- Jan 26, 17:50 Parotocinclus jequi (Loricariidae)
[changes]
Original_desc changed to [y] from [-].
- Jan 26, 14:55 Glyptothorax rupiri (Sisoridae) New Species
- Jan 26, 14:18 Glyptothorax motbungensis (Sisoridae) New Species
- Jan 26, 06:51 Glyptothorax chakpiensis (Sisoridae) New Species
- Jan 23, 19:49 Parotocinclus seridoensis (Loricariidae) New Species
- Jan 23, 16:41 Rhamdia enfurnada (Heptapteridae)
- Jan 23, 16:26 Phenacorhamdia cuspidata (Heptapteridae) New Species
- Jan 21, 13:53 Parauchenoglanis luendaensis (Auchenoglanididae)
[changes]
Desc_by changed to [Sithole, Vreven, Bragança, Musschoot & Chakona] from [Sithole, Vreven, Bragança, Musschoot & Chakona].
Type_loc_lat changed to [-9.5] from [9].
Type_loc_long changed to [20.25] from [20].
Type_loc_comp_lat changed to [9] from [0].
Type_loc_comp_long changed to [20] from [0].
Genus_etymology changed to [Parauchenoglanis: The Greek prefix para means near; in reference to the resemblance to Auchenoglanis.] from [Parauchenoglanis: The Greek prefix para means near; in reference to the resemblance to Auchenoglanis.].
Genus_identification changed to [In all Parauchenoglanis the small eyes are not covered by a transparent skin (having a free border). The first dorsal spine is small, the second large and strong followed by seven branched fin rays (rarely eight). Pectoral fin with one spine and 7-8 branched rays, pelvic fin with six rays (of which five are branched), anal fin with 6-10 branched rays. Edge of caudal is straight or rounded.] from [In all Parauchenoglanis the small eyes are not covered by a transparent skin (having a free border). The first dorsal spine is small, the second large and strong followed by seven branched fin rays (rarely eight). Pectoral fin with one spine and 7-8 branched rays, pelvic fin with six rays (of which five are branched), anal fin with 6-10 branched rays. Edge of caudal is straight or rounded.].
- Jan 20, 17:04 (Auchenipteridae)
[changes]
Brazil_negative_list changed to [n] from [].
Genus_etymology changed to [Tatia: Named after the ichthyologist C. Tate Regan.] from [Tatia: Named after the ichthyologist C. Tate Regan.].
Canonical_topic_id changed to [52743] from [].
Identification changed to [T. intermedia is often confused with T. galaxias. Both species have dark base with light spots, but on T. intermedia spots are off-white and fade with age. In T. galaxias the spots are bright white, and the body is velvety black. The body shape of T. galaxias is also more slender.] from [T. intermedia is often confused with T. galaxias. Both species have dark base with light spots, but on T. intermedia spots are off-white and fade with age. In T. galaxias the spots are bright white, and the body is velvety black. The body shape of T. galaxias is also more slender.].
Breeding changed to [Has been bred several times by different people. A substantial number of eggs are produced kept together by a kind of jelly. These eggs are not eaten by the adults and hatch within a few days.
Planet Catfish user Daniel Blom was able to prove that a female deposited fertile eggs without a male specimen around, thus indicating that this species also has internal fertilization, a fact which was (is) doubted by scientists.] from [Has been bred several times by different people. Large number of eggs kept together by a kind of jelly. These eggs are not eaten by the adults and hatch within a few days.
Planet Catfish user Daniel Blom was able to prove that a female deposited fertile eggs without a male specimen around, thus indicating that this species also has internal fertilization, a fact which was (is) doubted by scientists.].
- Jan 19, 05:16 Rineloricaria giua (Loricariidae)
[changes]
Desc_by changed to [Castellanos-Mejía, Londoño-Burbano, Ochoa, García-Alzate & DoNascimiento] from [Castellanos-Mejía, Londoño-Burbano, Ochoa, García-Alzate & DoNascimiento].
Original_desc changed to [y] from [-].
Type_locality changed to [Tucuy River, Magdalena River Basin, La Jagua de Ibirico, Cesar, Colombia, 9°35'13"N, 73°18'34.9"W, elevation 122 meters.] from [Colombia, Cesar, La Jagua de Ibirico, Tucuy River, Magdalena River Basin, 9°35'13''N, 73°18'34.9''W, 122m a.s.l.].
Type_loc_lat changed to [9.5869444444444] from [0].
Type_loc_long changed to [-73.309694444444] from [0].
Etymology changed to [The specific epithet guia, a noun in apposition honoring the Grupo de Ictiología of Universidad de Antioquia (acronym GIUA).] from [The specific epithet guia, a noun in apposition honoring the Grupo de Ictiología of Universidad de Antioquia (acronym GIUA).].
Literature changed to [Ichthyology & Herpetology v. 112 (no. 3), pp 434, Figs. 1B, 4, 5.] from [Ichthyology & Herpetology v. 112 (no. 3), pp 429–443.].
Identification changed to [Rineloricaria giua is distinguished from all trans-Andean and Central American congeners except R. jubata and R. uracantha by having four or five rows of median abdominal plates (vs. three or more than six). R. giua is also distinguished from all trans-Andean and Central American congeners except R. magdalenae by having lateral margins of the snout straight (vs. convex).] from [Rineloricaria giua is distinguished from all trans-Andean and Central American congeners except R. jubata and R. uracantha by having four or five rows of median abdominal plates (vs. three or more than six). R. giua is also distinguished from all trans-Andean and Central American congeners except R. magdalenae by having lateral margins of the snout straight (vs. convex).].
Genus_breeding changed to [In captivity, most Rineloricaria will spawn in open ended tubes.] from [In captivity, most Rineloricaria will spawn in open ended tubes.].
- Jan 19, 05:16 (Loricariidae)
[changes]
Desc_by changed to [Meza-Vargas, Ramirez & Lujan] from [].
Year changed to [2024] from [0].
Original_desc changed to [y] from [-].
Type_locality changed to [Unnamed left-bank tributary of Aguaytia River, Ucayali River, Amazon basin, Shambillo, Boqueron District, Padre Abad Province, Ucayali Department, Peru, 09°0'29.88"S, 75°37'1.92"W, elevation 365 meters.] from [].
Type_loc_lat changed to [-9.0083] from [0].
Type_loc_long changed to [-75.6172] from [0].
Literature changed to [Zoosystematics and Evolution v. 100 (no. 4), pp 1392, Fig. 2.] from [].
Genus_identification changed to [The genus Chaetostoma is not straightforward to identify, but as a general rule, the species has spines behind the gill-cover (interopercular odontodes), no plates on the abdomen, and aside from C. platyrhynchus also lack plates on the snout edge. Different from Ancistrus by not having fleshy tentacles on the snout.] from [The genus Chaetostoma is not straightforward to identify, but as a general rule, the species has spines behind the gill-cover (interopercular odontodes), no plates on the abdomen, and aside from C. platyrhynchus also lack plates on the snout edge. Different from Ancistrus by not having fleshy tentacles on the snout.].
- Jan 19, 05:15 Rineloricaria atratoensis (Loricariidae)
[changes]
Desc_by changed to [Castellanos-Mejía, Londoño-Burbano, Ochoa, García-Alzate & DoNascimiento] from [Castellanos-Mejía, Londoño-Burbano, Ochoa, García-Alzate & DoNascimiento].
Type_locality changed to [Caño Chageradó, Atrato River basin, Murindó, Antioqui, Colombia, 06°49'56"N, 76°48'31"W, elevation 8 meters.] from [Colombia, Antioquia, Murindó, caño Chageradó, Atrato River basin, 06°49'56''N, 76°84'31''W.].
Type_loc_lat changed to [6.8322222222222] from [0].
Type_loc_long changed to [-76.808611111111] from [0].
Literature changed to [Ichthyology & Herpetology v. 112 (no. 3), pp 430, Figs. 1A, 2.] from [Ichthyology & Herpetology v. 112 (no. 3), pp 429–443.].
Identification changed to [Rineloricaria atratoensis is distinguished from all trans-Andean and Central American congeners by having the first (unbranched) ray of dorsal, pectoral, and pelvic fins extended as a short filament (vs. coterminous with branched rays), and from all of these species except R. magdalenae by having a paired deep depression between the nostrils and the interorbital region.] from [Rineloricaria atratoensis is distinguished from all trans-Andean and Central American congeners by having the first (unbranched) ray of dorsal, pectoral, and pelvic fins extended as a short filament (vs. coterminous with branched rays), and from all of these species except R. magdalenae by having a paired deep depression between the nostrils and the interorbital region.].
Genus_breeding changed to [In captivity, most Rineloricaria will spawn in open ended tubes.] from [In captivity, most Rineloricaria will spawn in open ended tubes.].
- Jan 19, 05:14 (Loricariidae)
[changes]
Year changed to [2003] from [2002].
Genus_breeding changed to [In captivity, most Rineloricaria will spawn in open ended tubes.] from [In captivity, most Rineloricaria will spawn in open ended tubes.].
