The Establishment and Spread of an Alien Reef Fish in Trinidad and Tobago
Автор: Trinidad & Tobago Field Naturalists' Club
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Presentation on the spread of the Regal Demoiselle, Neopomacentrus cyanomos in Trinidad and Tobago.
Presented by: Kelly Kingon
Date: 14th October 2021
The speaker discusses the identification and characteristics of this small fish, detailing its origin in the Indo-West Pacific and its spread into the Gulf of Mexico and, more recently, Trinidad and Tobago. The presentation explores potential pathways for its introduction, focusing on the offshore oil and gas industry as the most likely culprit due to its observed distribution. Finally, the speaker addresses the biological traits that contribute to its invasive potential, such as its high reproductive rates and environmental tolerance, and highlights ongoing research to understand its ecological impact and predict its future expansion throughout the Caribbean.
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