doc. Ing. Pavel Jurajda Dr.
Position full-time researcher
Direction fish ecology
Workplace Research facility Brno
+420 543 422 523

Research interests
- natural fish reproduction and ecology of fish fry
- methodology of fish sampling and monitoring
- fish biomanipulation in water reservoirs
- management of salmonids fishing ground in CR
- biology of alien invasive fishes
Running Projects
Finished projects
Education
- 1984 – 1988 Agriculture University Brno, Agronomic Faculty, Zootechnic branch, Fisheries specialization (Ing.)
- 1992 – 1994 Masaryk University in Brno, Faculty of Science, Department of Zoology and Ecology (Ph.D.)
Former Ph.D. students
- Martin Reichard: Downstream drift of young-of-the-year cyprinid fishes in lowland rivers. Masaryk University, Brno.
- Matej Polačik: Ecology of native and non-native fish populations of genus Neogobius in longitudinal profile of Danube. Masaryk University, Brno.
- Petra Hájková: Conservation genetics of Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra). Masaryk University, Brno.
- Zdenka Valová: Natural fish reproduction in differently modified lowland rivers. Masaryk University, Brno.
- Michal Janáč: Sampling and evaluation of the young-of-the-year fish assemblages. Masaryk University, Brno.
- Luděk Šlapanský: Movement activity of non-native Gobiid fishes. Masaryk University, Brno.
Actual Ph.D. students
- Michal Hnilička: Impact and potential management of selected invasive fishes. PřF MUNI, Brno.
Publications and Applied outputs
2025
2024
Janáč M, Jurajda P (2024).
Methodology for assessing ecological potential of heavily modified and artificial water bodies of the river category according to the fish biological component. Certified Methodology ENV/2024/365682.
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
Halačka K, Adámek Z, Jurajda P, Mareš J, Kopp R, Grmela J (2019).
Management plan of small water supply reservoirs of Hamry type. Certified Methodology.
Halačka K, Adámek Z, Jurajda P, Mareš J, Kopp R, Grmela J (2019).
Management plan of small water supply reservoirs of Bojkovice and Ludkovice type. Certified Methodology.
Halačka K, Adámek Z, Jurajda P, Mareš J, Kopp R, Grmela J (2019).
Management plan of small water supply reservoirs of Landštejn type. Certified Methodology.
2018
2017
2016
Jurajda P, Pavlov I (2016).
Rediscovery of Rutilus virgo in the River Dyje, Czech Republic. Folia zoologica.
Zapletal T, Adámek Z, Jurajda P, Roche KF, Všetičková L, Mareš J (2016).
Consumption of plant material by perch (Perca fluviatilis). Folia zoologica.
2015
Všetičková L, Janáč M, Roche KF, Jurajda P (2015).
Assessment of possible diel and sex-related differences in round goby (Neogobius melanostomus) diet. Folia zoologica.
Jurajda P, Adámek Z, Valová Z, Janáč M, Roche KF (2015).
Fish community and fisheries management of Brno Reservoir following revitalisation measures. Folia zoologica.
2014
2013
2012
2011
Valová Z, Jurajda P (2011).
The development of juvenile fish assemblages of the River Morava in the Litovelské Pomoraví region. Příroda.
2010
Georg W, Orendt C, Höss S, Grossschartner M, Adámek Z, Jurajda P, Traunspurger W, de Deckere E, Van Liefferinge C (2010).
The macroinvertebrate and nematode community from soft sediments in impounded sections of the river Elbe near Pardubice, Czech Republic. Lauterbornia, 69: 87-105.
Jurajda P, Slavík O, Adámek Z (2010).
Fish monitoring within the WFD in the Czech Republic rivers: YOY or adult fish?. Vodní hospodářství, 2010: 6-8.
2009
2008
Polačik M, Janáč M, Trichkova T, Vassilev M, Keckeis H, Jurajda P (2008).
Rozšíření a početnosti zástupců rodu Neogobius v jejich původní oblasti (Bulharsko) s poznámkami k jejich rozšíření v nepůvodní oblasti v rámci toku Dunaje. Large Rivers, 18: 193-208.
Jurajda P, Peňáz M, Reichard M, Bernardová I (2008).
