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José Lino Costa

José Lino Costa

University of Lisbon
Portugal

D-Index & Metrics

Ecology and Evolution

D-Index
31
Citations
3382
World Ranking
8267
National Ranking
89

José Lino Costa publication distribution in Ecology and Evolution in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Ecology and Evolution in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where José Lino Costa sits on this spectrum.

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37 publications 531+

This scientist: 141 publications — 47th percentile

47% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 531 publications or more.

José Lino Costa D-index placement in Ecology and Evolution in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Ecology and Evolution scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where José Lino Costa sits on this spectrum.

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30 D-Index 121+

This scientist: 31 D-Index — 3rd percentile

3% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 121 D-Index or more.

Overview

José Lino Costa is affiliated with the University of Lisbon in Portugal. Their research focuses primarily on the field of Environmental Science, with significant contributions spanning related subfields including Global and Planetary Change, Ecology, Oceanography, Aquatic Science, and Nature and Landscape Conservation.

The scientist has explored various topics within marine and environmental studies, with notable emphasis on:

  • Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
  • Marine and fisheries research
  • Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies
  • Marine and coastal plant biology
  • Marine Ecology and Invasive Species
  • Marine Biology and Environmental Chemistry
  • Fish Ecology and Management Studies

José Lino Costa's publications have appeared frequently in prestigious venues. These include:

  • Frontiers in Marine Science
  • Aquaculture
  • Marine Pollution Bulletin
  • Ecological Indicators
  • Regional Studies in Marine Science

Some recent research contributions include:

  • "Assessment of the colonization and dispersal success of non-indigenous species introduced in recreational marinas along the estuarine gradient," 2020, Ecological Indicators
  • "Diversity and patterns of marine non-native species in the archipelagos of Macaronesia," 2022, Diversity and Distributions
  • "The effect of temperature on somatic and gonadal development of the sea urchin Paracentrotus lividus (Lamarck, 1816)," 2020, Aquaculture
  • "Exploring marine invasions connectivity in a NE Atlantic Island through the lens of historical maritime traffic patterns," 2020, Regional Studies in Marine Science
  • "Winners and losers: prevalence of non-indigenous species under simulated marine heatwaves and high propagule pressure," 2021, Marine Ecology Progress Series

Frequent collaborators in their research have included:

  • Bernardo R. Quintella
  • Ana Pombo
  • Henrique N. Cabral
  • Pedro M. Santos
  • Pedro R. Almeida

The scientist's research addresses critical ecological and environmental challenges, particularly the dynamics of marine ecosystems, invasive species, and the impacts of environmental changes on aquatic life. The coverage of both fundamental ecological processes and applied marine studies situates José Lino Costa's work at the intersection of marine biology, environmental chemistry, and ecosystem management.

Best Publications

  • Influence of seasonal variability in benthic invertebrate community structure on the use of biotic indices to assess the ecological status of a Portuguese estuary.

    P. Chainho;J.L. Costa;M.L. Chaves;D.M. Dauer

  • Non-indigenous species in Portuguese coastal areas, coastal lagoons, estuaries and islands

    Paula Chainho;António Fernandes;Ana Amorim;Sérgio P. Ávila;Sérgio P. Ávila

  • Seasonal and spatial patterns of distribution of subtidal benthic invertebrate communities in the Mondego River, Portugal — a poikilohaline estuary

    P. Chainho;J. L. Costa;M. L. Chaves;M. F. Lane

  • River flow influence on the fish community of the Tagus estuary (Portugal)

    Maria José Costa;R. Vasconcelos;J. L. Costa;H. N. Cabral

  • Macroinvertebrates and fishes as biomonitors of heavy metal concentration in the Seixal Bay (Tagus estuary): Which species perform better?

