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Assessment of the State of the Populations of Two Fish Species Siganus fuscescens (Houttuyn, 1782) and Gerres oblongus (Cuvier, 1830) (Actinopterygii: Perciformes) in the Sublittoral Zone of Malapascua Island (Philippines)

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The state of organs and genetic polymorphism were examined in the mottled spinefoot Siganus fuscescens and the slender silver-biddy Gerres oblongus. The study revealed massive pathological changes in the gill epithelium and liver of the fish, as well as a low level of genetic polymorphism. This indicates unfavorable environmental conditions in the sublittoral zone of Malapascua Island, threatening the viability of populations of the species.

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    A. G. Selyukov, O. N. Zhigileva, A. I. Borichevskaya & S. S. Shadrina

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Selyukov, A.G., Zhigileva, O.N., Borichevskaya, A.I. et al. Assessment of the State of the Populations of Two Fish Species Siganus fuscescens (Houttuyn, 1782) and Gerres oblongus (Cuvier, 1830) (Actinopterygii: Perciformes) in the Sublittoral Zone of Malapascua Island (Philippines). Russ J Mar Biol 48, 474–477 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1134/S1063074022060104

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