- Jan 19, 05:13 (Bagridae)
[changes]
Type_locality changed to [Mangaldai, Assam-Bhutan Frontier, Darrang district, India.] from [Mangaldai, Assam-Bhutan Frontier, India.].
Literature changed to [Records of the Indian Museum (Calcutta) v. 7 (pt. 5) (art. 35), pp 443, Pl. 41 (figs. 4, 4a-b).] from [Records of the Indian Museum (Calcutta) v. 7 (pt 5).].
Genus_identification changed to [The bagrid catfish genus Olyra is known from the Ganges-Brahmaputra river system in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent. It is also known from localities southwards to the Manimalai River in southwestern India and eastwards to the Mae Klong River drainage in western Thailand. The genus is a supported monophyletic group diagnosed by the following combination of external characters: anguilliform body; unossified first and second dorsal-fin elements; and greatly enlarged upper caudal-fin lobe.] from [The bagrid catfish genus Olyra is known from the Ganges-Brahmaputra river system in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent. It is also known from localities southwards to the Manimalai River in southwestern India and eastwards to the Mae Klong River drainage in western Thailand. The genus is a supported monophyletic group diagnosed by the following combination of external characters: anguilliform body; unossified first and second dorsal-fin elements; and greatly enlarged upper caudal-fin lobe.].
- Jan 19, 05:13 (Pimelodidae)
[changes]
Literature changed to [The Natural history of fishes of Guiana Part I, pp 181, Pl. 7.] from [The Natural history of fishes of Guiana, pp 181, Pl. 7.].
Identification changed to [Only large pimelodid with numerous spots but no stripes. Large flat barbels. A large black spot is present on the lower caudal lobe. Possibly more than one valid species is currently classified as P. notatus given the reported differences in colouration, habitat, and adult size.] from [Only large pimelodid with numerous spots but no stripes. Large flat barbels. A large black spot is present on the lower caudal lobe. Possibly more than one valid species is currently classified as P. notatus given the reported differences in colouration, habitat, and adult size.].
- Jan 19, 05:12 (Heptapteridae)
[changes]
Type_locality changed to [Huachi, Beni River, Bolivia.] from [Huachi, Bolivia.].
Genus_etymology changed to [Phenacorhamdia from phenax, imposter or cheat and Rhamdia, a related genus, i.e., a false Rhamdia, presumably referring to similarity to that genus.] from [Phenacorhamdia from phenax, imposter or cheat and Rhamdia, a related genus, i.e., a false Rhamdia, presumably referring to similarity to that genus.].
- Jan 19, 05:12 (Sisoridae)
[changes]
Desc_by changed to [Shangningam, Kosygin & Gurumayum] from [].
Year changed to [2024] from [0].
Original_desc changed to [y] from [].
Type_locality changed to [Maruiti stream, Zeilad Wildlife Sanctuary near Tongtao village, Barak-Surma-Meghna River drainage, Tamenglong District, Manipur, India, 24°54ʹ20.9"N, 93°22ʹ41.16"E.] from [].
Type_loc_lat changed to [24] from [0].
Type_loc_long changed to [93] from [0].
Literature changed to [Records of the Zoological Survey of India v. 124 (no. 2), pp 114, Figs. 1-2.] from [].
Genus_identification changed to [Sisorid catfishes of the genus Glyptothorax Blyth are benthic inhabitants of torrential waters of rivers and streams in montane and submontane parts of tropical Asia. The members of the genus are adapted to attach themselves to rocks and boulders against strong currents by means of a thoracic adhesive apparatus comprising grooves and folded pleats of skin parallel or oblique to the longitudinal axis of the body. The genus has a wide distribution, ranging from Turkey and Syria in the west, to India and China in the east, and extending further southeastward to Indonesia. With 84 nominal species, Glyptothorax are the most speciose genus of catfishes in Asia (Eschmeyer et al., 1998, Ng, 2005); 67 species were treated as valid by Thomson & Page (2006).] from [Sisorid catfishes of the genus Glyptothorax Blyth are benthic inhabitants of torrential waters of rivers and streams in montane and submontane parts of tropical Asia. The members of the genus are adapted to attach themselves to rocks and boulders against strong currents by means of a thoracic adhesive apparatus comprising grooves and folded pleats of skin parallel or oblique to the longitudinal axis of the body. The genus has a wide distribution, ranging from Turkey and Syria in the west, to India and China in the east, and extending further southeastward to Indonesia. With 84 nominal species, Glyptothorax are the most speciose genus of catfishes in Asia (Eschmeyer et al., 1998, Ng, 2005); 67 species were treated as valid by Thomson & Page (2006).].
- Jan 19, 05:12 Parauchenoglanis chiumbeensis (Auchenoglanididae)
[changes]
Desc_by changed to [Sithole, Vreven, Bragança, Musschoot & Chakona] from [].
Year changed to [2024] from [0].
Original_desc changed to [y] from [].
Type_locality changed to [River Mololo, affluent River Chiumbe, Kasai subbasin, Angola, 7°49ʹS, 21°5ʹE.] from [].
Type_loc_lat changed to [7] from [0].
Type_loc_long changed to [21] from [0].
Genus_etymology changed to [Parauchenoglanis: The Greek prefix para means near; in reference to the resemblance to Auchenoglanis.] from [Parauchenoglanis: The Greek prefix para means near; in reference to the resemblance to Auchenoglanis.].
Literature changed to [Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society Advance access v. 202, pp 27, Fig. 15.] from [].
Genus_identification changed to [In all Parauchenoglanis the small eyes are not covered by a transparent skin (having a free border). The first dorsal spine is small, the second large and strong followed by seven branched fin rays (rarely eight). Pectoral fin with one spine and 7-8 branched rays, pelvic fin with six rays (of which five are branched), anal fin with 6-10 branched rays. Edge of caudal is straight or rounded.] from [In all Parauchenoglanis the small eyes are not covered by a transparent skin (having a free border). The first dorsal spine is small, the second large and strong followed by seven branched fin rays (rarely eight). Pectoral fin with one spine and 7-8 branched rays, pelvic fin with six rays (of which five are branched), anal fin with 6-10 branched rays. Edge of caudal is straight or rounded.].
- Jan 19, 05:11 Parauchenoglanis lueleensis (Auchenoglanididae)
[changes]
Desc_by changed to [Sithole, Vreven, Bragança, Musschoot & Chakona] from [].
Year changed to [2024] from [0].
Original_desc changed to [y] from [].
Type_locality changed to [Luxico, above drift in tributary 2, Kasai subbasin, Angola, 7°45ʹ05.7"S, 19°57ʹ18.8"E.] from [].
Type_loc_lat changed to [7] from [0].
Type_loc_long changed to [19] from [0].
Genus_etymology changed to [Parauchenoglanis: The Greek prefix para means near; in reference to the resemblance to Auchenoglanis.] from [Parauchenoglanis: The Greek prefix para means near; in reference to the resemblance to Auchenoglanis.].
Literature changed to [Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society Advance access v. 202, pp 21, Fig. 10.] from [].
Genus_identification changed to [In all Parauchenoglanis the small eyes are not covered by a transparent skin (having a free border). The first dorsal spine is small, the second large and strong followed by seven branched fin rays (rarely eight). Pectoral fin with one spine and 7-8 branched rays, pelvic fin with six rays (of which five are branched), anal fin with 6-10 branched rays. Edge of caudal is straight or rounded.] from [In all Parauchenoglanis the small eyes are not covered by a transparent skin (having a free border). The first dorsal spine is small, the second large and strong followed by seven branched fin rays (rarely eight). Pectoral fin with one spine and 7-8 branched rays, pelvic fin with six rays (of which five are branched), anal fin with 6-10 branched rays. Edge of caudal is straight or rounded.].
- Jan 19, 05:11 Parauchenoglanis poikilos (Auchenoglanididae)
[changes]
Desc_by changed to [Sithole, Vreven, Bragança, Musschoot & Chakona] from [].
Year changed to [2024] from [0].
Original_desc changed to [y] from [].
Type_locality changed to [Lovua, opposite Capeia Village on bamboo track, Kasai subbasin, Angola, 8°20ʹ16.3"S, 20°14ʹ29.0"E.] from [].
Type_loc_lat changed to [8] from [0].
Type_loc_long changed to [20] from [0].
Genus_etymology changed to [Parauchenoglanis: The Greek prefix para means near; in reference to the resemblance to Auchenoglanis.] from [Parauchenoglanis: The Greek prefix para means near; in reference to the resemblance to Auchenoglanis.].
Literature changed to [Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society Advance access v. 202, pp 22, Fig. 11.] from [].
Genus_identification changed to [In all Parauchenoglanis the small eyes are not covered by a transparent skin (having a free border). The first dorsal spine is small, the second large and strong followed by seven branched fin rays (rarely eight). Pectoral fin with one spine and 7-8 branched rays, pelvic fin with six rays (of which five are branched), anal fin with 6-10 branched rays. Edge of caudal is straight or rounded.] from [In all Parauchenoglanis the small eyes are not covered by a transparent skin (having a free border). The first dorsal spine is small, the second large and strong followed by seven branched fin rays (rarely eight). Pectoral fin with one spine and 7-8 branched rays, pelvic fin with six rays (of which five are branched), anal fin with 6-10 branched rays. Edge of caudal is straight or rounded.].
