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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