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New Species of Squatina (Squatiniformes: Squatinidae) from Brazil, with Comments on the Taxonomy of Angel Sharks from the Central and Northwestern Atlantic

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Author(s):
Vaz, Diego F. B. [1] ; de Carvalho, Marcelo R. [2]
Total Authors: 2
Affiliation:
[1] Coll William & Mary, Virginia Inst Marine Sci, POB 1346, Gloucester Point, VA 23062 - USA
[2] Univ Sao Paulo, Inst Biociencias, Dept Zool, Rua Matao, Trav 14, 101, BR-05508900 Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: Copeia; v. 106, n. 1, p. 144-160, MAR 2018.
Web of Science Citations: 3
Abstract

Morphological analysis of South-and Northwestern Atlantic specimens of Squatina revealed an undescribed species of angel shark occurring on the continental slope of Brazil between latitudes 11 degrees and 22 degrees S. The new species of Squatina is distinguished from western Atlantic congeners by a unique combination of dorsal color pattern, vertebral counts, morphology of lateral dermal folds, dermal denticles, female reproductive tract, clasper, and pectoral fin characters. A preliminary assessment of the taxonomy of angel shark species from the Central and Northwestern Atlantic is also provided. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 13/13137-4 - Morphological and taxonomic review of genus Centroscymnus Barboza du Bocage & Capello 1864 (Chondrichthyes: Squaliformes: Somniosidae)
Grantee:Diego Francisco Biston Vaz
Support Opportunities: Scholarships abroad - Research Internship - Master's degree
FAPESP's process: 12/07712-3 - Morphological and taxonomic review of the genus Centroscymnus Barboza du Bocage & Capello 1864 (Chondrichthyes:Squaliformes:Somniosidae)
Grantee:Diego Francisco Biston Vaz
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master
FAPESP's process: 11/09918-5 - Morphology and taxonomic redescription of Squatina occulta Vooren & Silva, 1991 (Chondrichthyes, Elasmobranchii, Squatinidae)
Grantee:Diego Francisco Biston Vaz
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation