Journal article
Tissue bioaccumulation and distribution of organic contaminants in Brazilian guitarfish Pseudobatos horkelii reveal a concerning impact of contraceptive hormones and fecal sterols
Abstract
The critically endangered Brazilian guitarfish faces significant threats from environmental contamination. Assessing the impacts of such stressor is paramount from a conservational perspective. This study investigated the concentrations, distribution and accumulation patterns of organic contaminants in pregnant Brazilian guitarfish Pseudobatos horkelii. Blood, gill, gonad, liver, and muscle concentrations of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), …
Authors
Souza-Leal BD; Martins MDF; Hernandes JC; Costa PG; Bianchini A
Journal
Marine Pollution Bulletin, Vol. 212, ,
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
3 2025
DOI
10.1016/j.marpolbul.2025.117582
ISSN
0025-326X