M. Vázquez-Luis

New evidence of the early stages of establishment of the parrotfish Sparisoma cretense (Teleostei: Labridae) following northward and westward range expansion in the Mediterranean Sea

Sparisoma cretense is undergoing a range expansion across the Mediterranean Sea, yet its establishment at northern latitudes of the westernmost Mediterranean remains uncertain. During July 2025, patterns consistent with the establishment of S. cretense in Cabrera National Park (39º 09’ N; 2º 57’ E) were assessed, and h...

Habitat monopolization by the invasive alga Rugulopteryx okamurae is associated with impaired performance of the grazer Paracentrotus lividus