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Partial albinism in Rhinelepis aspera from the Upper Paraná Basin, Brazil, with a review of albinism in South American freshwater fishes

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Author(s):
André Batista Nobile [1] ; Diogo Freitas-Souza [2] ; Felipe Pontieri de Lima [3] ; Aline Angelina Acosta [4] ; Reinaldo José Da Silva [5]
Total Authors: 5
Affiliation:
[1] Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho. Laboratório de Biologia e Genética de Peixes - Brasil
[2] Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho. Laboratório de Biologia e Genética de Peixes - Brasil
[3] Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho. Laboratório de Biologia e Genética de Peixes - Brasil
[4] Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho. Laboratório de Parasitologia de Animais Silvestres - Brasil
[5] Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho. Laboratório de Parasitologia de Animais Silvestres - Brasil
Total Affiliations: 5
Document type: Journal article
Source: Revista Mexicana de Biodiversidad; v. 87, n. 2, p. 531-534, 2016-06-00.
Abstract

Abstract: This study reports a case of partial albinism in Rhinelepis aspera from the Aguapeí River, Upper Paraná Basin, Brazil and provides a review of albinism cases in freshwater fishes from South America. The captured specimen has depigmentation throughout almost its entire body, with pigmented eyes and little dark spots on the dorsal and caudal fins. It is an adult male, and we suggest that due to the benthic habitat, it would be able to reach adult size, avoiding predators. The review shows a scarcity of this phenomenon in nature. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 12/22895-7 - Helminth biodiversity of dominant fish species from Aguapeí River, RPPN Foz do Aguapeí, São Paulo State, Brazil
Grantee:Aline Angelina Acosta
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate
FAPESP's process: 11/20186-6 - Biodiversity of helminths associated with amphibians and reptiles from RPPN Foz do Aguapeí, municipality of Paulicéia, São Paulo, Brazil
Grantee:Reinaldo José da Silva
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants