Initial Steps of XY Sex Chromosome Differentiation in the Armored Catfish Hypostomus albopunctatus (Siluriformes: Loricariidae) Revealed by Heterochromatin Accumulation.

In fish species, heterochromatinization is one process that could trigger sex chromosome differentiation. The present article describes a nascent XX/XY sex chromosome system evidenced by heterochromatin accumulation and microsatellite (GATA)8 in Hypostomus albopunctatus from two populations of the Paraná River basin. The specimens of H. albopunctatus from the Campo and Bossi Rivers share the same karyotype. The species exhibits 74 chromosomes (8m+14sm +16st +36a, fundamental number = 112). The C-banding technique suggests male heterogamety in H. albopunctatus, where the Y-chromosome is morphologically like the X-chromosome but differs from it for having long arms that are entirely heterochromatic. Double fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) with 18S and 5S rDNA probes confirmed the Ag-nucleolus organizer region sites in a single pair for both populations, and minor rDNA clusters showed interpopulational variation. FISH with the microsatellite (GATA)8 probe showed a dispersed pattern in the karyotype, accumulating these sequences of sex chromosomes of both populations. FISH with microsatellite (CGC)10 probe showed interpopulational variation. The absence of differentiated sex chromosomes in H. albopunctatus is described previously, and a new variant is documented herein where XY chromosomes can be seen in an early stage of differentiation.

Topotype-Based Chromosomal Diversity among Five Species of Freshwater Armored Catfishes in the Hypostomus auroguttatus Supergroup (Actinopterygii: Siluriformes).

Freshwater catfishes from the genus Hypostomus have been models for several cytogenetic studies, due to their intense variability in diploid number, chromosome morphology, and the distribution of repetitive DNAs. Taking into consideration the taxonomic complexity inherent to this group, the present study aims to describe the karyotypes of five species of Hypostomus collected in their type localities: Hypostomus albopunctatus (Regan, 1908), Hypostomus hermanni (Ihering, 1905), Hypostomus iheringii (Regan, 1908), and Hypostomus paulinus (Ihering, 1905) from the Piracicaba River (the Upper Paraná River Basin); and Hypostomus mutucae Knaack, 1999 from the Claro River (the Upper Paraguay River Basin). Our results evidenced a great inter-specific diploid-number variation: 2n = 72 (H. hermanni); 2n = 74 (H. albopunctatus); 2n = 76 (H. paulinus); 2n = 80 (H. iheringii); and 2n = 82 (H. mutucae), which reflects the important role of Robertsonian rearrangements in the karyotypic differentiation among these species. The distribution of heterochromatin also varied considerably among species, making it possible to distinguish each analyzed species, as well as to detect microstructural variations among populations of the same species. These data can support taxonomic revisions when further associated with molecular markers and morphological analyses to delimit, more consistently, the taxonomic status of these Hypostomus species, which have a complex taxonomic diagnosis history.

Review of the armoured catfish genus Hypostomus (Siluriformes: Loricariidae) from the Parnaíba River basin, Northeastern Brazil, with description of a new species

The species of Hypostomus from the Parnaíba River basin were reviewed through molecular and morphological analysis. Five species were found in the basin, including a new species herein described. The distribution of H. pusarum was expanded to this basin, and a closely related species was recorded (H. aff. pusarum), also the presence of H. johnii and H. vaillanti was confirmed. The new species is distinguished from most congeners by its large number of premaxillary and dentary teeth, a wide dental angle of 115° to 135°, presence of a rounded dark spots on a lighter background and anteromedial region of the abdomen depleted of plaques (vs. anteromedial region of the abdomen covered by platelets and odontodes in H. johnii, H. pusarum, H. aff. pusarum and H. vaillanti). Furthermore, an identification key of the species from the Maranhão-Piauí ecoregion and maps with the geographic distribution of these species are presented. The species of Hypostomus in the Parnaíba River basin have different geographic distributions, suggesting different niches or geographical barriers, providing an opportunity for ecological and evolutionary studies.(AU)

As espécies de Hypostomus da bacia do rio Parnaíba foram revisadas por meio de análises moleculares e morfológicas. Cinco espécies foram encontradas na bacia, incluindo uma nova espécie aqui descrita. A distribuição de H. pusarum foi expandida para esta bacia, uma espécie intimamente relacionada foi registrada (H. aff. pusarum), e a presença de H. johnii e H. vaillanti foi confirmada. A nova espécie se distingue da maioria das congêneres por seu grande número de dentes nos pré-maxilares e dentários, um amplo ângulo do dentário de 115° a 135°, presença de manchas escuras arredondadas em um fundo mais claro e região anteromedial do abdômen sem placas (vs. região anteromedial do abdômen coberta por placas e odontódios em H. johnii, H. pusarum, H. aff. pusarum e H. vaillanti). Além disso, é apresentada uma chave de identificação das espécies da ecorregião Maranhão-Piauí e mapas com a distribuição geográfica dessas espécies. As espécies de Hypostomus na bacia do rio Parnaíba apresentam diferentes distribuições geográficas, sugerindo diferentes nichos ou barreiras geográficas, proporcionando oportunidade para estudos ecológicos e evolutivos.(AU)

Integrative taxonomy reveals the historically poorly defined armoured catfish Hypostomus variipictus (Ihering 1911), from the upper rio Paraná basin, Brazil (Siluriformes, Loricariidae).

In a recent expedition to the rio Grande basin, a tributary of the rio Paraná in southern Brazil, individuals of the armoured catfish genus Hypostomus with a peculiar and beautiful colour pattern composed of pale vermiculations on the head and four to five horizontal stripes on the flanks were collected. Initially, the specimens were identified as a colour morph of the pale-spotted H. margaritifer. However, when we compared their partial cytochrome C oxidase subunit I (COI) mitochondrial gene to sequences of some typically pale-spotted H. margaritifer, the striped specimens were genetically distinct. Further analysis of the striped individuals revealed that they are the poorly known but valid species Hypostomus variipictus, which was described by Ihering in 1911 from the rio Pardo, a tributary of the rio Grande, upper rio Paraná basin, in São Paulo State, Brazil. Since its descriptions, no robust taxonomic work has been published concerning this species. In this study, the newly sampled population was compared to the original description and to the holotype of H. variipictus, providing the foundation for a complete redescription, proper diagnosis, and first live colour illustration and description of the previously hidden H. variipictus.

Hypostomus hermanni redescription and a new species of Hypostomus (Siluriformes: Loricariidae) from Upper Paraná River basin, Brazil

A redescription of Hypostomus hermanni is presented herein along with the description of a new species of Hypostomus, which is apparently endemic to the Ivaí River basin, a tributary of the Upper Paraná River basin, Brazil. Hypostomus hermanni is diagnosed from congeners mainly by having: usually large black blotches on body and fins; absence of keels on compound pterotic, on pre-dorsal plates, and on lateral series of bony plates; by having parieto-supraoccipital and predorsal region flat; and by having less than 46 teeth per each premaxilla or dentary ramus. The new species is distinguished from congeners9au0 mainly for lacking conspicuous blotches, parieto-supraoccipital non-carinate, and villiform bicuspid teeth.

Uma redescrição de Hypostomus hermanni é aqui apresentada, juntamente com a descrição de uma nova espécie de Hypostomus, que é aparentemente endêmica da bacia do rio Ivaí, afluente do alto rio Paraná, Brasil. Hypostomus hermanni é diagnosticada de suas congêneres principalmente por apresentar: geralmente grandes manchas pretas ao longo do corpo e nadadeiras; ausência de quilhas no pterótico-composto, nas placas pré-dorsais e nas séries laterais de placas ósseas; por ter as regiões do parieto-supraoccipital e predorsal planas; e por ter menos que 46 dentes por cada ramo premaxilar ou dentário. A espécie nova distingue-se de suas congêneres principalmente pela ausência de manchas conspícuas no corpo, e supraocciptal não quilhado e dentes viliformes bicuspidados.(AU)

Redescription of Hypostomus carinatus (Steindachner 1881) (Siluriformes: Loricariidae) from the rio Amazonas basin in Brazil.

In the midst of the effervescent discussions of climate change and setbacks in national environmental protection mechanisms, the Brazilian Amazon and its ichthyofauna are in the spotlight. Therefore, in this work we redescribe Hypostomus carinatus (Steindachner 1881), a little known medium-sized Amazonian species, providing means for its correct identification and taxonomic stabilization. In this way, based on the analysis of type specimens and recently collected material, H. carinatus is redescribed and its geographical distribution is expanded to the basins of the Branco, Japurá, Juruá, Solimões, Negro, Tapajós, Trombetas and Uatumã rivers. A lectotype of the Plecostomus carinatus is designated herein. Hypostomus carinatus is mainly distinguished from congeners by the presence of four to ten predorsal plates posteriorly surrounding parieto-supraoccipital bone; dark spots on body and fins; by having the dark spots smaller or almost equal to distance among each spot; body carenae armored with odontodes; and compressed head with eyes laterally positioned.

Checklist of the fishes from Jamari River basin, in areas under influence of dams, Rondônia, Brazil / Lista das espécies de peixes da bacia do rio Jamari, em áreas sob influência de reservatórios, Rondônia, Brasil

Abstract: The Madeira River is the most extensive tributary of the Amazon River and has the largest diversity of fishes in the world. On its right bank, the Madeira River receives the Jamari River, in which the first hydroelectric power plant (HPP) in State of Rondônia, Samuel HPP, was built. Besides this, other dams were built in the Jamari River and its tributaries, however, the available information in the scientific literature about the ichthyofaunistic diversity of this basin is rare. This work aims to provide an ichthyofaunistic inventory in a region of the Jamari river basin, in the State of Rondônia, where three small hydropower plants (SHPs) were implemented. The ichthyofauna was sampled in 16 expeditions between August 2015 and December 2018. Gill nets and seine nets were used with different meshes, as well as longlines and cast nets at different times of the day. Additionally, 81 INPA lots of species from the Samuel HPP area of influence were reanalyzed. Fish were identified according to the specialized literature, as well as in consultations with experts of various taxonomic groups. Voucher specimens of the species were cataloged and deposited in the ichthyological collection of the Núcleo de Pesquisas em Limnologia, Ictiologia e Aquicultura (Nupélia) of the Universidade Estadual de Maringá. A total of 230 species were recorded, of which 22 were putative new species, 117 were added to the Jamari River basin and 28 to the Madeira River basin. The continuation of the studies in this section of the Jamari river basin is fundamental for analysis of local impact due to the presence of dams. Moreover, the addition of putative new species to the Madeira River basin indicates gaps in the knowledge of Neotropical ichthyofauna.

Resumo: O rio Madeira é o mais extenso afluente do rio Amazonas e possui a maior biodiversidade de peixes do mundo. Em sua margem direita, o rio Madeira recebe o rio Jamari, no qual foi construída a primeira usina hidrelétrica (UHE) do estado de Rondônia, a UHE Samuel. Além desta, outros barramentos foram construídos no rio Jamari e em seus afluentes, contudo são raras as informações disponíveis na literatura científica sobre a diversidade ictiofaunística desta bacia. O objetivo deste trabalho foi providenciar um inventário ictiofaunístico na região da bacia do rio Jamari, no estado de Rondônia, onde foram implantadas três pequenas centrais hidrelétricas (PCHs). A ictiofauna foi amostrada em 16 expedições entre os meses de agosto de 2015 e dezembro de 2018. Foram utilizadas redes de espera e arrasto com malhas de diversos tamanhos, além de espinhéis e tarrafas em diferentes períodos do dia. Adicionalmente, 81 lotes de espécies do INPA da área de influência da UHE Samuel foram reanalisados. Os peixes foram identificados de acordo com a literatura especializada, bem como em consultas com especialistas de diversos grupos taxonômicos. Exemplares testemunho das espécies foram catalogados e depositados na coleção ictiológica do Núcleo de Pesquisas em Limnologia, Ictiologia e Aquicultura da Universidade Estadual de Maringá. Foram registradas 230 espécies, destas, 22 são possíveis espécies novas, 117 são acrescentadas à bacia do rio Jamari e 28 à bacia do rio Madeira. A continuação dos estudos neste trecho da bacia do rio Jamari é fundamental para análises de impacto local devido à presença de barramentos. Além disso, a adição de possíveis novas espécies à bacia do rio Madeira aponta lacunas no conhecimento da ictiofauna Neotropical.

Cytogenetic characterization of Hypostomus soniae Hollanda-Carvalho & Weber, 2004 from the Teles Pires River, southern Amazon basin: evidence of an early stage of an XX/XY sex chromosome system.

In the present study, we analyzed individuals of Hypostomus soniae (Loricariidae) collected from the Teles Pires River, southern Amazon basin, Brazil. Hypostomus soniae has a diploid chromosome number of 2n = 64 and a karyotype composed of 12 metacentric (m), 22 submetacentric (sm), 14 subtelocentric (st), and 16 acrocentric (a) chromosomes, with a structural difference between the chromosomes of the two sexes: the presence of a block of heterochromatin in sm pair No. 26, which appears to represent a putative initial stage of the differentiation of an XX/XY sex chromosome system. This chromosome, which had a heterochromatin block, and was designated proto-Y (pY), varied in the length of the long arm (q) in comparison with its homolog, resulting from the addition of constitutive heterochromatin. It is further distinguished by the presence of major ribosomal cistrons in a subterminal position of the long arm (q). The Nucleolus Organizer Region (NOR) had different phenotypes among the H. soniae individuals in terms of the number of Ag-NORs and 18S rDNA sites. The origin, distribution and maintenance of the chromosomal polymorphism found in H. soniae reinforced the hypothesis of the existence of a proto-Y chromosome, demonstrating the rise of an XX/XY sex chromosome system.

Rediscovery and redescription of the endangered Hypostomus subcarinatus Castelnau, 1855 (Siluriformes: Loricariidae) from the Rio São Francisco basin in Brazil.

Hypostomus subcarinatus Castelnau, 1855 is rediscovered in the Lagoa da Pampulha, an urban lake in the Rio das Velhas basin (Rio São Francisco system) in the state of Minas Gerais, southeastern Brazil. Herein, H. subcarinatus is redescribed and diagnosed from its congeners based on characters such as blue-tan dorsal fin in live specimens, slender bicuspid teeth, dentaries angled more than 90 degrees, moderate keels along lateral series of plates, small roundish dark spots, one plate bordering supraoccipital, by having nuptial odontodes mainly on pectoral, dorsal and caudal-fin rays, and long anal-fin unbranched ray. The rediscovery of H. subcarinatus more than 160 years after its original description was an unexpected event, because the Lagoa da Pampulha is an artificial, silted and polluted urban lake. The lake is located in downtown Belo Horizonte, the third largest urban agglomeration in Brazil with a population exceeding 5.9 million inhabitants.

Divergent Chromosome Evolution in Hypostominae Tribes (Siluriformes: Loricariidae): Correlation of Chromosomal Data with Morphological and Molecular Phylogenies.

Hypostominae is the largest subfamily of Loricariidae, and is widely distributed throughout the Neotropic. In the present article, we analyze three Loricariidae species that were considered part of Hypostominae, from three different tribes, to discuss chromosome evolution in this fish group and to review the existent data for the subfamily. Rhinelepis aspera had 54 chromosomes (20m + 26sm+8st), whereas Pterygoplichthys ambrosettii and Megalancistrus parananus had 52 chromosomes, with 16m+24sm+8st+4a and 18m+24sm+10st, respectively. The karyological data were compared with existent phylogenetic hypotheses, indicating a common ancestor with 2n = 52 chromosomes for the Acanthicus, Hemiancistrus, and Peckoltia clades, as well as for Hypostomini. Shared recurrent characteristics of the tribes are discussed, as well as peculiarities of genera Ancistrus and Hypostomus. We propose that the occurrence of fragile sites demonstrated for Ancistrus facilitated chromosomal rearrangements that decreased the proportion of metacentric/submetacentric chromosomes and the diploid number in many species from this genus. Although Hypostominae is usually considered a subfamily with derived chromosome features, our revision shows that this is valid only for Hypostomini and Ancistrini, which have a divergent chromosome evolution from other tribes that seems to conserve plesiomorphic features.

Chromosomal Diversity of Three Species of Hypostomus Lacépède, 1803 (Siluriformes, Loricariidae), from the Paraná River Basin, Brazil: A Species Complex in Hypostomus ancistroides Reinforced by a ZZ/ZW Sex Chromosome System.

Hypostomus shows wide morphological patterns, corroborated by great chromosomal diversity that has suggested the existence of new species, especially from small tributaries. Cytogenetic analysis has contributed to estimate a cryptic diversity providing important data for taxonomic and evolutionary studies. Cytogenetic techniques were carried out on species from a small tributary of Ivaí River, Keller River (upper Paraná River basin): Hypostomus aff. ancistroides, Hypostomus topavae, and Hypostomus aff. hermanni that presented 2n = 68, 80, and 72 chromosomes, respectively. Each species showed the same diploid number from previous descriptions for other populations but different karyotype formulas, and Hypostomus aff. ancistroides had a ZZ/ZW sex chromosome system. Multiple NORs (nucleolar organizer regions) and pericentromeric heterochromatin blocks were found in the three species. Moreover, each of them showed species-specific heterochromatins. Multiple 5S rDNA sites were detected in Hypostomus aff. ancistroides and H. topavae, whereas Hypostomus aff. hermanni had only one pair bearing these sites. In addition to the divergence in the karyotype formulas, chromosomal markers used showed karyotype differences in the three species related to other respective populations studied. Furthermore, the first description of a ZZ/ZW system for Hypostomus aff. ancistroides reinforces the hypothesis that it may correspond to a species complex and yet, confirming an unknown cryptic diversity existent in small rivers.

Redescription of Hypostomus johnii, a senior synonym of Hypostomus eptingi (Siluriformes: Loricariidae), Northeastern Brazil

Hypostomus johnii (Steindachner) was described from the rio Parnaíba basin in the state of Piauí and the rio São Francisco basin in the state of Bahia. Despite the good quality of the original description of H. johnii, it does not currently allow its distinction from congeners. Thus, H. johnii is redescribed based on the analysis of the types and several recently collected specimens. Recent collecting efforts of the rios Parnaíba and São Francisco basins resulted in specimens only being found in the rio Parnaíba basin. This raises doubts about whether H. johnii occurs in the rio São Francisco basin. The species is distinguished from its congeners by having a high number of teeth on the premaxilla and dentary (between 60-115); small to moderate-sized dark spots with a light background; absence of keels on flanks; and abdominal plates more evident on laterals. A lectotype of H. johnii is designated herein and H. eptingi is considered a junior synonym of H. johnii.(AU)

Hypostomus johnii (Steindachner) foi descrita a partir de espécimes da bacia do rio Parnaíba, no Estado do Piauí e da bacia do rio São Francisco, no Estado da Bahia. Apesar da descrição original de H. johnii ter sido adequada para a época, esta não permite atualmente a sua diferenciação dos outros congêneres. Portanto, H. johnii é redescrita, baseado na análise dos tipos e de espécimes recentemente coletados. Recentes esforços de coleta nas bacias do rios Parnaíba e São Francisco resultaram em espécimes coletados apenas na bacia do rio Parnaíba. Este fato coloca em dúvida a ocorrência de H. johnii na bacia do rio São Francisco. Hypostomus johnii é diferenciada de seus congêneres principalmente por possuir um elevado número de dentes no pré-maxilar e dentário (entre 60-115), por apresentar pequenas manchas escuras de tamanho moderado sobre um fundo claro; ausência de quilhas sobre flancos; e as placas do abdômen mais evidente nas laterais. Um lectótipo para H. johnii é aqui designado e H. eptingi é considerado sinônimo júnior de H. johnii.(AU)

Cytogenetic data on Ancistrus sp. (Siluriformes, Loricariidae) of the Paraguay River basin (MS) sheds light on intrageneric karyotype diversification.

Ancistrus Kner, 1854 is a diverse catfish genus, currently comprising 66 valid species, but karyotype data were recorded for 33 species, although only ten have their taxonomic status defined. Considerable karyotype diversity has been found within this genus, with 2n varying from 34 to 54 and structural variability including heteromorphic sex chromosomes. In many cases, uncertainty on the taxonomic status of the study populations hampers reliable interpretation of the complex chromosomal evolutionary history of the group. This study aims to present the first karyotype data for a population of the Ancistrus sp. collected in Criminoso stream (tributary of the Paraguay River Basin, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil) in which a combination of different chromosomal markers was used and results integrated in broad discussion on karyotype evolution in the genus. The specimens presented 2n=42 with 18m+16sm+8st and a single NOR revealed by silver nitrate and fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) with 18S rDNA probe, located in pair No. 10. Clusters of 5S rDNA were located in the pericentromeric region of three chromosomes: pair No. 1 (metacentric) and one of the homologues of the nucleolar pair No. 10. Heterogeneity in the molecular composition of the heterochromatin was confirmed by the association of C-banding and fluorochrome CMA3/DAPI-staining. Exploring the differential composition of constitutive heterochromatin in Ancistrus may provide an important perspective to understand genome organization and evolution within this group. Our data reinforce the chromosomal diversity present in Ancistrus genus and we discuss the potential sources these variation. The karyotype structure of Ancistrus sp. "Criminoso stream" appears to be consistent with the existence of a new candidate species.

Physical mapping of the 5S and 18S rDNA in ten species of Hypostomus Lacépède 1803 (Siluriformes: Loricariidae): evolutionary tendencies in the genus.

Hypostomus is a diverse group with unclear aspects regarding its biology, including the mechanisms that led to chromosome diversification within the group. Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) with 5S and 18S rDNA probes was performed on ten Hypostomini species. Hypostomus faveolus, H. cochliodon, H. albopunctatus, H. aff. paulinus, and H. topavae had only one chromosome pair with 18S rDNA sites, while H. ancistroides, H. commersoni, H. hermanni, H. regani, and H. strigaticeps had multiple 18S rDNA sites. Regarding the 5S rDNA genes, H. ancistroides, H. regani, H. albopunctatus, H. aff. paulinus, and H. topavae had 5S rDNA sites on only one chromosome pair and H. faveolus, H. cochliodon, H. commersoni, H. hermanni, and H. strigaticeps had multiple 5S rDNA sites. Most species had 18S rDNA sites in the telomeric region of the chromosomes. All species but H. cochliodon had 5S rDNA in the centromeric/pericentromeric region of one metacentric pair. Obtained results are discussed based on existent phylogenies for the genus, with comments on possible dispersion mechanisms to justify the variability of the rDNA sites in Hypostomus.

Heterochromatin polymorphism and physical mapping of 5S and 18S ribosomal DNA in four populations of Hypostomus strigaticeps (Regan, 1907) from the Paraná River basin, Brazil: evolutionary and environmental correlation.

A cytogenetic analysis was performed on four populations of Hypostomus strigaticeps from the Paraná River basin, Brazil. Two populations were collected from the large channel river at the Itaipu reservoir area and the other two were from the upper stretches of tributaries of the Paraná River. All populations showed 2n=72 chromosomes (12m+12sm+18st+30a), intra- and interpopulation 18S rDNA site polymorphisms (two to three acrocentric chromosome pairs), and multiple 5S rDNA sites in three chromosome pairs (4, 21, and 28). C-banding revealed heterochromatin located in the centromere and pericentromere regions of most chromosome; however, large heterochromatic blocks (CMA3(-)/DAPI(+)) on the long arm of acrocentric chromosomes identified intra- and interpopulation polymorphism. The amount and distribution of heterochromatin seem to be correlated to biogeographical characteristics of H. strigaticeps along the Paraná River. Morphometric results also showed diversity among the populations, suggesting phenotypic plasticity of this species. Evolutionary, taxonomy, and biogeographical approaches with regard to H. strigaticeps and interrelationships in Hypostomus are discussed.

Comunidade e partilha ecológica de turdídeos (aves: passeriformes) em um fragmento urbano de floresta com araucárias em Guarapuava no sul do Brasil / Community and ecological partitioning of turdid (passerines) in an araucaria urban forest fragment in Guarapuava, southern Brazil / Comunidad y reparto ecológico de turdidae (aves paseriformes) en un espacio urbano de bosque con araucarias en Guarapuava en el sur de Brasil

