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Paretroplus
''Paretroplus'' is a genus of fishes in the cichlid family, all of which are endemic to lakes and rivers of Madagascar. The vast majority are threatened and restricted to the northwestern part of the island.Sparks, J. S. (2008). ''Phylogeny of the Cichlid Subfamily Etroplinae and Taxonomic Revision of the Malagasy Cichlid Genus Paretroplus (Teleostei: Cichlidae).'' Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History Number 314 :1-151 Only '' P. polyactis'' is found in the southern half of Madagascar and only ''P. polyactis'' and '' P. gymnopreopercularis'' are found in eastern drainages.Sparks, J. S. and Schelly, R. C. (2011). ''A new species of Paretroplus (Teleostei: Cichlidae: Etroplinae) from northeastern Madagascar, with a phylogeny and revised diagnosis for the P. damii clade.'' Zootaxa 2768: 55–68. Most are restricted to freshwater, but at least ''P. polyactis'' and '' P. maromandia'' can also be seen in brackish habitats. They are more closely related to the genus ''Etro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paretroplus Damii
The damba (''Paretroplus damii'') is a species of cichlid. Etymology The genus name ''Paretroplus'' is composed by the Greek ''Para'' (meaning ''similar to'') and ''Etroplus'' (a closely related genus of Indian cichlids). The Latin species name ''damii'' honors the naturalist Douwe Casparus van Dam (1827-1898). Description ''P. damii'' is the largest ''Paretroplus'', reaching the total length of about . No sexual dimorphism exists in size or in other characteristics. These fishes have a rounded shape, with a light pink / grey colouration in absence of vertical barring. Distribution This species can be found in several river basins in northwestern Madagascar.Sparks, J. S. and Schelly, R. C. (2011). ''A new species of Paretroplus (Teleostei: Cichlidae: Etroplinae) from northeastern Madagascar, with a phylogeny and revised diagnosis for the P. damii clade.'' Zootaxa 2768: 55–68. This includes populations in far northern Madagascar that some have speculated represented an unde ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Damba
The damba (''Paretroplus damii'') is a species of cichlid. Etymology The genus name ''Paretroplus'' is composed by the Greek ''Para'' (meaning ''similar to'') and ''Etroplus'' (a closely related genus of Indian cichlids). The Latin species name ''damii'' honors the naturalist Douwe Casparus van Dam (1827-1898). Description ''P. damii'' is the largest ''Paretroplus'', reaching the total length of about . No sexual dimorphism exists in size or in other characteristics. These fishes have a rounded shape, with a light pink / grey colouration in absence of vertical barring. Distribution This species can be found in several river basins in northwestern Madagascar.Sparks, J. S. and Schelly, R. C. (2011). ''A new species of Paretroplus (Teleostei: Cichlidae: Etroplinae) from northeastern Madagascar, with a phylogeny and revised diagnosis for the P. damii clade.'' Zootaxa 2768: 55–68. This includes populations in far northern Madagascar that some have speculated represented an unde ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paretroplus Polyactis
''Paretroplus polyactis'' is a vulnerable species of cichlid found widely in fresh and brackish water in coastal regions and associated river basins in eastern Madagascar.Sparks, J. S. (2008). ''Phylogeny of the Cichlid Subfamily Etroplinae and Taxonomic Revision of the Malagasy Cichlid Genus Paretroplus (Teleostei: Cichlidae).'' Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History Number 314 :1-151 It is the only ''Paretroplus'' found in the southern half of Madagascar, and one of only two found in eastern drainages (the other is the far more restricted '' P. loisellei'').Sparks, J. S. and Schelly, R. C. (2011). ''A new species of Paretroplus (Teleostei: Cichlidae: Etroplinae) from northeastern Madagascar, with a phylogeny and revised diagnosis for the P. damii clade.'' Zootaxa 2768: 55–68. ''P. polyactis'' is threatened by habitat loss Habitat destruction (also termed habitat loss and habitat reduction) is the process by which a natural habitat becomes incapable of suppor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paretroplus Nourissati
''Paretroplus nourissati'', the lamena, is a species of cichlid from the vicinity of the confluence of the Amboaboa and Mangarahara Rivers near Mandritsara in northern Madagascar.Sparks, J. S. (2008). ''Phylogeny of the Cichlid Subfamily Etroplinae and Taxonomic Revision of the Malagasy Cichlid Genus Paretroplus (Teleostei: Cichlidae).'' Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History Number 314 :1-151 This relatively elongate ''Paretroplus'' reaches about in length, and is closely related to '' P. lamenabe'' and '' P.tsimoly''. ''P. nourissati'' is threatened by habitat loss and invasive species. Like other members of the lamena group, it is a rheophile (although less so than ''Oxylapia polli''), and typically found in river sections that are shallow, clear and fast-flowing. '' P. gymnopreopercularis'' is found in the same region, but it appears to be restricted to deeper pools in the river. A member of another cichlid genus, ''Ptychochromis insolitus'', is also restricted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paretroplus Maculatus
The damba mipentina (''Paretroplus maculatus'') is a critically endangered species of cichlid fish from turbid, shallow flood-plain lakes in the Betsiboka and Ikopa River basins in northwestern Madagascar.Sparks, J. S. (2008). ''Phylogeny of the Cichlid Subfamily Etroplinae and Taxonomic Revision of the Malagasy Cichlid Genus Paretroplus (Teleostei: Cichlidae).'' Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History Number 314 :1-151 It has declined drastically because of habitat loss, overfishing and invasive species. It is part of a captive breeding program by public institutions like London Zoo and among fishkeeping hobbyists. This relatively deep-bodied ''Paretroplus ''Paretroplus'' is a genus of fishes in the cichlid family, all of which are endemic to lakes and rivers of Madagascar. The vast majority are threatened and restricted to the northwestern part of the island.Sparks, J. S. (2008). ''Phylogeny of t ...'' can easily be distinguished from other members of the ge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paretroplus Lamenabe
''Paretroplus lamenabe'' is a species of cichlid from the lower part of the Mahajamba RiverSparks, J. S. (2008). ''Phylogeny of the Cichlid Subfamily Etroplinae and Taxonomic Revision of the Malagasy Cichlid Genus Paretroplus (Teleostei: Cichlidae).'' Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History Number 314 :1-151 and Lake TsenySparks, J. S. (July 6, 2011). To Lake Tseny by Oxcart.' New York Times, Scientists at Work. in northwestern Madagascar. Until its official scientific description in 2008, it was popularly known as the "Giant Lamena". As suggested by this name, it is a relatively large ''Paretroplus'' of the lamena ''Paretroplus'' is a genus of fishes in the cichlid family, all of which are endemic to lakes and rivers of Madagascar. The vast majority are threatened and restricted to the northwestern part of the island.Sparks, J. S. (2008). ''Phylogeny of t ... group, reaching almost in length. This relatively elongate ''Paretroplus'' is closely related to the sma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paretroplus Gymnopreopercularis
''Paretroplus gymnopreopercularis'' is a species of cichlid from the vicinity of the confluence of the Amboaboa and Mangarahara Rivers near Mandritsara in northern Madagascar.Sparks, J. S. (2008). ''Phylogeny of the Cichlid Subfamily Etroplinae and Taxonomic Revision of the Malagasy Cichlid Genus Paretroplus (Teleostei: Cichlidae).'' Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History Number 314 :1–151 Until its official scientific description in 2008, it was temporarily known as the ''Paretroplus'' nov. sp. "sofia". It is endangered because of habitat degradation, overfishing and invasive species. Following the construction of a dam on the Mangarahara River, surveys have failed to relocate ''P. gymnopreopercularis'' in this river. This relatively elongate ''Paretroplus'' reaches about in length and is closely related to '' P. kieneri'', which it resembles. '' P. nourissati'' is found in the same region as ''P. gymnopreopercularis'', but the latter appears to be restricted to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paretroplus Tsimoly
''Paretroplus tsimoly'' is a species of cichlid fish from the Betsiboka River basin in northwestern Madagascar.Sparks, J. S. (2008). ''Phylogeny of the Cichlid Subfamily Etroplinae and Taxonomic Revision of the Malagasy Cichlid Genus Paretroplus (Teleostei: Cichlidae).'' Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History Number 314 :1-151 Like other members of the lamena group, it is a rheophile (although less so than '' Oxylapia polli''). This relatively elongate ''Paretroplus ''Paretroplus'' is a genus of fishes in the cichlid family, all of which are endemic to lakes and rivers of Madagascar. The vast majority are threatened and restricted to the northwestern part of the island.Sparks, J. S. (2008). ''Phylogeny of t ...'' reaches about in length, and is closely related to '' P. lamenabe'' and '' P. nourissati''. References Tsimoly Freshwater fish of Madagascar Fish described in 2001 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Taxa named by Prosanta Chakrabarty {{Ci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paretroplus Kieneri
