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      Diet and reproduction of Joturus pichardi (Mugiliformes: Mugilidae) in the Pacuare River basin, Costa Rica Translated title: Alimentación y reproducción del pez Joturus pichardi(Mugiliformes: Mugilidae) en la cuenca del Río Pacuare, Costa Rica”.

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          Abstract Introduction: Joturus pichardi is an important migratory species that inhabits the rivers of the Atlantic zone of Costa Rica and has been little studied. Objective: To describe the diet and reproduction of J. pichardi and its relationship with environmental factors in the Pacuare River basin. Methods: Sixteen sampling sites were selected along the main channel or Pacuare River. The samplings were performed from October 2015 to October 2016. The gonads, stomach, and intestines of seven individuals of J. pichardi were analyzed. The relationship of J. pichardi between the physicochemical variables of the water and the structure of the habitat was analyzed. Results: Twenty individuals were collected at an elevation of 225-235masl. The occurrence of J. pichardi was related to sites with higher river velocity, high values of dissolved oxygen, rock substrate and forest land use. All the individuals analyzed had visceral fat and endoparasites in the stomach. Bryophytes, ferns, macroinvertebrates, and detritus were identified as part of the diet of J. pichardi. According to the analysis of gonads in adults, the individuals were identified in the gonadal state types I, II and V. Conclusions: Our results suggest J. pichardi is an omnivorous species associated with sites with rocks, rapids, well-oxygenated waters, and forest land use. Also, the analysis of gonads coincides with the known reproduction period of the species. Finally, individuals of Neoechinorhynchus spp. are recorded for the first time in stomachs of J. pichardi in Costa Rica.

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          Resumen “Alimentación y reproducción de Joturus pichardi (Mugiliformes: Mugilidae) en la cuenca del Río Pacuare, Costa Rica”. Introducción: Joturus pichardi es una importante especie migratoria que habita en los ríos de la zona Atlántica de Costa Rica y ha sido poco estudiada. Objetivo: Describir la dieta y reproducción de J. pichardi y su relación con factores ambientales en la cuenca del Río Pacuare. Métodos: Se seleccionaron 16 sitios de muestreo a lo largo del canal principal. Los muestreos se realizaron de octubre de 2015 a octubre de 2016. Se analizaron gónadas, estómago e intestinos de siete individuos de J. pichardi. Se analizó la relación de J. pichardi entre las variables fisicoquímicas del agua y la estructura del hábitat. Resultados: Veinte individuos fueron recolectados a una elevación de 225-235msnm. La presencia de J. pichardi se relacionó con sitios con mayor velocidad del río, altos valores de oxígeno disuelto, sustrato de roca y uso de suelo forestal. Todos los individuos analizados tenían grasa visceral y endoparásitos en el estómago. Se identificaron briófitos, helechos, macroinvertebrados y detritos como parte de la dieta de J. pichardi. Según el análisis de las gónadas en adultos, los individuos fueron identificados en el estado gonadal tipos I, II y V. Conclusiones: Nuestros resultados sugieren que J. pichardi es una especie omnívora asociada con sitios con rocas, rápidos, aguas bien oxigenadas y uso de suelo forestal. Además, el análisis de gónadas coincide con el período de reproducción conocido de la especie. Finalmente, individuos de Neoechinorhynchus spp. se registran por primera vez en estómagos de J. pichardi en Costa Rica.

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                Cuadernos de Investigación UNED
                Cuadernos de Investigación UNED
                Universidad Estatal a Distancia de Costa Rica (Sabanilla, Montes de Oca, Sabanilla, Montes de Oca, Costa Rica )
                1659-4266
                1659-4266
                December 2019
                : 11
                : 3
                : 430-435
                Affiliations
                [4] Los Lagos orgnameUniversidad de Los Lagos Chile stange_daniel@ 123456hotmail.com
                [3] orgnameFundación Naturaleza El Salvador El Salvador samuel_biologo@ 123456hotmail.com
                [2] orgnameUDP Ciencias Neotropicales El Salvador samuel_biologo@ 123456hotmail.com
                [1] orgnameAsociación Costarricense de Acuarismo para la Conservación de los Ecosistemas Dulceacuícolas Costa Rica derickherrera@ 123456gmail.com
                [5] orgnameAsociación Costarricense de Acuarismo para la Conservación de los Ecosistemas Dulceacuícolas Costa Rica jennifercp17@ 123456gmail.com
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                S1659-42662019000300430 S1659-4266(19)01100300430
                10.22458/urj.v11i3.2723
                bfabefa7-da68-4e49-8f58-a2bc39c1b63e

                This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 International License.

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                : 17 July 2019
                : 27 October 2019
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                Peces de agua dulce,endoparasite,migration,diadromous fishes,Central America,Freshwater fish,endoparásito,migración,peces diádromos,Centro América

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