@article {Lasne2008, title = {{Assessing the freshwater distribution of yellow eel}}, journal = {Knowledge and Management of Aquatic Ecosystems}, year = {2008}, abstract = {In the global context of the decline in wild species, modeling the distribution of populations is a crucial aspect of ecological management. This can be a major challenge, especially for species, such as the European eel, that have complex life cycles, exhibit cryptic behavior, or migrate over long distances. A review of the literature suggests that eel size data could be used to assess and analyze freshwater distribution of eel. We argue that analyses based on small yellow eels (<= 300 mm) along the longitudinal course of rivers could provide a valuable tool for population monitoring. We propose a standardized catchment recruitment index and a colonization index based on the probability of occurrence (presence/absence data) using logistic models for different size classes. The model developed here provides a convenient guide for assessing yellow eel stages in freshwater areas, and should have concrete applications for management of the species.}, issn = {1961-9502}, doi = {04 10.1051/kmae/2009004}, url = {http://apps.isiknowledge.com/InboundService.do?Func=Frame\&product=WOS\&action=retrieve\&SrcApp=EndNote\&Init=Yes\&SrcAuth=ResearchSoft\&mode=FullRecord\&UT=WOS:000267959400004}, author = {Lasne, E and Laffaille, P} }