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The CARDUME initiative: integrating Brazil’s scientific fish collections to promote research and biodiversity conservation
Biological journal of the Linnean Society, v 146(3), blaf088
01 Nov 2025
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Abstract
Brazil hosts the highest fish diversity globally, underscoring the critical role of Brazilian Scientific Fish Collections (BSFCs) in biodiversity research and conservation. Despite their importance, BSFCs face persistent challenges. This study introduces the CARDUME network, the first nationwide initiative to assess BSFCs and propose strategies to enhance their role in ichthyology. Data from 74 collections across 25 Brazilian federal units reveal that most are affiliated with public universities and house 8 502 992 catalogued specimens in 906 890 lots, including over 2600 primary types. Although digitization efforts are underway in 92% of BSFCs, only 37% currently share data online. Genetic resources are severely limited, with tissue samples available for just 3% of specimens. Significant funding disparities exist, with 70% of collections receiving less than USD170 annually. Gender inequality is also notable, with more male-curated than female-curated collections. Survey responses highlighted issues such as staff shortages, inadequate facilities, and limited resources for fieldwork and collection curation. CARDUME aims to address these gaps through collaboration, professional training, improvement of data quality, and increase of shared data, while also advocating for recognition by Brazilian institutions, funding agencies, and the government. O resumo em português está disponível no material suplementar.
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- Title
- The CARDUME initiative: integrating Brazil’s scientific fish collections to promote research and biodiversity conservation
- Creators
- José Birindelli (Corresponding Author)Francisco Severo-NetoCristiano Moreira - Universidade Federal do Rio de JaneiroLucas Colares - Universidade Federal do ParáLucas OliveiraLuciano MontagManoela Marinho - Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do SulKarla SoaresOscar Shibatta - Universidade Estadual de LondrinaFabio Di Dario - Universidade Federal do Rio de JaneiroCarla Pavanelli - Universidade Estadual de MaringáMark Sabaj - Drexel UniversityPriscila Camelier - Universidade Federal da BahiaJuliano Ferrer - Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do SulMichael Mincarone - Universidade Federal do Rio de JaneiroLeandro SousaVeronica Slobodian - Universidade de BrasíliaPaulo Buckup - Universidade Federal do Rio de JaneiroLuiz Malabarba - Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do SulMarcelo Britto - Universidade Federal do Rio de JaneiroLucia Rapp Py-DanielVinícius Abilhoa - Museo de Historia NaturalFernanda AndradeMarcelo Ândrade - Universidade Federal do ParáFrancisco Araújo - Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de JaneiroÚrsula Arend - UnivatesSolange SilvaGabriel BeltrãoVinicius BertacoMaria Bichuette - Universidade Federal de São CarlosFlávio Bockmann - Universidade de São PauloAna BoneckerHeleno Brandão - Universidade Tecnológica Federal do ParanáMarcelo BritoAndré CantoFernando Carvalho - Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do SulLucélia Carvalho - Universidade Federal de Mato GrossoLilian Casatti - Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp)André CastroAgostinho CatellaCarine Chamon - Universidade Federal do TocantinsAngela Chaves - Universidade Regional Integrada do Alto Uruguai e das MissõesAlana Cioato - Museu de Ciências Naturais da Fundação Zoobotânica do Rio Grande do SulNathalie Citeli - Universidade Católica de BrasíliaWilson J E M Costa - Universidade Federal do Rio de JaneiroFernando Cesar Paiva Dagosta - Universidade Federal da Grande DouradosAléssio Datovo - Universidade de São PauloTiago Debona - Universidade Estadual do Oeste do ParanáCarolina DoriaLuiz Duboc - Universidade Federal do Espírito SantoAndré EsguíceroKarina FariaVicente Faria - Universidade Federal do CearáDaniela Ferreira - Universidade Federal de Mato GrossoKatiane Ferreira - Universidade Federal de Mato GrossoRoselene FerreiraMatheus Froes - Universidade de Caxias do SulCecile GamaSilvia GutierreElisabeth Henschel - Universidade Federal de ViçosaChaiane Iaeger - Universidade Regional Integrada do Alto Uruguai e das MissõesFernando Jerep - Universidade Estadual de LondrinaLiana Johann - UnivatesMario Katsuragawa - Universidade de São PauloFrancisco Langeani - Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp)Flávio LimaSergio LimaPaulo LopesCarlos LucenaPaulo LucindaChryss Macêdo - Universidade do TocantinsFabiola Machado - Universidade Federal do ParáThiago MahlmannAlessandro Marques - Universidade do Vale do Rio dos SinosViviana Velásquez - Universidade Federal da ParaíbaGeorge MattoxFilipe MeloMarcelo MeloRafael MeloAndre Netto-Ferreira - Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do SulPatricia Nicola - Universidade Federal do Vale do São FranciscoAlexandre OliveiraLarissa OliveiraClaudio OliveiraRafaela Ota - Universidade Federal da Grande DouradosRenata Ota - Universidade Federal da Grande DouradosDavi Pantoja - Universidade Federal do PiauíMurilo N L PastanaLuiz PereiraThiago PereiraMario C C de Pinna - Universidade de São PauloNivaldo Piorski - Universidade Federal do MaranhãoPaulo PompeuRoberto ReisRozane Restello - Universidade Regional Integrada do Alto Uruguai e das MissõesAlexandre Ribeiro - Universidade Federal de Mato GrossoFrank RibeiroMauro C L B RibeiroMaria RochaRicardo RosaAlexandre SantosGilmar SantosHugo SantosSilvia SchwambornAugusto SilvaJoão P C B da SilvaMárcio SilvaYzel SúarezMaria VilelaLucena VirgilioWolmar WosiackiDiego ZacardiAngela ZanataMaria Zani-Teixeira
- Publication Details
- Biological journal of the Linnean Society, v 146(3), blaf088
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Number of pages
- 18
- Grant note
- Fundao Coordenao de Aperfeioamento de Pessoal de Nvel Superior-CAPES: 88881.009445/2024-01 CNPq PROTAX: 443302/2020, 445552/2024-7, 440534/2015-1, 8871850/2018-0 FAPERJ: 200063/2019, SEI-260003/001172/2023, E-26/203.106/2019, E-26/210.942/2024, SEI-260003/006392/2024, SEI-260003/013223/2024 FAPEPI/PSUS: FAPEPI/MT/CNPq/CT-INFRA 004/2011 Ministrio da Integrao e Desenvolvimento Regional (SMMG)PROBEX/UFPB: PJ997-2024, ALCC Petrobras-CENPES: 0050.0023462.06.40 CNPq-PPBio-AmOr: 441257/2023-2 FAPESB: APP0037/2023, 3647/2013 Secretaria Nacional de Segurana Hdrica (SMMG)FAPESP: 2022/11451-2, 2023/02499-4, 2014/15168-7, 2017/01970-4, 2017/12909-4, 2018/4388-7 FAPESQ: 77/2022 Ministrio da Integrao e Desenvolvimento RegionalPrograma de Apoio a Novos DocentesItaipu Binacional e ParquetecSecretaria Nacional de Segurana Hdrica (PAV)FAPERGS: 72550.751.48979 Secretaria Nacional de Segurana Hdrica (ALBS)FINEP: 25661, 2894/24 Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cientfico e Tecnolgico-CNPq: 310522/2023-4, 308846/2023-0, 150113/2025-0, 313769/2023-0, 308026/2021-7, 405706/2022-7, 302881/2022-0, 313834/2021-0, 307124/2023-1, 425484/2018-1, 302328/2022-0, 302760/2022-9, 402665/2023-6, 404831/2023-0, 307951/2021-9, 441166-2023-7, 406435/2022-7, 312555/2023-7, 307988/2021-0, 309840/2003-1, 476449/2007-3, 562335/2010-2, 476495/2010-5, 309993/2016-4 BSFCsCNPq INCT-SINBIAM: 406767/2022-0 Fundao Araucria: PBA2025201000044, PBA2025201000269 CNPq INCT-Peixes: 405706/2022-7 Petrobras Ambiental (2014, FAGM)
The BSFCs and their staff are funded by several funding agencies, including Brazil's federal agencies Fundac & atilde;o Coordenac & atilde;o de Aperfeicoamento de Pessoal de Nivel Superior-CAPES (88881.009445/2024-01, LOP); and Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cientifico e Tecnologico-CNPq (310522/2023-4, MA; 308846/2023-0, JLOB; 150113/2025-0, LFC; 313769/2023-0, FL; 308026/2021-7, LRM; 405706/2022-7, MMFM; 302881/2022-0, LFAM; 313834/2021-0, ALNF; 307124/2023-1, CAS; 425484/2018-1, TNAP; 302328/2022-0, PSP; 302760/2022-9, RER; 307124/2023-1, CSP; 402665/2023-6, RER; 404831/2023-0, ACR; 405706/2022-7; 307951/2021-9, OAS; 441166-2023-7, VS; 406435/2022-7, VS; 312555/2023-7, LMS; 307988/2021-0, WBW; 309840/2003-1, AMZ; 476449/2007-3, AMZ; 562335/2010-2, AMZ; 476495/2010-5, AMZ; 309993/2016-4, AMZ); CNPq PROTAX (443302/2020, FDD; 445552/2024-7, LFAM; 440534/2015-1, AMZ; 8871850/2018-0, AMZ); CNPq INCT-Peixes (405706/2022-7, PC, RRO, MMFM); CNPq INCT-SINBIAM (406767/2022-0, LFAM); and CNPq-PPBio-AmOr (441257/2023-2, LFAM). State funding agencies have also supported the BSFCs including Fundac & atilde;o Araucaria (NAPI-Taxonline, JLOB, OAS, JCJ, CAS, CSP, PBA2025201000044, JLb, PBA2025201000269, FCJ); FAPESP (2022/11451-2, FAB; 2023/02499-4, ADS; 2022/11451-2, ALHE; 2014/15168-7, MK; 2017/01970-4, GMTM; 2017/12909-4, MRSM; 2018/4388-7, AKO; 2014/15168-7, MLFR; 2014/15168-7, MLZT); FAPERJ (200063/2019, PAB; SEI-260003/001172/2023, PAB; E-26/203.106/2019, PAB; E-26/210.942/2024, FDD; SEI-260003/006392/2024, KS; SEI-260003/013223/2024, KS); FAPESB (APP0037/2023, PC, 3647/2013, AMZ); FAPESQ (77/2022, VMV); FAPEPI/PSUS (edital FAPEPI/MT/CNPq/CT-INFRA 004/2011, FAGM); FAPERGS (72550.751.48979, ALNF); and PROBEX/UFPB (PJ997-2024, ALCC). Other funding agencies, private and public companies that have supported the BSFCs include: Secretaria Nacional de Seguranca Hidrica (SMMG); Ministerio da Integrac & atilde;o e Desenvolvimento Regional (SMMG); Petrobras-CENPES (0050.0023462.06.40, MK, MLFR, MLZT); Petrobras Ambiental (2014, FAGM); Secretaria Nacional de Seguranca Hidrica (PAV), Ministerio da Integrac & atilde;o e Desenvolvimento Regional (PAV); Programa de Apoio a Novos Docentes (USP/PROPI, MNLP); Itaipu Binacional e Parquetec (LHGP); IBGE (MCLBR); Secretaria Nacional de Seguranca Hidrica (ALBS), Ministerio da Integrac & atilde;o e Desenvolvimento Regional (ALBS); and FINEP (25661, WBW, 2894/24, JCBS).
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Ichthyology
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:001607881400001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-105021061279
- Other Identifier
- 991022130676804721
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