Bioaccumulation of aluminium, copper, iron and zinc in the tissues of the moggel from Witbank Dam, Upper Olifants River Catchment (Mpumalanga)

Authors
Nussey, G van Vuren, JHJ du Preez, HH
Citation
G. Nussey et al., Bioaccumulation of aluminium, copper, iron and zinc in the tissues of the moggel from Witbank Dam, Upper Olifants River Catchment (Mpumalanga), S AFR J W R, 29(4), 1999, pp. 130-144
Citations number
76
Categorie Soggetti
Animal Sciences
Journal title
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE RESEARCH
ISSN journal
03794369 → ACNP
Volume
29
Issue
4
Year of publication
1999
Pages
130 - 144
Database
ISI
SICI code
0379-4369(1999)29:4<130:BOACIA>2.0.ZU;2-6
Abstract
The bioaccumulation of aluminium, copper, iron and zinc in the freshwater f ish, Labeo umbratus, occurring in Witbank Dam (situated in the Upper Olifan ts River Catchment) was investigated. Metal concentrations in the gills, li ver, muscle and skin of L. umbratus showed large variation during the study period, February 1994 to May 1995. The highest metal concentrations were u sually detected in the gills and liver of specimens. The lowest metal conce ntrations were found in either the muscle or skin tissue.