- Jan 19, 02:51 Parauchenoglanis dolichorhinus (Auchenoglanididae)
[changes]
Desc_by changed to [Sithole, Vreven, Bragança, Musschoot & Chakona] from [].
Year changed to [2024] from [0].
Original_desc changed to [y] from [].
Type_locality changed to [Posto 5, Kwanza basin, Angola, 09°48ʹ23"S, 15°24ʹ30"E.] from [].
Type_loc_lat changed to [9] from [0].
Type_loc_long changed to [15] from [0].
Genus_etymology changed to [Parauchenoglanis: The Greek prefix para means near; in reference to the resemblance to Auchenoglanis.] from [Parauchenoglanis: The Greek prefix para means near; in reference to the resemblance to Auchenoglanis.].
Literature changed to [Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society Advance access v. 202, pp 20, Figs. 8-9.] from [].
Genus_identification changed to [In all Parauchenoglanis the small eyes are not covered by a transparent skin (having a free border). The first dorsal spine is small, the second large and strong followed by seven branched fin rays (rarely eight). Pectoral fin with one spine and 7-8 branched rays, pelvic fin with six rays (of which five are branched), anal fin with 6-10 branched rays. Edge of caudal is straight or rounded.] from [In all Parauchenoglanis the small eyes are not covered by a transparent skin (having a free border). The first dorsal spine is small, the second large and strong followed by seven branched fin rays (rarely eight). Pectoral fin with one spine and 7-8 branched rays, pelvic fin with six rays (of which five are branched), anal fin with 6-10 branched rays. Edge of caudal is straight or rounded.].
- Jan 19, 02:51 Parauchenoglanis ernstswartzi (Auchenoglanididae)
[changes]
Desc_by changed to [Sithole, Vreven, Bragança, Musschoot & Chakona] from [].
Year changed to [2024] from [0].
Original_desc changed to [y] from [].
Type_locality changed to [Luxico, eastern shore of Lake Carumbo, Kasai subbasin, Angola, 7°47ʹ54.6"S, 19°56ʹ46.8"E.] from [].
Type_loc_lat changed to [7] from [0].
Type_loc_long changed to [19] from [0].
Genus_etymology changed to [Parauchenoglanis: The Greek prefix para means near; in reference to the resemblance to Auchenoglanis.] from [Parauchenoglanis: The Greek prefix para means near; in reference to the resemblance to Auchenoglanis.].
Literature changed to [Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society Advance access v. 202, pp 23, Fig. 12.] from [].
Genus_identification changed to [In all Parauchenoglanis the small eyes are not covered by a transparent skin (having a free border). The first dorsal spine is small, the second large and strong followed by seven branched fin rays (rarely eight). Pectoral fin with one spine and 7-8 branched rays, pelvic fin with six rays (of which five are branched), anal fin with 6-10 branched rays. Edge of caudal is straight or rounded.] from [In all Parauchenoglanis the small eyes are not covered by a transparent skin (having a free border). The first dorsal spine is small, the second large and strong followed by seven branched fin rays (rarely eight). Pectoral fin with one spine and 7-8 branched rays, pelvic fin with six rays (of which five are branched), anal fin with 6-10 branched rays. Edge of caudal is straight or rounded.].
- Jan 19, 02:51 (Auchenipteridae)
[changes]
Etymology changed to [Oncinus from the Latin name of this species namesake, the Jaguar (Panthera onca)] from [Oncinus from the Latin name of this species namesake, the Jaguar (Panthera onca)].
Literature changed to [The Natural history of fishes of Guiana Part I, pp 173, Pl. 4.] from [The Natural history of fishes of Guiana, pp 173, Pl. 4.].
General changed to [A species that becomes active at late dusk and remains so until first light. Spends all of the daytime crammed into a dark spot in the aquarium, or, in nature, driftwood crevices and holes.
Liosomadoras is the only genus in Auchenipteridae with a postcleithral process, which is the reason this genus was previously placed in Doradidae.] from [A species that becomes active at late dusk and remains so until first light. Spends all of the daytime crammed into a dark spot in the aquarium, or, in nature, driftwood crevices and holes.
Liosomadoras is the only genus in Auchenipteridae with a postcleithral process, which is the reason this genus was previously placed in Doradidae.].
- Jan 19, 02:46 Parauchenoglanis patersoni (Auchenoglanididae)
[changes]
Desc_by changed to [Sithole, Vreven, Bragança, Musschoot & Chakona] from [].
