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Phreatobius
''Phreatobius'' is a genus of very small catfishes (order Siluriformes) from tropical South America. Taxonomy For quite some time ''Phreatobius cisternarum'' was the only species in the genus. However, two new species were described relatively recently in 2007, ''Phreatobius dracunculus'' and ''Phreatobius sanguijuela''. ''Phreatobius'' has been classified with a number of different families: Clariidae, Plotosidae, Trichomycteridae, Cetopsidae, and Pimelodidae. Most recently, it has been classified in Heptapteridae. Its phylogenetic position remains uncertain. The family placement of the genus has remained problematic and thus it is not classified in any of the existing families, though Fishbase treats it as a member of Heptapteridae. An undescribed species of ''Phreatobius'' lives in waterlogged leaf litter near (not in) streams. ''Phreatobius walkeri'', a ''nomen nudum'', is provided by the Guinness Book of World Records, to describe this fish that stays on land for ext ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phreatobius Cisternarum
''Phreatobius cisternarum'' is a species of catfish in the genus ''Phreatobius''. This Brazilian fish is one of the few fish species that live underground in phreatic habitats. It has proved problematic in its classification.Muriel-Cunha et al. (2005): page 328 Taxonomy ''Phreatobius cisternarum'' was collected in 1903 and first described by E. A. Goeldi in 1905.Muriel-Cunha et al. (2005): page 329 This fish species and genus were redescribed in 2005. Distribution and habitat ''Phreatobius cisternarum'' is found in Brazil. They inhabit underground habitats both north and south of the mouth of the Amazon River as well as the Marajó Island. This fish inhabits superficial, phreatic habitats, but does not live in the deeper artesian aquifers. These fish are found commonly in hand-dug wells on Marajó. These wells are 4–13 metres (13–43 ft) deep. In these wells, these fish are more common during the dry season when the water depth recedes to about 30 centimetres (12&nbs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cavefish
Cavefish or cave fish is a generic term for fresh and brackish water fish adapted to life in caves and other underground habitats. Related terms are subterranean fish, troglomorphic fish, troglobitic fish, stygobitic fish, phreatic fish and hypogean fish.Romero, Aldemaro, editor (2001). ''The Biology of Hypogean Fishes.'' Developments in Environmental Biology of Fishes. Helfman, G.S. (2007). ''Fish Conservation: A Guide to Understanding and Restoring Global Aquatic Biodiversity and Fishery Resources'', pp. 41–42. Island Press. There are more than 200 scientifically described species of obligate cavefish found on all continents, except Antarctica. Although widespread as a group, many cavefish species have very small ranges and are seriously threatened.Fenolio, D.B.; Zhao, Y.; Niemiller, M.L.; and Stout, J. (2013). ''In-situ observations of seven enigmatic cave loaches and one cave barbel from Guangxi, China, with notes on conservation status.'' Speleobiology Notes 5: 19-33. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phreatobius Dracunculus
''Phreatobius dracunculus'' is a species of catfish in the genus ''Phreatobius''. ''Phreatobius dracunculus'' was discovered from an artificial well in the village of Rio Pardo, located in the drainage area of the Rio Branco ( Rio Madeira system, Amazon Amazon most often refers to: * Amazons, a tribe of female warriors in Greek mythology * Amazon rainforest, a rainforest covering most of the Amazon basin * Amazon River, in South America * Amazon (company), an American multinational technolog ... basin). This small fish reaches a maximum length of SL. ''P. dracunculus'' differs from '' P. cisternarum'' in a number of ways, but the main differences are the absence of eyes (which are present in ''P. cisternarum'') and the lack of dark pigmentation in the skin (while in ''P. cisternarum'' some faint dark pigment is always present). These fish are light pink. References Fish described in 2007 Taxa named by Oscar Akio Shibatta Fish of Brazil Catfish of South America ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phreatobius Sanguijuela
''Phreatobius sanguijuela'' is a South American species of heptapterid catfish that lives in underground waters. This species was first discovered in a hand-dug well located within the Paragúa River drainage, a tributary of the Guaporé (Iténez) River in Bolivia. Later it was discovered just across the border in several wells near São Francisco do Guaporé in the Brazilian state of Rondônia. This species is threatened by environmental degradation due to pollution, water extraction for drinking and irrigation, mineral extraction, and associated erosion. It is often killed when accidentally caught from wells because of a superficial resemblance to leeches. This small fish reaches a maximum standard length Fish measurement is the measuring of individual fish and various parts of their anatomies. These data are used in many areas of ichthyology, including taxonomy and fisheries biology. Overall length * Standard length (SL) is the length of a fish ... of . ''P. sanguijue ... [...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] |
Heptapteridae
The Heptapteridae, or three-barbeled catfishes, are a family of catfish that originate from the Americas. Most species are restricted to South America, but '' Imparfinis lineatus'', ''Nemuroglanis panamensis'' and '' Pimelodella chagresi'' are native to Panama, and ''Rhamdia'' species occur as far north as Mexico. The name Heptapteridae is derived from Greek, ''hepta'' meaning seven and ''pteron'' meaning fin. The diversity of this family is poorly known, and many species are yet to be described. So far, some 211 species have been described. This family is equivalent to the previously recognized Rhamdiinae, a subfamily of the family Pimelodidae. However, molecular evidence shows this family is a part of the superfamily Pimelodoidea along with the Pimelodidae, Pseudopimelodidae, and ''Conorhynchos''. The skin of these fish is usually naked (scaleless). They exhibit three pairs of barbels. They have a large adipose fin, and their caudal fin is deeply forked. However, no external ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nomen Nudum