The kotsovato (''Paretroplus kieneri'') is a species of cichlid from northwestern Madagascar.Sparks, J. S. (2008). ''Phylogeny of the Cichlid Subfamily Etroplinae and Taxonomic Revision of the Malagasy Cichlid Genus Paretroplus (Teleostei: Cichlidae).'' Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History Number 314 :1-151 As presently defined its range spans several river basins, but this could possibly include more than one species. It is threatened by habitat loss and competition from introduced species. This relatively elongate ''Paretroplus'' reaches about in length and is closely related to '' P. gymnopreopercularis'', which it resembles. The specific name honours the French fisheries scientist André Kiener. References Kotsovato The kotsovato (''Paretroplus kieneri'') is a species of cichlid from northwestern Madagascar.Sparks, J. S. (2008). ''Phylogeny of the Cichlid Subfamily Etroplinae and Taxonomic Revision of the Malagasy Cichlid Genus Paretroplus (Teleoste ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kotsovato
The kotsovato (''Paretroplus kieneri'') is a species of cichlid from northwestern Madagascar.Sparks, J. S. (2008). ''Phylogeny of the Cichlid Subfamily Etroplinae and Taxonomic Revision of the Malagasy Cichlid Genus Paretroplus (Teleostei: Cichlidae).'' Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History Number 314 :1-151 As presently defined its range spans several river basins, but this could possibly include more than one species. It is threatened by habitat loss and competition from introduced species. This relatively elongate ''Paretroplus'' reaches about in length and is closely related to '' P. gymnopreopercularis'', which it resembles. The specific name honours the French fisheries scientist André Kiener. References Kotsovato The kotsovato (''Paretroplus kieneri'') is a species of cichlid from northwestern Madagascar.Sparks, J. S. (2008). ''Phylogeny of the Cichlid Subfamily Etroplinae and Taxonomic Revision of the Malagasy Cichlid Genus Paretroplus (Teleostei: Ci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paretroplus Maromandia
''Paretroplus maromandia'' is an endangered species of cichlid fish from fresh and brackish water in northwestern Madagascar, where known from the Maintsomalaza, Andranomalaza and Maevarano Rivers, and Lake Andrapongy.Sparks, J. S. (2008). ''Phylogeny of the Cichlid Subfamily Etroplinae and Taxonomic Revision of the Malagasy Cichlid Genus Paretroplus (Teleostei: Cichlidae).'' Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History Number 314 :1-151 It has already been extirpated from the lake, and is threatened by habitat loss and invasive species. This relatively deep-bodied ''Paretroplus'' reaches in length. References maromandia Maromandia is a town and commune ( mg, kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Analalava, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 34,000 in 2001 commune census. Geographie I ... Freshwater fish of Madagascar Fish described in 1999 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paretroplus Loisellei
''Paretroplus loisellei'' is a vulnerable species of cichlid fish from the Mahanara River basin north of Sambava in northeastern Madagascar.Sparks, J. S. and Schelly, R. C. (2011). ''A new species of Paretroplus (Teleostei: Cichlidae: Etroplinae) from northeastern Madagascar, with a phylogeny and revised diagnosis for the P. damii clade.'' Zootaxa 2768: 55–68. Until its scientific description in 2011, this population was usually referred to as ''Paretroplus'' sp. nov. "Ventitry" or included in '' P. damii'', which it resembles. It reaches about in length, and is threatened by habitat loss and introduced species. The similar named '' Ptychochromis loisellei'' is also restricted to the Mahanara River basin.Stiassny, M., and Sparks, J. S. (2006). ''Phylogeny and Taxonomic Revision of the Endemic Malagasy Genus Ptychochromis (Teleostei: Cichlidae), with the Description of Five New Species and a Diagnosis for Katria, New Genus.'' American Museum Novitates 3535. The specific name ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |