Description of a new species of microglanis (siluriformes: pseudopimelodidae) from the Amazon basin, Amazonas State, Brazil
Neotrop. ichthyol
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11(3): 507-512, jun. 2013. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
The first species of Microglanis from the rio Amazonas, Amazonas State, Brazil is described. This species differs from all congeners by the forked caudal fin, and color pattern of the supraoccipital region consisting of two elliptical and juxtaposed pale spots, besides a combination of morphometrics characters.
RESUMO
A primeira espécie de Microglanis da calha do rio Amazonas, estado do Amazonas, Brasil é descrita. Essa espécie difere de todas as congêneres pela nadadeira caudal bifurcada e padrão de colorido da região supraoccipital constituído por duas manchas elípticas claras e justapostas, além de uma combinação de caracteres morfométricos.
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Main subject:
Species Specificity
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Catfishes
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Rivers
Limits:
Animals
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Neotrop. ichthyol
Journal subject:
Biology
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Molecular Biology
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Physiology
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Genetics
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Environmental Health
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ZOOLOGIA
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade Estadual de Londrina/BR
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