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In a reservoir in Southeast Brazil, introduction of a fish native to the Amazon has reduced native species diversity - EurekAlert


Since 2001, when it was first recorded in the Jaguarai reservoir in S&atilde;o Paulo state, the Silver croaker (<em>Plagioscion squamosissimus</em>) has established and increased its population in the Para&iacute;ba do Sul Basin to the detriment of native fish species.

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