A new species of panaqolus is described from material from the takutu river and the mainstem rio branco. Loricariidae family the loricariidae or suckermouth armored catfish family has over 600 members found in central and south america. Loricariidae from the upper orinoco river nathan k. I am a scientist interested in the conservation, origins, and interactions of freshwater fishes, with a particular focus on fishes from eastern north america and tropical south america. Millions of products all with free shipping australia wide. This category has the following 6 subcategories, out of 6 total. Several users including me are thinking about merging several amazontropics dated.
Liwei wu, chienchin liu, and simin lin 2011 identification of exotic sailfin catfish species pterygoplichthys, loricariidae in taiwan based on morphology and mtdna sequences. These fish are noted for the bony plates covering their bodies and their suckermouths. Lda9 hypostomus mutucae goldenblackspot have only seen this for sale once and i bought it. Azoo posters are 4color printing, spot uv coated, features variety of loricariidae species with scientific name. The family loricariidae covers a vast number of the socalled sucker mouthed catfish, which also includes those catfish generally classified or referred to as plecs. The list below must not be used as an authority reference synonymy list like those found in scientific published revisions, which must be the source to be used and cited eventually when they exist. Loricariidae name homonyms loricariidae common names armored catfishes in english loricariides in french plecostomas in spanish suckermouth armored catfishes. Strophocheilidae or southwestern africa dorcasiidae. Loricariidae includes several popular aquarium species that have become invasive in tropical. Several users including me are thinking about merging several nov 26, 2017 from. A comprehensive and informative page dedicated to sharing information on all aspects of the loricariidae family and their respective biotopes. The catfish that belong to this family can be found widespread throughout south america.
Loricariidae is the largest family of catfish order siluriformes, with 92 genera and just over 680 species to date, with new species being described each year. Several species of loricariids are not yet taxonomically identified and are commonly referred to by their lnumber. Lujan, phd gerstner scholar, american museum of natural history. Media in category loricariidae the following 12 files are in this category, out of 12 total. Loricariidae as a mechanism to adapt to a reservoir with poor habitat complexity silvana duarte1. The sailfin catfish, a collection of several morphologically similar species belonging to the genus. This species is relatively common in the aquarium hobby but is not easy to maintain and recommended only for experienced aquarists. Rodovia br 465, km 7, 23890000 seropedica, rj, brazil.
The catfish genus farlowella loricariidae is a group of 25 species that morphologically and behaviorally mimics sticks and are widely distributed throughout the amazon, orinoco, paraguay, and smaller atlantic drainages in northern south america, including in the maracaibo basin of venezuela. Reproductive plasticity of hypostomus affinis siluriformes. Lujan, phd gerstner scholar, american museum of natural history i am a scientist interested in the conservation, origins, and interactions of freshwater fishes, with a particular focus on fishes from eastern north america and tropical south america. Portal to information on the insect order diptera flies and midges and a forum for researchers on the insect group. Jan 31, 2008 back to nature guide to lcatfishes is an amazing text that succinctly presents detailed condensed information on a broad spectrum of this most endearing collection of loricariid catfishes. Mass merge of various pleco articles into loricariidae. A new species of tiger pleco panaqolus siluriformes. Federlese philosophiepodcast being martina deephire deepcast take action real estate investing with lo financial access 2 chocolate cool beans straight white men. Hypoptopomatinae, from the trombetas and marowijne river basins, in brazil and suriname. All aqualog reference books introduce each fish incl.
A new distinctively banded species of panaqolus siluriformes. The global invasion of the suckermouth armored catfish genus. Midget catfish, midget sucker catfish, golden otocinclus, dwarf otocinclus otocinclus affinis syn. Loricariidae see also website by jonathan armbruster. Can be readily recognised with their overlapping plates covering the body and the downturned suckermouth. Loricariids originate from freshwater habitats of costa rica, panama, and tropical and subtropical south america.
We present an updated list of ciidae for switzerland, based on identifying and checking of specimens in museums and private collections as well as new field records and literature searches. Loricariidae this is the largest family with about 700 species and still growing with the onslaught of the lnumbers. Loricariidae includes popular aquarium fishes and constitutes one of the most successful freshwater invasive. Systematics of the stickcatfishes farlowella, loricariidae. The site enables, for example, link submission and identification queries.
