Ecology and Diversity of Neotropical Freshwater Fish
A special issue of Diversity (ISSN 1424-2818). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal Diversity".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 17 June 2025 | Viewed by 42
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Neotropical region harbors some of the most diverse freshwater fish faunas in the world, spanning habitats from high-altitude lakes and rivers in the Andes to extensive coastal freshwater and brackish water systems. The diversity of fish in these ecosystems is remarkable, with a wide range of species, particularly among groups like killifish and catfish, exhibiting unique ecological characteristics. The region’s fish communities provide valuable insights into evolutionary processes, including the role of chromosomal variations in species diversification. This Special Issue invites submissions that explore the ecological and evolutionary dynamics of Neotropical freshwater fish.
We encourage studies that address the diversity, behavior, and adaptation of these fish in their natural habitats, as well as research on their conservation, genetics, and community structure. Contributions may include field studies, reviews, and experimental research that deepen our understanding of the factors shaping the diversity and ecological roles of freshwater fish in the Neotropics.
Prof. Irma Vila
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- neotropics
- diversity
- freshwater fish
- killifish
- catfish
- freshwaters
- genomics
- conservation
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