An environmental DNA tool for monitoring the status of the Critically Endangered Smalltooth Sawfish, Pristis pectinata, in the western Atlantic
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DOI: 10.1007/s12686-020-01149-5
Abstract: The Critically Endangered Smalltooth Sawfish, Pristis pectinata, was once widespread in the tropical and subtropical waters of the Atlantic Ocean, but following substantial declines over the past century, the remaining population(s) are currently confined to… read more here.
Keywords: endangered smalltooth; smalltooth sawfish; pristis pectinata; tool ... See more keywords
Annual breeding in a captive smalltooth sawfish, Pristis pectinata.
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DOI: 10.1111/jfb.14523
Abstract: The critically endangered smalltooth sawfish Pristis pectinata reproduces biennially in central west Florida, United States of America. Here we demonstrate that smalltooth sawfish are physiologically capable of reproducing annually in a captive environment. The smalltooth… read more here.
Keywords: annual breeding; pristis pectinata; smalltooth sawfish; breeding captive ... See more keywords
Improved eDNA assay evidences further refugia for critically endangered smalltooth sawfish (Pristis pectinata) in Mexico
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DOI: 10.3389/fmars.2024.1290661
Abstract: Sawfishes are considered one of the most threatened marine fish taxa globally, with major contractions in their geographic range documented over the last 50 years across all oceans. Two sawfish species used to be found… read more here.
Keywords: improved edna; pristis; atlantic coast; pristis pectinata ... See more keywords