Scaleprinting: individual identification based on scale patterns

A non‐intrusive method for individual identification of Iberian cyprinid complex Squalius alburnoides is presented, with possible application to other fish complexes and species. The proposed methodology is based on scale patterns that vary greatly between individuals.

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Published in:Journal of fish biology 2010-04, Vol.76 (5), p.1228-1232
Main Authors: Morgado-Santos, M., Matos, I., Vicente, L., Collares-Pereira, M. J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alburnoides
Animals
Cyprinidae - anatomy & histology
Cyprinidae - genetics
Freshwater
individual recognition
natural marks
Ploidies
Portugal
scale patterns
Squalius
temporal validation
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Summary:A non‐intrusive method for individual identification of Iberian cyprinid complex Squalius alburnoides is presented, with possible application to other fish complexes and species. The proposed methodology is based on scale patterns that vary greatly between individuals.
ISSN:0022-1112
1095-8649
DOI:10.1111/j.1095-8649.2010.02591.x