Mecanismos ecológicos que permitem a coexistência de sabiás do gênero Turdus (Turdidae) parecem não ser tão facilmente explicáveis. Neste sentido, o presente trabalho buscou compreender como está estruturada a comunidade dessas aves e investigar possíveis padrões e mecanismos que tornam possível a coexistência entre duas espécies aparentadas e relativamente semelhantes, T. leucomelas e T. rufiventris, que compartilham um fragmento florestal urbano. Por meio de capturas utilizando redes ornitológicas, foi possível descrever a estrutura da comunidade, obtendo dados ecológicos e morfológicos de cinco espécies do gênero. Para a análise da coexistência entre T. leucomelas e T. rufiventris, os parâmetros amostrados foram a abundância média por ambiente amostrado em relação às estações, estrato florestal utilizado pelas aves, aspectos morfológicos e a dieta. Os resultados apontaram que Turdus rufiventris é o mais abundante dos sabiás ocorrentes na área e também o mais constante ao longo do estudo, estando presente em 66% dos eventos de captura. Turdus leucomelas aparece em segundo lugar nas capturas com frequência de ocorrência de 55%. Turdus amaurochalinus, com 84% de ocorrência na primavera (57% anual), pode apresentar sobreposição de populações migrantes sobre populações residentes durante a mesma estação. Por sua vez, Turdus albicollis foi considerada acessória com frequência máxima de 30% no inverno. Quanto a sua dominância, Turdus subalaris foi considerada recessiva e ocasional em sua constância nas capturas. Comparações efetuadas entre T. leucomelas e T. rufiventris demonstram grande semelhança de massa corpórea, enquanto em outras variáveis, como comprimento, houve diferença significativa. Entretanto, T. rufiventris apresenta maiores amplitudes de variação e bico mais fino e comprido...

Ecological mechanisms that allow the coexistence of five Thrush species from the Turdus (Turdidae) genus in an urban forest fragment in southern Brazil seem to be difficult to explain. In this context, the present paper tried to understand how the bird community is structured, as well as to investigate possible patterns and mechanisms that make the coexistence of two related and relatively similar species - T. leucomelas and T. rufiventris – possible. Mist nets were used for sampling, which allowed the description of the community structure with ecological and morphological data on five species of the genus. For the coexistence analysis between T. leucomelas and T. rufiventris, the parameters surveyed were the average abundance per sampled environment in relation to seasons, forest stratum used by birds, morphological aspects, and diet. Results indicated that Turdus rufiventris is the most abundant thrush in the area and is the most constantly found throughout this study, present in 66% of captures. Turdus leucomelas occurred in 55% of captures. Turdus amaurochalinus, with 84% occurrence in spring (57% yearly), may present an overlapping of migrant populations over resident ones in the same season. Turdus albicollis was considered supplementary, with maximum frequency of 30% in winter. As for its dominance, Turdus subalaris was regarded as recessive and occasional in its constancy in captures. Comparisons made between T. leucomelas and T. rufiventris showed great resemblance of body mass, while in other variables, such as length, there were significant differences. However, T. rufiventris presents higher degrees of variation, as well as thinner and longer beaks...

Mecanismos ecológicos que permiten la coexistencia de aves del género Turdus (Turdidae), parecen no ser tan fácilmente explicables. Este estudio ha buscado comprender como está estructurada la comunidad de esas aves e investigar posibles estándares y mecanismos que hacen posible la coexistencia entre dos especies aparentadas y relativamente semejantes, T. leucomelas y T. rufiventris, que comparten un espacio de bosque urbano. A través de capturas utilizando redes ornitoló- gicas, ha sido posible describir la estructura de la comunidad, obteniendo datos ecológicos y morfológicos de cinco especies del género. Para el análisis de la coexistencia entre T. leucomelas y T. rufiventris, los parámetros muestreados fueron la abundancia promedia por ambiente estudiado en relación a las estaciones, estrato del bosque utilizado por las aves, aspectos morfológicos y la dieta. Los resultados apuntaron que Turdus rufiventris es el más abundante de los zorzales ocurrentes en el área y también el más constante a lo largo del estudio, estando presente en 66% de los eventos de captura. Turdus leucomelas aparece en segundo lugar en las capturas con frecuencia de ocurrencia de 55%. Turdus amaurochalinus, con 84% de ocurrencia en la primavera (57% anual), puede presentar superposición de poblaciones migrantes sobre poblaciones residentes durante la misma estación. Por su vez, Turdus albicollis ha sido considerada accesoria con frecuencia máxima de 30% en el invierno. Cuanto a su dominancia, Turdus subalaris ha sido considerada recesiva y ocasional en su constancia en las capturas. Comparaciones efectuadas entre T. leucomelas y T. rufiventris demuestran gran semejanza de masa corpórea, mientras en otras variables, como de largo, hubo diferencia significativa. Entretanto, T. rufiventris presenta mayores amplitudes de variación y pico delgado y largo...

Allozyme analysis of the four species of Hypostomus (Teleostei: Loricariidae) from the Ivaí river, upper Paraná river basin, Brazil / Análise aloenzimática de quatro espécies de Hypostomus (Teleostei: Loricariidae) do rio Ivaí, bacia do alto rio Paraná, Brasil

Allozyme electrophoresis analysis were performed in four species of Hypostomus (Loricariidae), H. albopunctatus, H. hermanni, H. regani, and Hypostomus sp. 1/NUP 5612 from the Ivaí river, a tributary of the upper Paraná river. The study of 14 loci revealed diagnostic characters and exclusive alleles in a low frequency. The heterozygosity ranged from 0.000 in H. albopunctatus to 0.199 in H. hermanni, which was higher than the heterozygosity in other samples of Hypostomus in literature, as well as in other fish groups. Hypostomus albopunctatus and H. regani revealed higher similarity (I = 0.804), while H. hermanni and Hypostomus sp. 1/NUP 5612 showed the least genetic identity (I = 0.569). All samples were genetically distinguished, despite there were several shared alleles. The FST value was 0.671, showing a high genetic differentiation among the samples. Hypostomus sp. 1/NUP 5612 was genetically distinguished from the three congeners by the loci Adh-A and G3pdh-B and by present rare exclusive alleles in other six enzymatic systems.

Análises aloenzimáticas foram realizadas em quatro espécies de Hypostomus (Loricariidae), H. albopunctatus, H. hermanni, H. regani e Hypostomus sp. 1/NUP 5612 coletadas no rio Ivaí, um tributário da bacia do alto rio Paraná, através da técnica de eletroforese. O estudo de 14 loci gênicos revelou alelos diagnósticos e alelos exclusivos com uma baixa frequência. A heterozigosidade variou de 0,000 em H. albopunctatus a 0,199 em H. hermanni, a qual foi maior que a média para outras espécies de Hypostomus, como também para outros grupos de peixes já estudadas. Hypostomus albopunctatus e H. regani revelaram maior similaridade (I = 0,804), enquanto que H. hermanni e Hypostomus sp. 1/NUP 5612 mostraram a menor identidade genética (I = 0,569). Todas as populações foram geneticamente distintas apesar de apresentarem muitos alelos em comum. O teste de FST resultou em um valor de 0,671, indicando uma diferenciação significativa entre as populações. Hypostomus sp. 1/NUP 5612 foi geneticamente diferenciada das três congêneres pelos loci Adh-A e G3pdh-B e por apresentar alelos raros exclusivos em outros seis sistemas enzimáticos.

Estrutura da ictiofauna do rio Bonito, bacia hidrografica do rio Ivai, sistema alto rio Parana, Brasil

The ichthyofauna diversity of the Ivaí river basin is largely underestimated. The present study aimed to characterize the fish fauna of the Bonito River, a tributary to the Ivaí River, upper Paraná river basin, in relation to richness, diversity and constancy. It was established three sampling sites along the longitudinal gradient of the river: headwater, medium stretch and mouth, at the point near the confluence to Ivaí river. Three collection expeditions were made in each site. Gill nets of different meshes, cast nets and traps were used. The ichthyofauna of the Bonito river was composed by 23 species, divided into nine families and three orders. Among the sampled species, three were possible new records for the upper Paraná river basin and 12 for the Ivaí river basin. The highest species richness was recorded in the lower stretch, where 20 species were found. In the middle section of the river, seven species were collected and just one species was captured at headwater. In the lower stretch it was also obtained the greatest diversity and lower species dominance. Additionally, in the lower Bonito river most of the species were incidental, whereas in the middle section five species were constant and only one was accessory. The middle section had the most dominant species, Hypostomus aff. ancistroides. The altitudinal gradient seems to determine the pattern of species distribution, delimiting the assemblages along longitudinal gradient of the river.

A diversidade da ictiofauna da bacia do rio Ivaí é altamente subestimada. O presente estudo teve como objetivo caracterizar a ictiofauna do rio Bonito, um tributário do rio Ivaí, bacia do alto rio Paraná, quanto à riqueza, diversidade e constância de espécies. Foram estabelecidos três locais de amostragem ao longo do gradiente longitudinal do rio: cabeceira, trecho médio e região de desembocadura próxima ao rio Ivaí. Três incursões de coleta foram feitas em cada unidade utilizando redes de espera de diferentes malhas, tarrafas e covos. A ictiofauna foi composta por 23 espécies, divididas em nove famílias e três ordens. Entre as espécies coletadas, três delas são possíveis novos registros para o alto rio Paraná e 12 para a bacia do rio Ivaí. A maior riqueza foi registrada no trecho inferior, onde foram encontradas 20 espécies, o qual também apresentou maior diversidade e menor dominância de espécies. No trecho médio do rio foram coletadas sete espécies e no trecho superior apenas uma. No baixo rio Bonito a maioria das espécies foram acessórias e no trecho médio cinco foram constantes e apenas uma acessória. O trecho médio apresentou maior dominância de espécies, com destaque para Hypostomus aff. ancistroides. O gradiente altitudinal foi um importante fator estruturador da assembleia de peixes do rio Bonito, delimitando as assembleias ao longo do gradiente longitudinal.