In taxonomy, a ''nomen nudum'' ('naked name'; plural ''nomina nuda'') is a designation which looks exactly like a scientific name of an organism, and may have originally been intended to be one, but it has not been published with an adequate description. This makes it a "bare" or "naked" name, which cannot be accepted as it stands. A largely equivalent but much less frequently used term is ''nomen tantum'' ("name only"). In zoology According to the rules of zoological nomenclature a ''nomen nudum'' is unavailable; the glossary of the '' International Code of Zoological Nomenclature'' gives this definition: And among the rules of that same Zoological Code: In botany According to the rules of botanical nomenclature a ''nomen nudum'' is not validly published. The glossary of the ''International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants'' gives this definition: The requirements for the diagnosis or description are covered by articles 32, 36, 41, 42, and 44. ''Nomina n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scott A
Scott may refer to: Places Canada * Scott, Quebec, municipality in the Nouvelle-Beauce regional municipality in Quebec * Scott, Saskatchewan, a town in the Rural Municipality of Tramping Lake No. 380 * Rural Municipality of Scott No. 98, Saskatchewan United States * Scott, Arkansas * Scott, Georgia * Scott, Indiana * Scott, Louisiana * Scott, Missouri * Scott, New York * Scott, Ohio * Scott, Wisconsin (other) (several places) * Fort Scott, Kansas * Great Scott Township, St. Louis County, Minnesota * Scott Air Force Base, Illinois * Scott City, Kansas * Scott City, Missouri * Scott County (other) (various states) * Scott Mountain, a mountain in Oregon * Scott River, in California * Scott Township (other) (several places) Elsewhere * 876 Scott, minor planet orbiting the Sun * Scott (crater), a lunar impact crater near the south pole of the Moon * Scott Conservation Park, a protected area in South Australia People * Scott (surname), i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fernando Marcelo Carvajal-Vallejos
Fernando is a Spanish and Portuguese given name and a surname common in Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, Switzerland, former Spanish or Portuguese colonies in Latin America, Africa, the Philippines, India, and Sri Lanka. It is equivalent to the Germanic given name Ferdinand, with an original meaning of "adventurous, bold journey". First name * Fernando el Católico, king of Aragon A * Fernando Acevedo, Peruvian track and field athlete * Fernando Aceves Humana, Mexican painter * Fernando Alegría, Chilean poet and writer * Fernando Alonso, Spanish Formula One driver * Fernando Amorebieta, Venezuelan footballer * Fernando Amorsolo, Filipino painter * Fernando Antogna, Argentine track and road cyclist * Fernando de Araújo (other), multiple people B * Fernando Balzaretti (1946–1998), Mexican actor * Fernando Baudrit Solera, Costa Rican president of the supreme court * Fernando Botero, Colombian artist * Fernando Bujones, ballet dancer C * Fernando Cabrera (base ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lisandro J
Lisandro is a male first name, particularly common in Argentina. Its origin comes from the Ancient Greek language, and is believed to have been popularized thanks to Lysander, a Spartan military and political leader. It may refer to: * Lisandro Abadie (born 1974), Argentine bass-baritone * Lisandro Alonso (born 1975), Argentine film director * Lisandro Alvarado (1858-1929), Venezuelan physician, naturalist, historian, ethnologist and linguist * Lisandro Arbizu, Argentine rugby union player * Lisandro de la Torre, Argentine politician * Lisandro López (footballer, born 1983), Argentine footballer * Lisandro López (footballer, born 1989) Lisandro Ezequiel López (born 1 September 1989) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays for Liga MX club Tijuana as a defender. Club career López made his official debut with Chacarita Juniors on 22 August 2009 in a loss against ..., Argentine footballer * Lisandro Martínez, Argentine footballer * Jeff Lisandro, Australian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luis A
Luis is a given name. It is the Spanish form of the originally Germanic name or . Other Iberian Romance languages have comparable forms: (with an accent mark on the i) in Portuguese and Galician, in Aragonese and Catalan, while is archaic in Portugal, but common in Brazil. Origins The Germanic name (and its variants) is usually said to be composed of the words for "fame" () and "warrior" () and hence may be translated to ''famous warrior'' or "famous in battle". According to Dutch onomatologists however, it is more likely that the first stem was , meaning fame, which would give the meaning 'warrior for the gods' (or: 'warrior who captured stability') for the full name.J. van der Schaar, ''Woordenboek van voornamen'' (Prisma Voornamenboek), 4e druk 1990; see also thLodewijs in the Dutch given names database Modern forms of the name are the German name Ludwig and the Dutch form Lodewijk. and the other Iberian forms more closely resemble the French name Louis, a de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mário Cesar Cardoso De Pinna
Mario is the Italian, French, Croatian, Spanish, Portuguese, Bulgarian, Greek, and English form of the Latin Roman name Marius. In Croatia, the name Mario was among the most common masculine given names in the decades between 1970 and 1999, and was the most common name in the 1970s. The Portuguese version of the name is spelled Mário (to highlight the pronunciation of the "a"). It is also associated with the highly popular and beloved Nintendo franchise Super Mario and its eponymous character Mario. Notable people and characters named Mario include: Given name Artists and musicians * Mario (American singer) (born 1986), Mario Dewar Barrett, an American R&B singer * Mario Adorf (born 1930), German actor * Mario Amaya (1933–1986), American art critic * Mario Cantone (born 1959), American comedian and actor *Mario Chicot, also simply Mario, zouk singer from Guadeloupe * Mario Domm (born 1977), Mexican singer and member of Camila *Mario Frangoulis (born 1967), Greek tenor * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
