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Pseudacanthicus pitanga: a new species of Ancistrini (Siluriformes: Loricariidae: Hypostominae) from rio Tocantins Basin, North Brazil

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Author(s):
Chamon, Carine C. [1]
Total Authors: 1
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Fed Tocantins, UFT, Lab Ictiol Sistemat, BR-77500000 Palmas, TO - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 1
Document type: Journal article
Source: Zootaxa; v. 3973, n. 2, p. 309-319, JUN 17 2015.
Web of Science Citations: 2
Abstract

The genus Pseudacanthicus comprises five valid species distributed in the Amazon, Guyana and Suriname basins: P. serratus, P. fordii, P. histrix, P. spinosus and P. leopardus. A new species of Pseudacanthicus from the Tocantins river basin is described. The new species is distinguished from its congeners by the following combination of characters: presence of dark blotches anostomosing to form continuous zigzag bands alongside longitudinal keels; absence of blotches on ventral surface of body; faint blotches on head; all fins with orange to red color on unbranched ray and sometimes on subsequent branched rays; and sphenotic and sixth infraorbital not in contact. Brief comments on the phylogeny of the genus, ornamental fisheries activities, threats and conservation of the new species are also provided. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 07/07770-5 - Taxonomic review and phylogenetic relationships of the Acanthicus group (Siluriformes, Loriicariidae)
Grantee:Carine Cavalcante Chamon
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate