Links between fish community structure and habitat complexity of a rocky reef in the Gulf of California threatened by development: Implications for mitigation measures

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• 作者：C.A. S&aacute ; nchez-Caballero^a ; ^b ; ^{cas_caballero@live.com.mx} ; J.M. Borges-Souza^a ; G. De La Cruz-Agü ; ero^a ; S.C.A. Ferse^b
• 关键词：Fish community ; Gulf of California ; Habitat complexity ; Habitat modification ; Rocky reef
• 刊名：Ocean & Coastal Management
• 出版年：2017
• 出版时间：1 March 2017
• 年：2017
• 卷：137
• 期：Complete
• 页码：96-106
• 全文大小：697 K
• 卷排序：137

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A total of 19,799 individuals belonging to 76 species were recorded over an area of 12,000 m2. Greatest mean density and species richness occurred at high habitat complexity, and lowest at low habitat complexity. Community structure was significantly different in richness and abundance between high and low levels of complexity. Benthic habitat will be modified mainly by dredging for the construction of reclamation areas and translocation of biota. Understanding the role of habitat complexity can help prevent and mitigate potential impacts on reefs by development projects.