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Hemiancistrus Medians
''Hemiancistrus medians'' is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it occurs in the Maroni basin. This species is usually found in rapids with a strong current and a substrate of large, shelter-providing rocks. It is known to coexist with the species ''Bryconops caudomaculatus'', '' Chasmocranus longior'', '' Harttia surinamensis'', '' Hypostomus gymnorhynchus'', ''Jupiaba meunieri ''Jupiaba'' is a genus of characins from South America. with 27 currently described species: * '' Jupiaba abramoides'' ( C. H. Eigenmann, 1909) * '' Jupiaba acanthogaster'' (C. H. Eigenmann, 1911) * '' Jupiaba anteroides'' (Géry, 1965) * '' Jup ...'', '' Leporinus granti'', and '' Parodon guyanensis''. This species is large for a loricariid, reaching 39 cm (15.4 inches) in total length. References Ancistrini Fish described in 1854 {{Loricariidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Species
In biology, a species is the basic unit of classification and a taxonomic rank of an organism, as well as a unit of biodiversity. A species is often defined as the largest group of organisms in which any two individuals of the appropriate sexes or mating types can produce fertile offspring, typically by sexual reproduction. Other ways of defining species include their karyotype, DNA sequence, morphology, behaviour or ecological niche. In addition, paleontologists use the concept of the chronospecies since fossil reproduction cannot be examined. The most recent rigorous estimate for the total number of species of eukaryotes is between 8 and 8.7 million. However, only about 14% of these had been described by 2011. All species (except viruses) are given a two-part name, a "binomial". The first part of a binomial is the genus to which the species belongs. The second part is called the specific name or the specific epithet (in botanical nomenclature, also sometimes i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Catfish
Catfish (or catfishes; order Siluriformes or Nematognathi) are a diverse group of ray-finned fish. Named for their prominent barbels, which resemble a cat's whiskers, catfish range in size and behavior from the three largest species alive, the Mekong giant catfish from Southeast Asia, the wels catfish of Eurasia, and the piraíba of South America, to detritivores (species that eat dead material on the bottom), and even to a tiny parasitic species commonly called the candiru, ''Vandellia cirrhosa''. Neither the armour-plated types nor the naked types have scales. Despite their name, not all catfish have prominent barbels or "whiskers". Members of the Siluriformes order are defined by features of the skull and swimbladder. Catfish are of considerable commercial importance; many of the larger species are farmed or fished for food. Many of the smaller species, particularly the genus ''Corydoras'', are important in the aquarium hobby. Many catfish are nocturnal, [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Loricariidae
The Loricariidae is the largest family of catfish (order Siluriformes), with 92 genera and just over 680 species. Loricariids originate from freshwater habitats of Costa Rica, Panama, and tropical and subtropical South America. These fish are noted for the bony plates covering their bodies and their suckermouths. Several genera are sold as " plecos", notably the suckermouth catfish, ''Hypostomus plecostomus'', and are popular as aquarium fish. Common names Members of the family Loricariidae are commonly referred to as loricariids, suckermouth armoured catfishes, or armoured catfish. The name "plecostomus", and its shortened forms "pleco" and "plec", are used for many Loricariidae, since ''Plecostomus plecostomus'' (now called ''Hypostomus plecostomus'') was one of the first loricariid species imported for the fish-keeping hobby. Some loricariids are not normally considered "plecostomus", such as ''Farlowella'' catfish. In their native range, these fish are known as ''cascudos'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South America
South America is a continent entirely in the Western Hemisphere and mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere at the northern tip of the continent. It can also be described as the southern subregion of a single continent called America. South America is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east by the Atlantic Ocean; North America and the Caribbean Sea lie to the northwest. The continent generally includes twelve sovereign states: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela; two dependent territories: the Falkland Islands and South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands; and one internal territory: French Guiana. In addition, the ABC islands of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Ascension Island (dependency of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, a British Overseas Territory), Bouvet Island ( dependency of Norway), Pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maroni (river)
The Maroni or Marowijne (french: link=no, Maroni, nl, Marowijne, Sranan Tongo: ''Marwina-Liba'') is a river in South America that forms the border between French Guiana and Suriname. Course The Maroni runs through the Guianan moist forests ecoregion. It originates in the Tumuk Humak Mountains and forms the (disputed) border between France (region of French Guiana) and Suriname. In its upper reaches, it is also known as the Lawa, and close to its source it is known as the Litani. The total length of Litani, Lawa and Maroni is . There are two nature preserves located in the estuary region on the Surinamese side of the river, near the village of Galibi. They provide protection for the birds and the leatherback sea turtles that hatch there. Territorial dispute In 1860, the question was posed from the French side, which of the two tributary rivers was the headwater, and thus the border. A joint French-Dutch commission was appointed to review the issue. The Dutch side of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tailspot Tetra
The tailspot tetra (''Bryconops caudomaculatus'') is a freshwater fish that lives in the coastal river regions of upper South America. Both its common and scientific names reference the distinct spot of color present on the tail fin, which is one of its defining characteristics. It is a small fish, reaching 4.8 in (12.4 cm) at its longest. Despite its small size, it is an active swimmer, with a preference for fast-flowing waters. Description The tailspot tetra, like the rest of the genus ''Bryconops'', has a slender body described as "smelt-like", similar to members of sister genus ''Piabucus''. It reaches 4.8 in (12.4 cm) in total length (with the tail fin included), and a corresponding weight of 20.1 grams. Its back scales are tinted orange to dark-orange, fading into silver on the belly when the fish is alive. Upon close inspection, the scales are also revealed to have a scattering of minute dots. The spot of bright orange on the basal half of the caudal fin is what gives th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chasmocranus Longior
''Chasmocranus'' is a genus of three-barbeled catfishes native to South America. Species There are currently 10 recognized species in this genus: * '' Chasmocranus brachynemus'' A. L. Gomes & Schubart, 1958 * '' Chasmocranus brevior'' C. H. Eigenmann, 1912 * '' Chasmocranus chimantanus'' Inger, 1956 * '' Chasmocranus longior'' C. H. Eigenmann, 1912 * '' Chasmocranus lopezi'' P. Miranda-Ribeiro, 1968 * '' Chasmocranus peruanus'' C. H. Eigenmann & N. E. Pearson, 1942 * '' Chasmocranus quadrizonatus'' N. E. Pearson, 1937 * '' Chasmocranus rosae'' C. H. Eigenmann, 1922 * '' Chasmocranus surinamensis'' ( Bleeker, 1862) * '' Chasmocranus truncatorostris'' Borodin Alexander Porfiryevich Borodin ( rus, link=no, Александр Порфирьевич Бородин, Aleksandr Porfir’yevich Borodin , p=ɐlʲɪkˈsandr pɐrˈfʲi rʲjɪvʲɪtɕ bərɐˈdʲin, a=RU-Alexander Porfiryevich Borodin.ogg, ..., 1927 References Heptapteridae Fish of South America Ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harttia Surinamensis
''Harttia surinamensis'' is a species of armored catfish of the family native to the coastal blackwater rivers of Suriname and French Guiana. This species grows to a length of SL. Adult males have very well developed odontodes Odontodes, or dermal teeth, are hard structures found on the external surfaces of animals or near internal openings. They consist of a soft pulp surrounded by dentine and covered by a mineralized substance such as enamel, a structure similar to th ... on the front edges of their pectoral fins. References surinamensis Taxa named by Marinus Boeseman Fish described in 1971 Fish of French Guiana Fish of Suriname {{Loricariinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hypostomus Gymnorhynchus
''Hypostomus gymnorhynchus'' is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it occurs in coastal drainages of French Guiana, ranging from the Oyapock to the Maroni basin. It is a rheophilic A rheophile is an animal that prefers to live in fast-moving water. Examples of rheophilic animals Insects *Many aquatic insects living in riffles require current to survive. *'' Epeorus sylvicola'', a rheophilic mayfly species ( Ephemeropter ... species that occurs in shallow, sunny rapids with strong currents and rocky substrates. While the species can reach 26.6 cm (10.5 inches) in standard length, it rarely exceeds 20 cm (7.9 inches). Although ''Hypostomus gymnorhynchus'' sometimes appears in the aquarium trade, it is not reported to have any common names or associated L-numbers. References {{Taxonbar, from=Q9005961 gymnorhynchus Catfish of South America Fish described in 1926 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jupiaba Meunieri
''Jupiaba'' is a genus of characins from South America. with 27 currently described species: * '' Jupiaba abramoides'' ( C. H. Eigenmann, 1909) * '' Jupiaba acanthogaster'' (C. H. Eigenmann, 1911) * '' Jupiaba anteroides'' (Géry, 1965) * '' Jupiaba apenima'' Zanata, 1997 * '' Jupiaba asymmetrica'' (C. H. Eigenmann, 1908) * '' Jupiaba atypindi'' Zanata, 1997 * '' Jupiaba citrina'' Zanata & Ohara, 2009 * ''Jupiaba elassonaktis'' T. N. A. Pereira & Lucinda, 2007 * '' Jupiaba essequibensis'' (C. H. Eigenmann, 1909) * '' Jupiaba iasy'' Netto-Ferreira, Zanata, Birindelli & Sousa, 2009 * '' Jupiaba keithi'' (Géry, Planquette & Le Bail, 1996) * '' Jupiaba kurua'' Birindelli, Zanata, Sousa & Netto-Ferreira, 2009 * '' Jupiaba maroniensis'' (Géry, Planquette & Le Bail, 1996) * '' Jupiaba meunieri'' (Géry, Planquette & Le Bail, 1996) * ''Jupiaba minor'' ( Travassos, 1964) * ''Jupiaba mucronata'' (C. H. Eigenmann, 1909) * ''Jupiaba ocellata'' (Géry, Planquette & Le Bail, 1996) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leporinus Granti
''Leporinus'' is a genus of fish in the family Anostomidae native to South America. The fossil species ''Leporinus scalabrinii'', known from the late Miocene of Entre Ríos in Argentina, has only recently been added to this genus after being misidentified as a species of primate Primates are a diverse order of mammals. They are divided into the strepsirrhines, which include the lemurs, galagos, and lorisids, and the haplorhines, which include the tarsiers and the simians ( monkeys and apes, the latter including ... under the name ''Arrhinolemur scalabrinii'' for over 100 years.Bogan, S., Sidlauskas, B., Vari, R.P. & Agnolin, F. (2012)''Arrhinolemur scalabrinii'' Ameghino, 1898, of the late Miocene - a taxonomic journey from the Mammalia to the Anostomidae (Ostariophysi: Characiformes).'' Neotropical Ichthyology, 10 (3): 555–560.'' Species There are currently 78 recognized species in this genus: † = extinct Synonyms The following species were formerly place ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parodon Guyanensis
''Parodon'' is a genus of scrapetooths from South America, which can be found as far south as Río de la Plata. Species There are currently 14 recognized species in this genus: * '' Parodon alfonsoi'' Londoño-Burbano, Román-Valencia & Taphorn, 2011Londoño-Burbano, A., Román-Valencia, C. & Taphorn, D.C. (2011): ''Taxonomic review of Colombian'' Parodon ''(Characiformes: Parodontidae), with descriptions of three new species.'' Neotropical Ichthyology, 9 (4): 709-730. * '' Parodon apolinari'' G. S. Myers, 1930 * '' Parodon atratoensis'' Londoño-Burbano, Román-Valencia & Taphorn, 2011 * '' Parodon bifasciatus'' C. H. Eigenmann, 1912 * '' Parodon buckleyi'' Boulenger, 1887 * '' Parodon caliensis'' Boulenger, 1895 * '' Parodon carrikeri'' Fowler, 1940 * '' Parodon guyanensis'' Géry, 1959 * '' Parodon hilarii'' J. T. Reinhardt, 1867 * '' Parodon magdalenensis'' Londoño-Burbano, Román-Valencia & Taphorn, 2011 * '' Parodon moreirai'' Ingenito & Buckup, 2005 * ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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