Potential spread of invasive crayfish used as life bait by Indonesian anglers

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ID15327237
AuthorsSurya Gentha Akmal (0000-0001-6101-8894, IPB University, corresponding author), Yonvitner Yonvitner (0000-0003-1161-4406, IPB University), Fredinan Yulianda (0000-0002-7547-6914, IPB University), Luky Adrianto (0000-0002-9959-2135, IPB University), Jiří Patoka (0000-0002-2797-0563, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague)
Year2023
Volume29
Issue3
Pages319-331
Publication date2023-07-27
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueHuman Dimensions of Wildlife (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1087-1209 • E-ISSN: 1533-158X
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/10871209.2023.2234394
OpenAlexW4385347346
LanguageEN
References cited52

Fishing is part of human culture since ancient times to catch fish. The use of live bait by anglers is an important factor in the spread of invasive aquatic species. To analyze the habits of Indonesian anglers in using freshwater crayfish as live bait, an anonymous online questionnaire was spread via social media in Indonesia. The questionnaire included a series of closed and open-ended questions that investigated various socio-psychological parameters and types of bait used by Indonesian anglers. Redclaw crayfish Cherax quadricarinatus, which is non-indigenous in most of the Indonesian territory, was found to be used by 13% of anglers for this purpose there. These findings illustrate the need for focused management activities. Any potentially invasive non-native species imported into Indonesia, as well as those that are accidentally or deliberately released into the waters, should be regulated, so as not to cause environmental damage

Biology · Cherax quadricarinatus · Crayfish · Fishery · Fishing · Geography · Indigenous · Indonesian · Invasive species · Socioeconomics · Sociology · Aquatic life and conservation · Crustacean biology and ecology · Ecology

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