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Morphometric analysis of two species Ameiurus melas and Ameiurus nebulosus, (Teleostei: Ictaluridae) occurred on territory of Czech republic
PÍCHA, Roman
North American freshwater catfishes (Ictaluridae) is family of freshwater catfishes and includes 7 genera and 48 species. Original habitat of those family is Northern and Central America, but some species were to be introduced to the other regions inclusive Europe. In Czech Republic was recorded occurrence of two species of genus Ameiurus. Brown bullhead (Ameiurus nebulosus) imported by J. Šusta in 1890, and black bullhead (Ameiurus melas), which was imported in 2003 as an admixture to load of Common carp stocking material from Croatia. Distribution of these species is restricted on a small areas in the Elbe river basin and Třeboň pond system in Southern Bohemia. These species are very similar and their resolution is possible only on the basis morphometrics and anatomical diversity (number of fin rays, serration of spine on pectoral fin). Therefore was necessary carry out detailed measuring of both species with the aim of find out appropriate next differences. We measured 63 measurements by digital slide gauge and next we quantified number of fin rays. Totaly was processed 90 black bullheads and 52 brown bullheads.
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Biological characteristics and meaning of bullhead catfishes in waters of Czech republic
PÍCHA, Roman
Bullhead catfishes (Ictaluridae) is family of freshwater catfishes and includes 7 genera and 48 species. Original habitat of those family is Northern and Central America, but some species were to be introduce to the other regions inclusive Europe. In Czech republic was recorded occurrence of two species of genus Ameiurus. Brown bullhead (Ameiurus nebulosus) imported by J. Šusta in 1890, and black bullhead (Ameiurus melas), which was imported in 2003 as an admixture to load of Common carp stocking material from Croatia. Their distribution is restricted on a small areas in Elbe valley and Třeboň pond system in Southern Bohemia These sorts are very similar and their resolution is possible only on the basis morphometrics and anatomical diversity (number of fin rays, serration of spine on pectoral fin). Therefore was necessary proceed closer investigation individuals hunted on territory of Czech republic with the aim of evidence occurrence of black bullhead and valorize influence of these species on our original fish species.
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