A new species of Hypostomus Lacépède, 1803 (Siluriformes: Loricariidae) from the rio Tocantins-Araguaia basin, Brazil

Hypostomus delimai is described from the rio Tocantins, Tocantins State, and from the rio Araguaia, Pará, and Tocantins States, Brazil. The new species is distinguished from all other Hypostomus species, except from H. carinatus, H. hoplonites, and H. watwata, by the presence of five to eight (mode seven) predorsal plates limiting posterior border of the supraoccipital bone (vs. one to three plates). It can be distinguished from H. carinatus, H. hoplonites, and H. watwata by having pale spots over darker background on body and fins (vs. dark spots over lighter background). The species was only found in the middle stretches of the rio Tocantins-Araguaia basin. The first collection of specimens assigned to the new species was done in the rio Tocantins before the construction of the Tucuruí dam. Recently additional material was collected in the rio Araguaia, in a habitat that soon will be flooded for the construction of the Santa Isabel hydroelectric power station.

Hypostomus delimai é descrita do rio Tocantins no estado do Tocantins e do rio Araguaia, entre os estados do Pará e Tocantins, Brasil. A espécie nova é diagnosticada das demais espécies de Hypostomus, com exceção de H. carinatus, H. hoplonites e H. watwata por possuir de cinco a oito (moda sete) placas pré-dorsais margeando a borda posterior do supraoccipital (vs. uma ou até três placas). Difere de H. carinatus, H. hoplonites, e H. watwata por apresentar pintas claras sobre o corpo e nadadeiras (vs. pintas escuras sobre fundo claro). A espécie nova foi encontrada somente no trecho médio da bacia do rio Tocantins-Araguaia. Os primeiros registros da espécie nova foram feitos no rio Tocantins antes da construção da barragem de Tucuruí. Recentemente, material adicional foi coletado no rio Araguaia, em um habitat que será brevemente inundado pela construção da hidrelétrica de Santa Isabel.

Phylogeography of Hypostomus strigaticeps (Siluriformes: Loricariidae) inferred by mitochondrial DNA reveals its distribution in the upper Paraná River basin

In this study, phylogenetic and phylogeographic analyses of populations identified as Hypostomus strigaticeps from the upper Paraná River basin were conducted in order to test whether these different populations comprises cryptic species or structured populations and to assess their genetic variability. The sequences of the mitochondrial DNA ATP sintetase (subunits 6/8) of 27 specimens from 10 populations (one from Mogi-Guaçu River, five from Paranapanema River, three from Tietê River and one from Peixe River) were analyzed. The phylogeographic analysis showed the existence of eight haplotypes (A-H), and despite the ancestral haplotype includes only individuals from the Tietê River basin, the distribution of H. strigaticeps was not restricted to this basin. Haplotypes A, B and F were the most frequent. Haplotypes D, E, F, G, and H were present in the sub-basin of Paranapanema, two (A and B) were present in the sub-basin of the Tietê River, one (C) was exclusively distributed in the sub-basin of the Peixe River, and one (B) was also present in the sub-basin of the Grande River. The phylogenetic analysis showed that the populations of H. strigaticeps indeed form a monophyletic unit comprising two lineages: TG, with representatives from the Tietê, Mogi-Guaçu and Peixe Rivers; and PP, with specimens from the Paranapanema River. The observed degree of genetic divergence within the TG and PP lineages was 0.1% and 0.2%, respectively, whereas the genetic divergence between the two lineages themselves was approximately 1%. The results of the phylogenetic analysis do not support the hypothesis of existence of crypt species and the phylogeographic analysis confirm the presence of H. strigaticeps in other sub-basins of the upper Paraná River: Grande, Peixe, and Paranapanema sub-basins.

Neste estudo, foram conduzidas análises filogenéticas e filogeográficas de populações identificadas como Hypostomus strigaticeps na bacia do alto rio Paraná a fim de testar se essas populações compreendem espécies crípticas ou populações estruturadas e avaliar a variabilidade genética das mesmas. Foram analisadas sequências do DNA mitocondrial ATP sintetase (subunidades 6/8) de 27 espécimes de 10 populações (uma do rio Mogi-Guaçu, cinco do rio Paranapanema, três do rio Tietê e uma do rio do Peixe). A análise filogeográfica mostrou a existência de oito haplótipos (A-H), e apesar do haplótipo ancestral incluir apenas indivíduos da bacia do rio Tietê, a distribuição de H. strigaticeps não se restringe a esta bacia. Os haplótipos A, B e F foram os mais frequentes. D, E, F, G e H estão presentes na sub-bacia do rio Paranapanema, dois (A e B) estão presentes na sub-bacia do rio Tietê, um (C) está exclusivamente distribuído na sub-bacia do rio do Peixe, e um (B) também está presente na sub-bacia do rio Grande. A análise filogenética mostrou que as populações de H. strigaticeps realmente formam uma unidade monofilética que compreende duas linhagens: TG, com representantes do rio Tietê, rio Mogi-Guaçu e rio do Peixe, e PP, com espécimes do rio Paranapanema. O grau de divergência genética observada nas linhagens de TG e PP foram de 0,1% e 0,2%, respectivamente, enquanto que a divergência genética entre as duas linhagens foi de aproximadamente 1%. Os resultados da análise filogenética não suportam a hipótese da existência de espécies crípticas e a análise filogeográfica confirma a presença de H. strigaticeps em outras sub-bacias do alto rio Paraná: sub-bacias do rio Grande, rio do Peixe e rio Paranapanema.