Document of dataset 6591

Dataset record

Type

Dataset

DOI

https://www.doi.org/10.14284/726

title in English

From non-tidal to tidal environments: movement behaviour of Chinese mitten crabs on downstream spawning migration

Acronym

MICHIMIT

Abstract in English

The invasive Chinese mitten crab is a freshwater species, however, for its reproduction it is dependent on salt water. Therefore, adult Chinese mitten crabs migrate during autumn from their freshwater habitat towards the sea via the River Scheldt. Through acoustic telemetry we hope to uncover the timing of this migration, their migration speed and the timing and place of reproduction (does it take place in the Scheldt Estuary or in the North Sea?). This information is valuable to have a better understanding of the ecology and lifecycle of this species in its invasive range, but could possibly be used for management purposes as well.

License

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bibliographicCitation

Keirsebelik, Heleen; Verhelst, Pieterjan; D’hondt, Bram; Schoelynck, Jonas (2025). From non-tidal to tidal environments: movement behaviour of Chinese mitten crabs on downstream spawning migration.