An albino armored catfish schizolecis guntheri scielo. Can be readily recognised with their overlapping plates covering the. Pages in category loricariidae stubs the following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 310 total. A new distinctively banded species of pseudolithoxus siluriformes. Identification of exotic sailfin catfish species pterygoplichthys, loricariidae in taiwan based on morphology and mtdna sequences liwei wu1, chienchin liu2, and simin lin1, 1department of life science, national taiwan normal university, taipei 116, taiwan 2institute of marine biology, national taiwan ocean university, keelung 202, taiwan. Nonnative suckermouth armored catfishes loricariidae of the. Michael legner my loricariidae and corydoras catfish. It can be told apart from all congeners by specimens larger than 60 mm sl possessing an extended pectoralfin spine forming an extremely long filament that may be more than four times the length of the first branched pectoralfin ray vs. Back to nature guide to lcatfishes is an amazing text that succinctly presents detailed condensed information on a broad spectrum of this most endearing collection of loricariid catfishes. Oligodranes obscuripennis loew, 1844, by subsequent designation becker, 19. Loricariidae, pterygoplichthys, florida, behavior, springs, manatee, nonnative species. The mouth is on the underside of the head and suction cup shaped. They are known to most in the home aquarium hobby as plecos or plecostomus. Loricariidae uk is a page for information about l number catfishes etc.
This reference book depicts all lnumbers up to l204 on 450 color photographs. A hardy, longlived catfish, that must be kept in a large tank. Download fulltext pdf description of a new genus and three new species of otothyrinae siluriformes, loricariidae article pdf available in zookeys 53415. Loricariidae the most beautiful lnumbers aqualog special. Description of a new catfish genus siluriformes, loricariidae from the tocantins river basin in central brazil, with comments on the historical zoogeography of the new taxon. Loricariidae from the western amazon basin in peru. This category is for stub articles relating to fish of the family loricariidae. Heres the only book that also shows all lda numbers.
Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Amazon sailfin catfish pterygoplichthys pardalis loricariidae in bangladesh. Speciessynonymy list for the family loricariidae as currently in fishbase important recommendation. Here is a photo showing a female with a nice red coloration and the male behind.
To add an article to this category, use loricariidaestub instead of pages in category loricariidae stubs the following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 310 total. Pdf parotocinclus halbothi, a new species of small armored. Loricariidae from an atlantic forest coastal basin. L6 if you would like to contribute to the monthly factsheets with an article, information or photos, please email me. Loricariidae is the largest family of catfish order siluriformes, with 92 genera and just over 680. Freshwater ecosystems occupy loricariidae wikimedia commons. Catalog microsoft office 2016 product key for free 100%. Shy for some time but after a few months it feeds at the front glass and is not that easily scared away. We recently had a spawn f rom our sturisomatichthys sp. Amazon sailfin catfish pterygoplichthys pardalis loricariidae in. Join the millions of readers who turn to scribds digital library to access an unlimited number of audiobooks, books, magazine articles, sheet music, and more.
Loricariinae from the laguna dos patos drainage, southern brazil, with the descriptions of two new species and the recognition of two species groups. The loricariidae are a large family of catfish siluriformes native to south and central america subcategories. New, possibly extinct lithogenine loricariid siluriformes, loricariidae from northern venezuela pdf. The new species is diagnosed from congeners by its color pattern consisting of dark and light bars on the body, bands on the fins, and with dots and vermiculations absent vs. Cardiidae article about cardiidae by the free dictionary. With all the publications that have been written on loricariids, back to nature guide to lcatfishes stands out as both a visual identification source. The back is light brown to gold while the belly is white. Pterygoplichthys, loricariidae in taiwan based on morphology and mtdna.
Siluriformes from main channels of the upper and middle amazon basin, with discussion of deep water specialization in loricariids. A new distinctively banded species of pseudolithoxus. In these pages we present various loricariidae species. It includes, among others, the genera ancistrus, chaetostoma, farlowella, hypancistrus, hypoptopoma, hypostomus, otocinclus, panaque, peckoltia, pterygoplichthys, rineloricaria, scobinancistrus, and sturisoma.
Download fulltext pdf parotocinclus halbothi, a new species of small armored catfish loricariidae. Panaqolus tankei is described from the xingu river, brazil. Cardiidae cockles, a family of bivalve mollusks having a strong, ribbed, heartshaped shell reaching 10 cm in length. Pdf description of a new genus and three new species of. The global invasion of the suckermouth armored catfish. Males develop small teethlike odontodes which adorn the leading pectoral fin rays and the back half of the fishes body. Order sigmurethra ureter originates near anterior margin of kidney, follows backward to posterior end, then reflexes forward along hindgut to open alongside anus. The serripes groenlandicus is among the largest of the approximately 250 widely distributed species.
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