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View article: Higher predicted climate-change vulnerability for spring-dwelling freshwater biota
Higher predicted climate-change vulnerability for spring-dwelling freshwater biota Open
Environmental change threatens freshwater biodiversity through altered temperature and precipitation patterns. Available data is frequently insufficient to determine impacts at the species level leading to misinterpreted species’ vulnerabi…
View article: Responses of Oligochaeta and Chironomidae to restoration of connectivity in a river–floodplain stretch of the Upper Danube River
Responses of Oligochaeta and Chironomidae to restoration of connectivity in a river–floodplain stretch of the Upper Danube River Open
Introduction In the Upper Danube River, a key goal of river–floodplain restoration is to enhance hydrological connectivity and reduce aquatic habitat isolation and terrestrialization. To evaluate restoration effectiveness, it is crucial to…
View article: Early amphibian colonizers of man-made mini-ponds: first results of a citizen science experiment
Early amphibian colonizers of man-made mini-ponds: first results of a citizen science experiment Open
The loss of suitable spawning habitats is a global threat to amphibians. Thus, establishing man-made ponds may serve as a successful conservation practice to counteract this threat. In this experiment, we used a citizen science (CS) approa…
View article: Advancements in macroinvertebrate-based river bioassessment research in the Afrotropical region: review and steps towards a regional framework
Advancements in macroinvertebrate-based river bioassessment research in the Afrotropical region: review and steps towards a regional framework Open
Rivers and streams are critical components of ecosystems, providing essential resources and supporting diverse aquatic life. Rivers have different physical and chemical characteristics based on geology, latitude, longitude, and climate. Th…
View article: Sedimentmanagement, ökologischer Zustand und Handlungsempfehlungen hinsichtlich Kleinwasserkraftanlagen in Österreich
Sedimentmanagement, ökologischer Zustand und Handlungsempfehlungen hinsichtlich Kleinwasserkraftanlagen in Österreich Open
Zusammenfassung Kontinuumsunterbrechungen und Restwassersituationen durch Kleinstwasserkraftanlagen stellen wesentliche hydromorphologische Beeinträchtigungen von Fließgewässern in Österreich dar, wobei bereits Möglichkeiten und Vorgaben f…
View article: <i>Macrobrachium nipponense</i> (De Haan, 1849) continues to spread in the Danube: first records in Germany and Hungary
<i>Macrobrachium nipponense</i> (De Haan, 1849) continues to spread in the Danube: first records in Germany and Hungary Open
This article presents the first records of the non-native Asian caridean shrimp Macrobrachium nipponense in Germany (Racklau Harbour, Passau) and Hungary (Lipót, Szigetköz floodplain), both discovered in 2023. Based on initial monitoring, …
View article: A new species of Rhyacophila Pictet, 1834 (Trichoptera, Rhyacophilidae) from Corsica with the genomic characterization of the holotype
A new species of Rhyacophila Pictet, 1834 (Trichoptera, Rhyacophilidae) from Corsica with the genomic characterization of the holotype Open
We describe a new species in the Rhyacophila tristis group, Rhyacophila lignumvallis Graf & Rázuri-Gonzales, sp. nov. , from the island of Corsica (France) based on a single male specimen. In addition to the morphological differences betwe…
View article: The citizen science project &ldquo;AmphiBiom&rdquo;: a quest to mitigate habitat loss for the European green toad
The citizen science project “AmphiBiom”: a quest to mitigate habitat loss for the European green toad Open
We aim to understand the distribution and environmental drivers for the occurrence of the European green toad (<em>Bufotes viridis</em>) in Austria and create breeding habitats for it. Citizen scientists can use a custom smartp…
View article: A global systematic map of knowledge of inland commercial navigation effects on freshwater ecosystems
A global systematic map of knowledge of inland commercial navigation effects on freshwater ecosystems Open
View article: A new species of Protonemura Kempny, 1898 (Plecoptera, Nemouridae) from Albania
A new species of Protonemura Kempny, 1898 (Plecoptera, Nemouridae) from Albania Open
Although studies of the entomofauna of the Balkan Peninsula have increased in quantity and intensity over the course of the last decades, many areas are still not fully investigated regarding their faunistic inventory. As a result of a fie…
View article: Neue Wege in der interdisziplinären Fließgewässerforschung – Vorstellung des FWF-Doktoratsprogramms „Industrialisierte Flusslandschaften“ im Rahmen der Doktoratsschule HR21 an der BOKU Wien
Neue Wege in der interdisziplinären Fließgewässerforschung – Vorstellung des FWF-Doktoratsprogramms „Industrialisierte Flusslandschaften“ im Rahmen der Doktoratsschule HR21 an der BOKU Wien Open
Zusammenfassung Die meisten Flüsse der Erde sind durch interagierende soziale und natürliche Prozesse geformt und verändert worden. Als industrialisierte Flusslandschaften (Industrialized Riverine Landscapes – IRL) sind sie Teil unserer kr…
View article: Wie viel „BIO“ braucht die Ökohydraulik? – Neue Ansätze und Modellentwicklungen für die integrative Wasserwirtschaft
Wie viel „BIO“ braucht die Ökohydraulik? – Neue Ansätze und Modellentwicklungen für die integrative Wasserwirtschaft Open
Zusammenfassung Die Modellierung von aquatischen Lebensräumen gewinnt durch die verschiedenen Zielvorgaben auf europäischer und somit auch nationaler Ebene immer mehr an Bedeutung. Neben den Vorgaben der Wasserrahmenrichtlinie und den Ziel…
View article: Similarity of stream insect trait profiles across biogeographic regions
Similarity of stream insect trait profiles across biogeographic regions Open
Aim Habitat templet theory predicts that the functional niches of species evolved in response to selection pressures imposed by each species' spatial–temporal environment. Consequently, similar environmental conditions should lead to conve…
View article: Ecological importance of low-order streams to macroinvertebrate community composition in Afromontane headwater streams
Ecological importance of low-order streams to macroinvertebrate community composition in Afromontane headwater streams Open
Low-order streams contribute to the abiotic and biotic character of large rivers and are renowned for harboring unique forms of aquatic flora and fauna. However, most studies on headwater streams mainly focus on the mainstems and overlook …
View article: Small-scale metapopulation structure of a limnophilic fish species in a natural river system investigated using microsatellite genotyping by amplicon sequencing (SSR-GBAS)
Small-scale metapopulation structure of a limnophilic fish species in a natural river system investigated using microsatellite genotyping by amplicon sequencing (SSR-GBAS) Open
Habitat niches of fish species can exert a strong influence on population structure, even on a small geographical scale. In this scope, Pelasgus thesproticus is a great model species to study connectivity in riverine environments owing to …
View article: Aquatic insects (Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera, Trichoptera and Diptera: Tipuloidea) from the upper Neretva in Bosnia-Herzegovina
Aquatic insects (Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera, Trichoptera and Diptera: Tipuloidea) from the upper Neretva in Bosnia-Herzegovina Open
Within the upper Neretva catchment in Bosnia several hydropower plants are projected. Between 28.6. and 1.7.2022 a baseline survey was initiated to screen the area regarding the diversity of aquatic insects and its linked conservation valu…
View article: Gill Structure Linked to Ecological and Species Diversification in a Clade of Caddisflies
Gill Structure Linked to Ecological and Species Diversification in a Clade of Caddisflies Open
Streams represent a special case of directional environmental gradients where ecological opportunity for diversification may be associated with upstream and downstream dispersal into habitats that differ in selective pressures. Temperature…
View article: Does Soundpeaking Affect the Behavior of Chub (Squalius cephalus) and Brown Trout (Salmo trutta)? An Experimental Approach
Does Soundpeaking Affect the Behavior of Chub (Squalius cephalus) and Brown Trout (Salmo trutta)? An Experimental Approach Open
Increased turbulent flow and sediment transport during flood or hydropeaking events often induces rapid changes in underwater sound pressure levels, which is here referred to as soundpeaking. This study is the first to investigate such a c…
View article: The recovery of European freshwater biodiversity has come to a halt
The recovery of European freshwater biodiversity has come to a halt Open
View article: Research on coupled socio‐ecohydrological systems—implementing a highly integrative and interdisciplinary research agenda in the Doctoral School “Human River Systems in the 21st Century (<scp>HR21</scp>)”
Research on coupled socio‐ecohydrological systems—implementing a highly integrative and interdisciplinary research agenda in the Doctoral School “Human River Systems in the 21st Century (<span>HR21</span>)” Open
The access to an adequate quantity and quality of water is vital to sustain healthy ecosystems and human socioeconomic development. However, the shift from an agrarian, solar energy based to an industrialized, fossil fuel‐based socio‐metab…
View article: Anticipating where are unknown aquatic insects in Europe to improve biodiversity conservation
Anticipating where are unknown aquatic insects in Europe to improve biodiversity conservation Open
Aim Understanding biodiversity patterns is crucial for prioritizing future conservation efforts and reducing the current rates of biodiversity loss. However, a large proportion of species remain undescribed (i.e. unknown biodiversity), hin…
View article: Notes on Leuctra signifera Kempny, 1899 and Leuctra austriaca Aubert, 1954 (Plecoptera: Leuctridae), with the description of a new species
Notes on Leuctra signifera Kempny, 1899 and Leuctra austriaca Aubert, 1954 (Plecoptera: Leuctridae), with the description of a new species Open
Leuctra signifera Kempny, 1899 and Leuctra austriaca Aubert, 1954 are re-described and their taxonomical status is discussed. New country records are reported for L. austriaca from Hungary and L. signifera from Italy, Slovenia, and Hungary…
View article: New records for the Western Balkans cranefly fauna (Diptera, Tipuloidea) with the description of a new Baeoura Alexander (Diptera, Limoniidae)
New records for the Western Balkans cranefly fauna (Diptera, Tipuloidea) with the description of a new Baeoura Alexander (Diptera, Limoniidae) Open
The cranefly (Tipuloidea) fauna of the Western Balkans is still poorly known. In this study, occurrence data of 77 species is reported, of which two species are newly recorded for Albania, eight species for Bosnia and Herzegovina, twelve f…
View article: The global <scp>EPTO</scp> database: Worldwide occurrences of aquatic insects
The global <span>EPTO</span> database: Worldwide occurrences of aquatic insects Open
Motivation Aquatic insects comprise 64% of freshwater animal diversity and are widely used as bioindicators to assess water quality impairment and freshwater ecosystem health, as well as to test ecological hypotheses. Despite their importa…
View article: Recent descriptions of aquatic insects in Europe (2000-2020)
Recent descriptions of aquatic insects in Europe (2000-2020) Open
The following database contains information on recently described species of aquatic insects described between 2000 and 2020 in the European continent (including western Russia, Cyprus and Turkey).
View article: Recent descriptions of aquatic insects in Europe (2000-2020)
Recent descriptions of aquatic insects in Europe (2000-2020) Open
The following database contains information on recently described species of aquatic insects described between 2000 and 2020 in the European continent (including western Russia, Cyprus and Turkey).
View article: New records for the Western Balkans cranefly fauna (Diptera, Tipuloidea) with the description of a new Baeoura Alexander (Diptera, Limoniidae)
New records for the Western Balkans cranefly fauna (Diptera, Tipuloidea) with the description of a new Baeoura Alexander (Diptera, Limoniidae) Open
This dataset contains the digitized treatments in Plazi based on the original journal article Kolcsar, Levente-Peter, d'Oliveira, Micha Camiel, Graf, Wolfram, Quindroit, Clovis, Watanabe, Kozo, Ivkovic, Marija (2023): New records for the W…
View article: Application of an unsteady three‐dimensional computational fluid dynamics model to predictive habitat modelling of macroinvertebrates—A case study at the Ziller River in Austria
Application of an unsteady three‐dimensional computational fluid dynamics model to predictive habitat modelling of macroinvertebrates—A case study at the Ziller River in Austria Open
The Ziller River, a tributary to the Inn in Tyrol, Austria, is affected by hydropower generation. Macroinvertebrate habitat‐preferences were investigated in the field and corresponding habitat suitability curves were applied successfully t…
View article: Effects of hydropeaking on drift, stranding and community composition of macroinvertebrates: A field experimental approach in three regulated Swiss rivers
Effects of hydropeaking on drift, stranding and community composition of macroinvertebrates: A field experimental approach in three regulated Swiss rivers Open
Hydropeaking operation leads to fluctuations in wetted area between base and peak flow and increases discharge‐related hydraulic forces (e.g. flow velocity). These processes promote macroinvertebrate drift and stranding, often affecting be…
View article: Invasion impacts and dynamics of a European‐wide introduced species
Invasion impacts and dynamics of a European‐wide introduced species Open
Globalization has led to the introduction of thousands of alien species worldwide. With growing impacts by invasive species, understanding the invasion process remains critical for predicting adverse effects and informing efficient managem…