Year changed to [2024] from [0].
Original_desc changed to [y] from [].
Type_locality changed to [Posto 5, Kwanza basin, Angola, 9°48ʹ23"S, 15°24ʹ30"E.] from [].
Type_loc_lat changed to [9] from [0].
Type_loc_long changed to [15] from [0].
Genus_etymology changed to [Parauchenoglanis: The Greek prefix para means near; in reference to the resemblance to Auchenoglanis.] from [Parauchenoglanis: The Greek prefix para means near; in reference to the resemblance to Auchenoglanis.].
Literature changed to [Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society Advance access v. 202, pp 18, Figs. 4A, 7.] from [].
Genus_identification changed to [In all Parauchenoglanis the small eyes are not covered by a transparent skin (having a free border). The first dorsal spine is small, the second large and strong followed by seven branched fin rays (rarely eight). Pectoral fin with one spine and 7-8 branched rays, pelvic fin with six rays (of which five are branched), anal fin with 6-10 branched rays. Edge of caudal is straight or rounded.] from [In all Parauchenoglanis the small eyes are not covered by a transparent skin (having a free border). The first dorsal spine is small, the second large and strong followed by seven branched fin rays (rarely eight). Pectoral fin with one spine and 7-8 branched rays, pelvic fin with six rays (of which five are branched), anal fin with 6-10 branched rays. Edge of caudal is straight or rounded.].
- Jan 19, 02:46 Parauchenoglanis megalasma (Auchenoglanididae)
[changes]
Desc_by changed to [Sithole, Vreven, Bragança, Musschoot & Chakona] from [].
Year changed to [2024] from [0].
Original_desc changed to [y] from [].
Type_locality changed to [Main river above confluence with tributary 1, Luele, Kasai subbasin, Angola, 7°45ʹ20.1"S, 19°57ʹ19.4"E.] from [].
Type_loc_lat changed to [7] from [0].
Type_loc_long changed to [19] from [0].
Genus_etymology changed to [Parauchenoglanis: The Greek prefix para means near; in reference to the resemblance to Auchenoglanis.] from [Parauchenoglanis: The Greek prefix para means near; in reference to the resemblance to Auchenoglanis.].
Literature changed to [Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society Advance access v. 202, pp 24, Fig. 13.] from [].
Genus_identification changed to [In all Parauchenoglanis the small eyes are not covered by a transparent skin (having a free border). The first dorsal spine is small, the second large and strong followed by seven branched fin rays (rarely eight). Pectoral fin with one spine and 7-8 branched rays, pelvic fin with six rays (of which five are branched), anal fin with 6-10 branched rays. Edge of caudal is straight or rounded.] from [In all Parauchenoglanis the small eyes are not covered by a transparent skin (having a free border). The first dorsal spine is small, the second large and strong followed by seven branched fin rays (rarely eight). Pectoral fin with one spine and 7-8 branched rays, pelvic fin with six rays (of which five are branched), anal fin with 6-10 branched rays. Edge of caudal is straight or rounded.].
- Jan 19, 02:45 (Loricariidae)
- Jan 18, 00:56 Hoplisoma sp. (Cw212) (Callichthyidae)
- Jan 18, 00:44 (Doradidae)
[changes]
Canonical_topic_id changed to [51630] from [].
Identification changed to [Reasonably easy to ID although young fish can look quite variable. Some degree of sexual dichromatism exists and the males bear a resemblance to the larger Anadoras grypus. Very often sold under the incorrect name of Amblydoras hancockii.] from [Reasonably easy to ID although young fish can look quite variable. Some degree of sexual dichromatism exists and the males bear a resemblance to the larger Anadoras grypus. Very often sold under the incorrect name of Amblydoras hancockii.].
Breeding changed to [In the aquarium, this species is an egg scatterer. But reports exist of reproduction in the wild which involves a bubble nest built in plants which the male guards. The author has collected exceedingly small (< 10 mm SL) young Amblydoras in semi-aquatic reeds and partially submerged shrubs. No adults were collected in water about 45 cm deep. Youngsters were everywhere and one swipe of the net could turn up ten or more young.] from [In the aquarium, this species appears to be an egg scatterer. But reports exist of reproduction in the wild which involves a bubble nest built in plants which the male guards. The author has collected very small ( < 10 mm SL) young Amblydoras in semi-aquatic reeds and partially submerged shrubs. No adults were collected in water about 45 cm deep. Youngsters were everywhere and one swipe of the net could turn up 10 or more young.].
- Jan 16, 19:22 (Auchenipteridae)
[changes]
Distribution changed to [South America: Upper Amazon River basin.] from [South America: Suriname and Marowijne River basins.].
