Publications
evidence of iteroparity in the widely distributed diadromous fish inanga galaxias maculatus and potential implications for reproductive output. | gaps in understanding variability among populations of inanga galaxias maculatus in the timing of reproduction were addressed in southern new zealand (nz), where g. maculatus constitutes a declining fishery. reproductive activity was delayed by 1 month on the west coast compared with the east coast and the west coast spawning season was prolonged into winter. the evidence for post-spawning survival of some fish was unequivocal from histological studies. these older and larger fish contributed di ... | 2016 | 27470074 |
is the habitation of acidic-water sanctuaries by galaxiid fish facilitated by natural organic matter modification of sodium metabolism? | acidic waters of new zealand's west coast are hypothesized to be a refuge for native galaxiid fish, allowing them to escape predation from acid-sensitive invasive salmonid species. to determine the mechanisms by which galaxiids tolerate low ph, we investigated sodium metabolism in inanga galaxias maculatus in response to water ph, short-term acclimation to acidic waters, the presence and source of natural organic matter (nom), and fish life history. contrary to expectation, inanga were physiolog ... | 2013 | 22902374 |