Native and Introduced Actinopterygii Fishes: Genetic Diversity and Their Environmental Effects

Dear Colleagues,

Ray-finned fishes (Actinopteyigii) are found in diverse marine and freshwater habitats. More than 30,000 species are recognized; many are commercially important in fisheries and aquaculture. In addition, the ornamental fish trade is also an important industry worldwide. Introducing non-indigenous (alien) species to new environments has become a global challenge. The ecological and genetic consequences of fish introductions and translocations are of concern. Therefore, the effects of introduced species on new habitat varieties should be examined.

Genetic diversity is one of the key factors for the adaptation and long-term evolution of populations and species in changing environments. In many cases, introduced species spread and are established outside their natural home range, which usually affects native species and ecosystems. The invasion's success is critically related to the genetic properties of introduced species or populations. This Special Issue examines the significance of introduction and translocation, concentrating on the genetic diversity of native and/or introduced Actinopteyigii fish species and their consequent genetic and environmental impacts on native species. I am pleased to invite you to contribute to this important issue.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following: genetic diversity of native and/or purposeful (success or failure) introduced Actinopteyigii species; genetic impact of introduced fishes on native species; differentiation between native and introduced species (stocks) by molecular markers; and sustainable ecosystem management strategies for invasive species. This information could be used for evidence-based conservation and management practices.

We look forward to your contributions.

Dr. Sirawut Klinbunga
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 250 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for assessment.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Diversity is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2100 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.