- Jan 16, 13:18 (Loricariidae)
[changes]
Desc_by changed to [Andrade, Uzeda, Paiola, Siqueira-Cesar, Okubo, Marques-Frisoni & Langeani] from [].
Year changed to [2024] from [0].
Original_desc changed to [y] from [].
Type_locality changed to [Unnamed stream on Highway AMG-1915 (Piquete - Delfim Moreira), Rio Sapucaí drainage, Rio Grande subbasin, Delfim Moreira, Minas Gerais, Brazil, 22°32'31.3"S, 45°14'28.8"W, elevation 1.331 meters.] from [].
Type_loc_lat changed to [-22.542027777778] from [0].
Type_loc_long changed to [-45.241333333333] from [0].
Literature changed to [Neotropical Ichthyology v. 22 (no. 4): e240021, pp 14, Figs. 10-11.] from [].
- Jan 16, 13:18 (Loricariidae)
[changes]
Desc_by changed to [Uzeda, Paiola, Siqueira-Cesar, Okubo, Marques-Frisoni, Andrade & Langeani] from [].
Year changed to [2024] from [0].
Original_desc changed to [y] from [].
Type_locality changed to [Rio Capivari at Engenho da Serra district, rio Sapucaí drainage, rio Grande subbasin, Itamonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, 22°21'04.38"S, 44°47'11.66"W, elevation 1.357 meters.] from [].
Type_loc_lat changed to [-22.351216666667] from [0].
Type_loc_long changed to [-44.786572222222] from [0].
Literature changed to [Neotropical Ichthyology v. 22 (no. 4): e240021, pp 4, Figs. 1, 2B, 3, 4A, 5A, 6B, 7.] from [].
- Jan 11, 02:08 (Auchenoglanididae)
[changes]
Desc_by changed to [Modimo, Bernt, Monsembula Iyaba, Mbimbi & Liyandja] from [Modimo, Bernt, Monsembula Iyaba, Mbimbi & Liyandja].
Type_locality changed to [Ndzaa River, 4.6 km upstream of the Ndzaa confluence with the Mfimi River, Kutu Territory, Mai-Ndombe Province, D. R. Congo, 02°48'17.3"S, 18°11'08.0"E.] from [Ndzaa River, 4.6 km upstream of the Ndzaa confluence with the Mfimi River, Kutu Territory, Mai-Ndombe Province, D. R. Congo, 02°48'17.3"S, 18°11'08.0"E.].
Type_loc_comp_lat changed to [-2.8048055555556] from [0].
Type_loc_comp_long changed to [18.185555555556] from [0].
Genus_etymology changed to [Parauchenoglanis: The Greek prefix para means near; in reference to the resemblance to Auchenoglanis.] from [Parauchenoglanis: The Greek prefix para means near; in reference to the resemblance to Auchenoglanis.].
Genus_canonical_topic_id changed to [52747] from [].
Genus_identification changed to [In all Parauchenoglanis the small eyes are not covered by a transparent skin (having a free border). The first dorsal spine is small, the second large and strong followed by seven branched fin rays (rarely eight). Pectoral fin with one spine and 7-8 branched rays, pelvic fin with six rays (of which five are branched), anal fin with 6-10 branched rays. Edge of caudal is straight or rounded.] from [In all Parauchenoglanis the small eyes are not covered by a transparent skin (having a free border). The first dorsal spine is small, the second large and strong followed by seven branched fin rays (rarely eight). Pectoral fin with one spine and 7-8 branched rays, pelvic fin with six rays (of which five are branched), anal fin with 6-10 branched rays. Edge of caudal is straight or rounded.].
- Jan 10, 10:34 (Loricariidae)
[changes]
Desc_by changed to [Lujan, Armbruster & Sabaj Pérez] from [Lujan, Armbruster & Sabaj].
Type_locality changed to [Río Casiquiare, 73 kilometers northeast of San Carlos de Río Negro, 2°21'09"N, 66°34'31"W, Amazonas, Venezuela.] from [Venezuela, Amazonas: Rio Casiquaire, bedrock in stream 73 km NE of San Carlos de Rio Negro (2 21' 09''N 66 34' 31''W)].
Type_loc_lat changed to [2.3525] from [0].
Type_loc_long changed to [-66.575277777778] from [0].
Literature changed to [Ichthyological Exploration of Freshwaters v. 18 (no. 2), pp 164, Figs. 1b, 2-3.] from [Ichthyological Exploration of Freshwaters. v. 18 (no. 3): 163-174].
