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  • Conservation Biology

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  • Intertidal reef ecosystems face global threats from climate change (sea-level rise) and human impacts.
  • Limited understanding of intertidal fish ecology hinders assessment of these threats.
  • Coastal human population growth exacerbates vulnerability of intertidal zones.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare fish assemblage structure between oceanic and continental shelf (coastal) tidepools.
  • To identify the key drivers influencing fish distribution and community composition.
  • To assess the role of endemism in structuring these distinct fish communities.

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  • Standardized sampling was employed across six sites in the tropical southwestern Atlantic (Brazilian Province).
  • Fish assemblages were analyzed for trophic structure and species composition.
  • Environmental parameters (physical, biological, chemical) were measured to identify influencing factors.

Main Results:

  • Oceanic and coastal fish assemblages exhibited distinct trophic and compositional structures.
  • Oceanic tidepools showed high species endemism (38-44%) and were dominated by herbivores.
  • Coastal tidepools featured widely distributed species and were dominated by carnivores.

Conclusions:

  • Distinct fish communities in oceanic and coastal tidepools are shaped by environmental factors.
  • High endemism and the role of endemic species in oceanic sites underscore their conservation importance.
  • Understanding these differences is crucial for effective management of vulnerable intertidal reefs.