Evaluation of the use and management of fish resources in the pachitea river basin, Peruvian Amazon
Document Type
Thesis
Degree
Master of Science (MS)
Major/Program
Environmental Studies
First Advisor's Name
Michael McClain
First Advisor's Committee Title
Committee Chair
Second Advisor's Name
Zhenmin Chen
Third Advisor's Name
Janet Chernela
Fourth Advisor's Name
Hugh Gladwin
Date of Defense
6-17-2002
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to analyze the interrelations between the needs of local people and their usage and management of natural fisheries.
Between June and August 2001, 177 households in the basin were interviewed regarding their fishing customs. The results were analyzed with parametric and nonparametric statistics considering a cultural and a geographic comparison.
Results confirm that indigenous households rely more on fisheries as a resource than colonists. Fishing takes place throughout the year but is more common in the dry season. Fishing is commonly practiced using hooks and cast nets. More destructive techniques such as dynamite and "barbasco" (poisonous plant) were also used. Indigenous people use a greater array of techniques and they fish at a greater diversity of sites. Respondents also reported that fishing yields have decreased recently. Some of the most common fish genera captured are Pimelodus and Leporinus.
Identifier
FI14032384
Recommended Citation
Ayllon, Roxanna L., "Evaluation of the use and management of fish resources in the pachitea river basin, Peruvian Amazon" (2002). FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 1352.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1352
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