Politické změny v ČR vedly ke zlepšení kvality vody v tocích a tím i zlepšení stavu ichtyofauny a rybářství. American Fisheries Society Symposium, 12001.
2007
2006
Jurajda P, Reichard M, Smith C (2006).
Okamžitý vliv extrémní povodně na rybí společenstvo kanalizované nížinné řeky. Journal of Freshwater Ecology.
Jurajda P, Slavík O, Adámek Z (2006).
Sampling of young-of-the-year fishes in rivers. National Methodology. Functional Sample.
2005
Ottová E, Šimková A, Jurajda P, Dávidová M, Ondračková M, Pečínková M, Gelnar M (2005).
Sexuální ornamentace a parazitární infekce u samců cejna velkého (Abramis brama): odraz stavu imunokompetence nebo obyčejná cena za reprodukci?. Evolutionary Ecology Research.
2004
Reichard M, Jurajda P (2004).
Vliv zvýšeného průtoku na poproudný drift raných vývojových stádií ryb. Journal of Freshwater Ecology.
2003
2002
2001
Reichard M, Jurajda P, Václavík R (2001).
Drift of larval and juvenile fishes: a comparison between small and large lowland rivers. Archiv für Hydrobiologie, Suppl. 135: 373-389.
Bartošová Š, Jurajda P (2001).
A comparison of 0+ fish communities in borrow pits under different flooding regime. Folia zoologica.
Jurajda P, Rulík M (2001).
Occurrence of stone loach in the hyporheic zone. Folia zoologica.
Jurajda P, Reichard M, Hohausová E, Černý J (2001).
Comparison of 0+ fish communities between regulated-channelized and floodplain stretches of the River Morava. Archiv für Hydrobiologie, Suppl. 135: 187-202.
Bartošová Š, Jurajda P, Ondračková M, Reichard M (2001).
Importance of lentic waterbodies as fish nurseries in the flood plain of the Dyje River, Czech Republic. Ecohydrology & Hydrobiology.
Adámek Z, Jurajda P (2001).
Stream habitat or water quality - what influences stronger fish and macrozoobenthos biodiversity?. Ecohydrology & Hydrobiology.
2000
Jurajda P, Adámek Z, Prášek V (2000).
Fishes and macroinvertebrates in Drietomica stream basin in the Bílé Karpaty mountains. Sborník Přírodovědného klubu v Uherském Hradišti.
Adámek Z, Jurajda P (2000).
Impact of habitat degradation upon fish and macrozoobenthos biodiversity in small Moravian (Czech Republic) headwaters of the Danube river basin. Limnological Reports.
Jurajda P, Reichard M, Ondračková M, Matějusová I, Prášek V (2000).
Fish communities of the longitudinal profile of the Vlára stream in the Bílé Karpaty mountains. Sborník Přírodovědného klubu v Uherském Hradišti.
1999
Prášek V, Jurajda P (1999).
A contribution to the knowledge of fishes in the brooks of the Pelhřimov area (Bohemian-Moravian Highlands). Acta Musei Moraviae. Scientiae biologicae = Časopis Moravského muzea. Vědy biologické, iScientiae biologicae.
1998
Jurajda P, Roche K (1998).
Effects of pond management on otter food sources in waters adjacent to ponds. BOKU-Reports of Wildlife Research & Game Management, 14: 89-94.
Jurajda P (1998).
Drift of larval and juvenile fishes, especially Rhodeus sericeus and Rutilus rutilus, in the River Morava (Danube basin). Archiv für Hydrobiologie, 141: 231-241.
Jurajda P, Hohausová E, Gelnar M (1998).
Seasonal dynamics of fish abundance below a migration barrier in the lower regulated River Morava. Folia zoologica.
1997
Hohausová E, Jurajda P (1997).
Ichthyofauna of the upper Morava River drainage and its role in a restoration project. Folia zoologica.
Adámek Z, Jurajda P (1997).
Poškození ryb průchodem přes turbíny malé vodní elektrárny. Bulletin VÚRH Vodňany, 33: 120-130.
Bernardová I, Jurajda P, Zahrádková S (1997).
Assessment of mercury content in the Morava River water ecosystem. Journal of Hydrology and Hydromechanics.
Gelnar M, Šebelová Š, Dušek L, Koubková B, Jurajda P, Zahrádková S (1997).
