Mafalda Moncada Cordeiro

Conservation Biologist. Interested in all thing related to #wildlife, #invasivespecies and #rewilding.

[MARE @MAREscience]

New Publication in The Journal of Fish Biology @TheFSBI !

"Hidden in the gut: Metabarcoding reveals overlooked predation by the invasive European catfish (Silurus glanis)"

https://t.co/k3UicrpERw

[Fish Invasions Lab @FishInvasionLab]

This Saturday the #LIFEPREDATOR project donated 350kg of catfish to the #FestivalRaizesVivas. Several fish dishes were provided. Besides the typical fish soup & stew, a gigantic catfish paella with cuddle fish ink was the highlight! @MAREscience @cienciasulisboa @LIFEprogramme

[Fish Invasions Lab @FishInvasionLab]

Last Friday, we had a blast at European Researchers Night! In 2 different locations, we alert people about the impact of the invasive European catfish in Portugal #silurusglanis #LIFEPREDATOR @MAREscience @cienciasulisboa @LIFEprogramme

[Fish Invasions Lab @FishInvasionLab]

Our lattest publication on JFBiology. We assessed predation impact of #silurusglanis by comparing traditional gut content analysis and metabarcoding of intestine contents in almost 300 fish. This invasive predator has high impact on european eel and shads https://t.co/LBeyyKqgsU

[UN Environment Programme @UNEP]

#WorldWaterWeek 2025 kicks off today, shining a spotlight on water’s vital role in both climate mitigation and resilience. From glaciers to oceans, from source to sea, water connects it all.

Learn how UNEP works to protect and restore freshwater ecosystems: https://t.co/mq5TOwj3He

[Fish Invasions Lab @FishInvasionLab]

Today at Nisa Municipality! A giant invader has arrived to the School! A #LIFEPREDATOR outreach action for the 4th&8th graders. We took to new level with an online quizz @MAREscience @LIFEprogramme @cienciasulisboa @CE3CResearch @IdlLuiz

[Fish Invasions Lab @FishInvasionLab]

A Predator on the schools! Our outreach school programme has reached about 1000 children in Portuguese elementary schools! It has been very very rewarding! @MAREscience @cienciasulisboa @LIFEprogramme Go #LIFEPREDATOR !

[Fish Invasions Lab @FishInvasionLab]

Today we had a full day with #megapredator and #lifepredator. Getting feedback from our commercial fishermen about the sampling techniques targeting european catfish in the Tagus. Also we were interviewed for ##BIOSFERA program @RTP2 @MAREscience @cienciasulisboa @IPSantarem

[Fish Invasions Lab @FishInvasionLab]

#LIFEPREDATOR outreach event! We joined a children's book presentation. It tells the story of a sandsmelt (#Atherina) family survival to European catfish #silurus in the Tagus river. @MAREscience @cienciasulisboa @CE3CResearch @IdlLuiz @LIFEprogramme

[Fish Invasions Lab @FishInvasionLab]

This Sunday in Alhandra we will talking about the problem of invasive fishes such as #silurusglanis & #LIFEPREDATOR after the presentation of this book by Silvia Bernardo! Don't miss out our activities! @MAREscience @cienciasulisboa @CE3CResearch @IdlLuiz @LIFEprogramme

[Fish Invasions Lab @FishInvasionLab]

Just had another great day at #vilanovadabarquinha schools increasing children's awareness about the problem of european catfish invasion in Tagus river! #LIFEPREDATOR @cienciasulisboa @MAREscience @CE3CResearch @IdlLuiz @LIFEprogramme

[Fish Invasions Lab @FishInvasionLab]

@MafaldaMoncada presenting of the invasive European catfish predation on fish communities in the Tagus river. @MAREscience @sibic2024 #megapredator project. Great job!

[Fish Invasions Lab @FishInvasionLab]

We are hiring, short term (3 months) to work on angler competitions in freshwaters @MAREscience

https://t.co/szT8zKFmeb

[Fish Invasions Lab @FishInvasionLab]

Just out from the press! 😃
@MAREscience
https://t.co/EnNAnux1Z1

[Fish Invasions Lab @FishInvasionLab]

We are looking for a research fellow to work with us on a project that aims to quantify the value of commercial fisheries and angling in Portugal in freshwater ecosystems. Please take a look at @MAREscience https://t.co/61YNgi91N2

[Fish Invasions Lab @FishInvasionLab]

While some are dealing with paperwork and bureaucratic stuff others are having a great day at the "office" ! @Diogo_MDias @MafaldaMoncada @SofiaNogueira52 😄

[Fish Invasions Lab @FishInvasionLab]

A full week of #lifepredator sampling between @MAREscience and @BiologyCentre researchers. We tested removal techniques with a new record of 2,28m long (93Kg) catfish. Along this week we removed about 1000 kg of catfish from Tagus natural park. @cienciasulisboa @LIFEprogramme

[Anthony Ricciardi @EcoInvasions]

Interesting paper from 2023:
"The rise of hyperabundant native generalists threatens both humans and nature." To me, even more concerning is the rise of hyperabundant nonnative generalists (eg. wild boar, feral deer, goldfish, bullfrogs, Burmese pythons).
https://t.co/tw0QXR4Pcd

[Mafalda Moncada Cordeiro @MafaldaMoncada]

@Chikichanka Thank you so much Miguel! It was an honor to get the third award! I hope to meet you again soon :)

[Miguel Clavero @Chikichanka]

I guess by the photo that @MafaldaMoncada got the best poster award... very well deserved!
Very good job, very well presented, very useful... and quite very worrying
Parabens, Mafalda!