    I. Caçador;J.L. Costa;J.L. Costa;B. Duarte;G. Silva

  • On the food of the European eel, Anguilla anguilla (L.), in the upper zone of the Tagus estuary, Portugal

    J. L. Costa;C. A. Assis;P. R. Almeida;F. M. Moreira

  • Ecological quality assessment of transitional waters based on fish assemblages in Portuguese estuaries: the Estuarine Fish Assessment Index (EFAI)

    H. N. Cabral;V. F. Fonseca;R. Gamito;C. I. Gonçalves

  • Do eel grass beds and salt marsh borders act as preferential nurseries and spawning grounds for fish? An example of the Mira estuary in Portugal

    Maria José Costa;JoséLino Costa;Pedro Raposo de Almeida;Carlos António Assis

  • The feeding strategies of Liza ramada (Risso, 1826) in fresh and brackish water in the river Tagus, Portugal

    P. R. Almeida;F. Moreira;J. L. Costa;C. A. Assis

  • Structure and Dynamics of a Benthic Invertebrate Community in an Intertidal Area of the Tagus Estuary, Western Portugal: A Six Year Data Series

    Gilda Silva;José Lino Costa;Pedro Raposo de Almeida;Maria José Costa

  • A morphometric and meristic investigation of Lusitanian toadfish Halobatrachus didactylus (Bloch and Schneider, 1801): evidence of population fragmentation on Portuguese coast*

    José Lino Costa;Pedro Raposo de Almeida;María José Costa

  • Trophic relationships in the community of the upper Tagus estuary (Portugal): A preliminary approach

    F. Moreira;C.A. Assis;P.R. Almeida;J.L. Costa

  • Use of multimetric indices to classify estuaries with different hydromorphological characteristics and different levels of human pressure.

    P. Chainho;M.L. Chaves;J.L. Costa;M.J. Costa

  • Are the fisheries in the Tagus estuary sustainable

    Filipa Baeta;Ana Pinheiro;Madalena Corte-Real;José Lino Costa

  • Diversity and patterns of marine non‐native species in the archipelagos of Macaronesia

    Unknown

  • Macroinvertebrate communities of non-glacial high altitude intermittent streams

    M. L. Chaves;M. Rieradevall;P. Chainho;J. L. Costa

  • Selection and validation of reference sites in small river basins

    M. L. Chaves;J. L. Costa;P. Chainho;M. J. Costa

  • Insight into aquaculture's potential of marine annelid worms and ecological concerns: a review

    Ana Pombo;Teresa Baptista;Luana Granada;Susana M. F. Ferreira;Susana M. F. Ferreira

  • Assessment of the colonization and dispersal success of non-indigenous species introduced in recreational marinas along the estuarine gradient

    I. Afonso;E. Berecibar;N. Castro;J.L. Costa

  • Heavy metal distribution and partitioning in the vicinity of the discharge areas of Lisbon drainage basins (Tagus Estuary, Portugal)

    Bernardo Duarte;Gilda Silva;José Lino Costa;João Paulo Medeiros

  • Estuarine intertidal meiofauna and nematode communities as indicator of ecosystem's recovery following mitigation measures.

    A.S. Alves;A.S. Alves;A. Caetano;A. Caetano;J.L. Costa;M.J. Costa

  • Factors determining length distribution and abundance of the European eel, Anguilla anguilla, in the River Mondego (Portugal)

    Isabel Domingos;José Lino Costa;Maria José Costa

Frequent Co-Authors

Pedro R. Almeida
Pedro R. Almeida University of Évora
Henrique N. Cabral
Henrique N. Cabral INRAE : Institut national de recherche pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement
João Canning-Clode
João Canning-Clode ARDITI
João Carlos Marques
João Carlos Marques University of Coimbra
Francisco Moreira
Francisco Moreira University of Porto
Isabel Caçador
Isabel Caçador University of Lisbon
Vanessa F. Fonseca
Vanessa F. Fonseca University of Lisbon
Bernardo Duarte
Bernardo Duarte University of Lisbon
Daniel M. Dauer
Daniel M. Dauer Old Dominion University
Miguel B. Gaspar
Miguel B. Gaspar University of Algarve

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INRAE : Institut national de recherche pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement

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Vanessa F. Fonseca

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Ángel Borja

Ángel Borja

AZTI

Publications: 19

Patrick Reis-Santos

Patrick Reis-Santos

University of Adelaide

Publications: 18

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Amadeu M.V.M. Soares

University of Aveiro

Publications: 15

João Canning-Clode

João Canning-Clode

ARDITI

Publications: 15

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University of Lisbon

Publications: 14

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Susana França

University of Lisbon

Publications: 14

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Miguel A. Pardal

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Ricardo Calado

University of Aveiro

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