Ichthyology and Marine Biology

The first complete mitogenome of the endangered spotted eagle ray, Aetobatus ocellatus, reinforces its classification within the family Aetobatidae

The paper determines the first complete mitogenome of Aetobatus ocellatus, confirms its classification in Aetobatidae, and highlights taxonomic implications for conservation.

Integrating migratory marine connectivity into shark conservation

This paper synthesizes movement data for migratory Australian sharks and rays to identify species requiring international conservation efforts.

Filling knowledge gaps on vulnerable electric ray Narcine timlei (Elasmobranchii: Torpediniformes: Narcinidae) through ecological and biological studies

This study provides population dynamics and biological data for the vulnerable electric ray Narcine timlei, revealing growth patterns, reproductive traits, and conservation recommendations.

Changing feeding levels reveal plasticity in elasmobranch life history strategies

The paper analyzes life history strategies of elasmobranch species across feeding levels, revealing plasticity and cautioning against generalizing life history frameworks for conservation predictions.

Geographical variation in mitogenomes of the largetooth sawfish Pristis pristis: challenges and perspectives for conservation efforts

This study examines geographical variation in the mitogenomes of largetooth sawfish and develops a new species-specific probe set to improve detection for conservation.

Rising from the depths: recent abundance and distribution trends of the bluntnose sixgill shark (Hexanchus griseus) in the Mediterranean Sea

This study analyzes the abundance and distribution trends of the bluntnose sixgill shark in the Mediterranean Sea using historical and opportunistic data, revealing a declining trend despite current IUCN status.

Unveiling the Diversity and Demography of Sharks and Rays at key landing sites in Bangladesh

This study assesses shark and ray bycatch at two key landing sites in Bangladesh, revealing high juvenile and female proportions and highlighting conservation challenges.

Hidden Diversity of Threatened Sharks and Rays in the Global Meat Trade

The paper reveals hidden diversity in shark and ray meat trade, showing underreported species and trade patterns across multiple countries.

Predicting Potential Spawning Areas: a novel framework for elasmobranch conservation and spatial management

This paper introduces a machine-learning framework to identify Potential Spawning Areas for elasmobranchs using fisheries data and environmental predictors, revealing gaps in marine conservation.

A hydrodynamic antenna: novel lateral line system in the tail of myliobatid stingrays

The paper describes the anatomy and function of the tail in cownose rays, identifying a novel hydrodynamic sensory system that functions as a sensory antenna.

The sensory shark: high-quality morphological, genomic and transcriptomic data for the small spotted catshark Scyliorhinus canicula reveal the molecular bases of sensory organ evolution in jawed vertebrates

This study integrates genomic, transcriptomic, and morphological data from the small-spotted catshark to uncover molecular mechanisms underlying sensory organ evolution in jawed vertebrates.

The Paleozoic assembly of the holocephalian body plan far preceded post-Cretaceous radiations into the ocean depths

This study reconstructs the evolutionary history of holocephalians, finding that their diversification into deep-sea environments occurred after the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction, contrasting with earlier hypotheses.

Meta-analytic Review of Bacteria and Parasites in Elasmobranchs Provides Insight into Research Gaps

This paper reviews bacteria and parasites in elasmobranchs, identifies research gaps, and finds that species with more available sources have more natural enemies.

Genome-wide data for effective conservation of manta and devil ray species

The paper generates genome-wide SNP data for manta and devil rays to improve conservation strategies by identifying species and population-level diversity.

Genomics to aid species delimitation and effective conservation of the Sharpnose Guitarfish (Glaucostegus granulatus)

This paper presents the first complete mitochondrial and partial nuclear genome of the Sharpnose Guitarfish and provides a phylogenetic assessment to aid in conservation efforts.