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Animal Diversity and Biogeography of the Cuatro Ciénegas Basin pp 161–173Cite as

Systematics of the Fish from the Cuatro Ciénegas Basin

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The fish fauna of the Cuatro Ciénegas Basin (CCB) has been widely studied, and many aspects of its populations are known. Previous studies have, for example, clarified genetic identities and discovered new species and their feeding habits. Nevertheless, in the last two decades, there has been a notorious change in fish diversity, together with fluctuations in population numbers throughout seasons and years. It is known that anthropogenic activities have altered water levels and flow, resulting in the swamps’ desertification. Also, the introduction of at least two exotic species that compete with or prey upon native species has triggered its displacement and population decline. As a consequence, the unique and highly endemic fish diversity has drastically changed and is now in peril. We analyse and discuss the fish systematics under biogeographic, historical, ecological, and evolutionary perspectives, to offer a wide view of the ecosystem. The approach used in this study could contribute to the conservation of this desert aquatic environment and its biota.

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We thank Valeria Souza for inviting us to participate in several field trips to Cuatro Ciénegas. We acknowledge the financial support of Alianza WWF-Fundación Carlos Slim.

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    Héctor Espinosa-Pérez & Christian Lambarri-Martínez

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Espinosa-Pérez, H., Lambarri-Martínez, C. (2019). Systematics of the Fish from the Cuatro Ciénegas Basin. In: Álvarez, F., Ojeda, M. (eds) Animal Diversity and Biogeography of the Cuatro Ciénegas Basin. Cuatro Ciénegas Basin: An Endangered Hyperdiverse Oasis. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-11262-2_12

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