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The presence of artificial stones predicts the occurrence of the European bullhead ( Cottus gobio ) in a regulated lowland river in Flanders (Belgium)
Author(s) -
Knaepkens G.,
Bruyndoncx L.,
Bervoets L.,
Eens M.
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
ecology of freshwater fish
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.667
H-Index - 55
eISSN - 1600-0633
pISSN - 0906-6691
DOI - 10.1034/j.1600-0633.2002.00013.x
Subject(s) - cottus , endangered species , habitat , ecology , fishery , geography , environmental science , biology
– In a regulated lowland river in Flanders (northern part of Belgium), the locally endangered bullhead was found mainly near bridges. These locations are characterised by the presence of artificial stones and a relatively high water velocity. To preserve and expand the few remaining bullhead populations, the removal of these stones should be avoided and new suitable habitats should be created.