that salinity is the primary environmental factor influencing the spatial distribution and abundance of these species. The study underscores the importance of monitoring invasive species to manage their ecological risks, particularly given their introduction via shipping activities.

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Crustacean Biology. 2024/09, Vol. 44, Issue 3, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Environmental Sciences
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0278-0372
  • DOI:10.1093/jcbiol/ruae048
  • Accession Number:180016244
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