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Graphical outline of history of the genus Carassius occurrence in the Europe

Katerina Rylkova1*
  • 1 Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Department of Zoology and Fisheries, Czechia

From the phylogeographical point of view, status of the genus Carassius underwent major transformation within the Europe territory. Apart of two native members (Carassius carassius and diploid biotype of Carassius gibelio), we recognize four non-indigenous taxa (C. auratus, C. langsdorfii, C. sp. and polyploid biotype of C. gibelio). Especially last mentioned one became an icon of invasive fish species. Whether apparent or cryptic invasion, it begun in supposed starting point of lower Danube River, and consequently has spread westwards. This was greatly supported by human intentions. Within last decade, its campaign through Europe was completed by invading of major river systems of Iberian Peninsula. Unclear is origin and pilgrimage of C. langsdorfii which is native to Japanese archipelago. So far, this fish was recorded in various localities of central, south and east Europe. There are molecular clues claiming multiple origin since vast genetic variability of analyzed individuals. Another iconic fish species is C. auratus, one of the oldest fish domesticates and most favorite ornamental fish ever. Its spreading is closely linked to ornamental trade and releasing by breeders or escapes from breeding facilities. Unlike of previous two, C. auratus establishment is dependent on temperate climate. Last taxon occurring in within Europe is C. sp., also marked as Carassius mitochondrial lineage “M”. So far this lineage was recorded from several localities of central Europe. Whether it represents invader form Asia or cryptic native species is not known. Here we tried to resume time schedule of genus Carassius movements through Europe.

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Keywords: genus Carassius, Europe, invasive species, mitochondrial DNA, Introduction history, ivasive spreading, Molecular markers, Carassius gibelio, Carassius langsdorfii, Carassius auratus, Carassius auratus complex

Conference: XV European Congress of Ichthyology, Porto, Portugal, 7 Sep - 11 Sep, 2015.

Presentation Type: Poster Presentation

Topic: Ecology, Conservation and Invasive Species

Citation: Rylkova K (2015). Graphical outline of history of the genus Carassius occurrence in the Europe. Front. Mar. Sci. Conference Abstract: XV European Congress of Ichthyology. doi: 10.3389/conf.FMARS.2015.03.00136

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Received: 27 Nov 2015; Published Online: 27 Nov 2015.

* Correspondence: Dr. Katerina Rylkova, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Department of Zoology and Fisheries, Prague, 16521, Czechia, rylkova@af.czu.cz