Biodiversity of parasites in freshwater environment in relation to pollution. Parassitologia, 39: 189-199.
Jurajda P, Černý J (1997).
Gymnocephalus baloni, a new fish species in the Czech Republic. Folia zoologica.
Jurajda P, Reichard M, Hohausová E (1997).
A survey of inshore 0+ juvenile fish community in the Nové Mlýny lowland reservoir, Czech Republic. Folia zoologica.
Lusk S, Halačka K, Jurajda P, Lusková V, Peňáz M (1997).
Diversity of fish communities in the waters of the Podyjí National Park. Živočišná výroba, 42: 269-275.
1996
Jurajda P, Ráb P, Šlechta V, Šlechtová V (1996).
Occurrence and identification of Kessler's gudgeon (Gobio kessleri) in the river Bečva (Czech Republic). Folia zoologica.
Jurajda P, Hohausová E, Prášek V, Dvořák M (1996).
Fishes of Poľana mountain streams. Biologia.
Jurajda P, Bernardová I (1996).
PCB in fish of the river Morava (Danube basin) - a sampling approach. Folia zoologica.
Hohausová E, Jurajda P, Prášek V (1996).
Fish assemblages of the River Vsetínská Bečva Basin. Acta Universitatis Carolinae, Biologica, 40: 115-121.
Hohausová E, Jurajda P (1996).
Společenstva ryb horního toku řeky Moravy v oblasti Mohelnické brázdy a některých vybraných přítoků a ramen. Časopis Slezského zemského muzea., iSérie A: Vědy přírodní.
Jurajda P, Prášek V, Roche K (1996).
The autumnal diet of otter (Lutra lutra) inhabiting four streams in the Czech Republic. Folia zoologica.
1995
Jurajda P (1995).
Effect of channelization and regulation on fish recruitment in a flood plain river. Regulated Rivers: Research and Management, 10: 207-215.
Peňáz M, Jurajda P (1995).
Antropogenous impact of the river habitat degradation upon ichthyocoenoses of the River Morava. Folia Facultatis Scientiarum Naturalium Universitatis Masarykianae Brunensis, 91: 121-127.
Peňáz M, Jurajda P, Roux AL, Olivier JM (1995).
0+ fish assemblages in a sector of the Rhone River influenced by the Bregniér-Cordon hydroelectric scheme. Regulated Rivers: Research and Management, 10: 363-372.
Lusk S, Jurajda P (1995).
Record of ziege (Pelecus cultratus) in the Dyje River. Folia zoologica.
Lusk S, Jurajda P, Peňáz M (1995).
Age structure in spawning shoals of Chondrostoma nasus. Folia zoologica.
Foerster K, Dulfer R, Jurajda P, Křížová M, Kučerová M, Roche K, Vrbová M, de Wit AJ (1995).
Die Třeboň Otter Stiftung. Ornithologische Beobachter, 92: 349-350.
1994
Jurajda P, Gelnar M, Koubková B (1994).
Occurrence of Zingel (Zingel zingel) in the River Morava with Notes on its Parasites. Folia zoologica.
Jurajda P, Peňáz M (1994).
Fish community of the lower regulated stretch of the River Morava, Czech Republic. Folia zoologica.
Halačka K, Jurajda P (1994).
Charakteristika elektrolovných zařízení pro odlov ryb. Živočišná výroba, 39: 733-741.
Gelnar M, Koubková B, Pláňková H, Jurajda P (1994).
Report on metazoan parasites of fishes of the river Morava with remarks on the effects of water pollution. Helminthologia.
1993
Copp GH, Jurajda P (1993).
Do small riverine fish move inshore at night?. Journal of Fish Biology.
Jurajda P, Andrýsek P (1993).
Ichthyofauna potoka Brtnice na Českomoravské vrchovině. Vlastivědný sborník Vysočiny : oddíl věd přírodních, 11: 310-314.
Peňáz M, Jurajda P (1993).
Finding of the European Brook Lamprey, Lampetra planeri in the Morava River. Folia zoologica.
Peňáz M, Jurajda P (1993).
Fish assemblages of the Morava River: longitudinal zonation and protection. Folia zoologica.
Jurajda P, Pavlov I (1993).
The first record of Volga Pike-Perch (Stizostedion volgense) in the Dyje River. Folia zoologica.