- Jan 10, 10:32 (Loricariidae)
- Jan 09, 13:36 (Callichthyidae)
[changes]
Literature changed to [Revista del Museo Argentino de Ciencias Naturales, n.s. v. 11 (no. 2) [for 2009], pp 204, Fig. 2.] from [for 2009], pp 204, Fig. 2 [Revista del Museo Argentino de Ciencias Naturales, n.s. v. 11 (no. 2).].
- Jan 09, 13:35 (Callichthyidae)
[changes]
Literature changed to [Revista del Museo Argentino de Ciencias Naturales, n.s. v. 11 (no. 2) [for 2009], pp 200, Fig. 1.] from [for 2009], pp 200, Fig. 1 [Revista del Museo Argentino de Ciencias Naturales, n.s. v. 11 (no. 2).].
- Jan 08, 14:35 Brochis (sub-clade 3) sp. (Cw210) (Callichthyidae)
- Jan 08, 14:35 Hoplisoma sp. (Cw211) (Callichthyidae)
- Jan 07, 13:09 (Loricariidae)
[changes]
Brazil_negative_list changed to [n] from [].
Genus_etymology changed to [The name Ancistrus is derived from the Greek word agkistron, meaning hook, in reference to the interopercular odontodes that are hooked.] from [The name Ancistrus is derived from the Greek word agkistron, meaning hook, in reference to the interopercular odontodes that are hooked.].
Etymology changed to [This specific epithet literally means naked (gymnos=naked) snout (rhynkus=snout) and refers to the reduced number of tentacles on its snout compared to other Ancistrus species.] from [This specific epithet literally means naked (gymnos=naked) snout (rhynkus=snout) and refers to the reduced number of tentacles on its snout compared to other Ancistrus species.].
Literature_url changed to [https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/12805094#page/3/mode/1up] from [].
Genus_identification changed to [Mature males and sometimes females have soft tentacles (bushy fleshy growths) on the snout - this is unique to the genus Ancistrus.] from [Mature males and sometimes females have soft tentacles (bushy fleshy growths) on the snout - this is unique to the genus Ancistrus.].
Sexing changed to [Typical for the genus with males possessing the so-called "bushy nose". Females also may have much smaller growths on the head but to a much lesser extent.] from [Typical for the genus with males possessing the so-called "bushy nose". Females also may have much smaller growths on the head but to a much lesser extent.].
Distribution changed to [South America: Venezuela: Coastal rivers of Falcón, Lara, Carabobo and Yaracuy states and upper Pao River drainage in the Orinoco River basin.] from [South America: Upper Pao River basin in the Orinoco River drainage and along coastal rivers of Carabobo and Yaracuy States, Venezuela.].
Genus_feeding changed to [Ancistrus should be fed mainly on vegetarian foods. Prepared foods include algae wafers and spirulina based sinking food. Vegetables such as courgette/zucchini, and (English) cucumber are an excellent addition to the diet, along with the odd, small amount of more meaty foods.] from [Ancistrus should be fed mainly on vegetarian foods. Prepared foods include algae wafers and spirulina based sinking food. Vegetables such as courgette/zucchini, and (English) cucumber are an excellent addition to the diet, along with the odd, small amount of more meaty foods.].
Genus_breeding changed to [All Ancistrus species are cave-breeders, where the male looks after the eggs and young fry.] from [All Ancistrus species are cave-breeders, where the male looks after the eggs and young fry.].
- Jan 06, 12:34 (Loricariidae)
[changes]
Literature_url changed to [http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1679-62252004000300001&lng=en&nrm=iso&tlng=en] from [http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1679-62252004000300001&lng=en&nrm=iso&tlng=en].
Breeding changed to [See forum topic for first breeding account. Spawned in a small tank, water was about 25C, pH 6.6, 2 dGH, <1 dKH, 1 ppm PO4, 10 ppm NO3.] from [Unknown.].
- Jan 06, 12:29 Imparfinis mishky (Heptapteridae)
[changes]
Desc_by changed to [Almirón, Casciotta, Bechara, Ruíz Díaz, Bruno] from [Almirón, Casciotta, Bechara, Ruíz Díaz, Bruno, d].
Type_locality changed to [Esteros del Iberá, río Corriente, Capitá Miní, 28°53'15.3"S, 58°22'02.7"W, Río Paraná basin, Argentina.] from [Esteros del Iberá, río Corriente, Capitá Miní, 28°53'15.3"S, 58°22'02.7"W, Río Paraná basin, Argentina.].
- Jan 05, 07:30 (Loricariidae)
[changes]
Desc_by changed to [Isbrücker & Nijssen] from [Isbrücker & Nijssen].
Brazil_negative_list changed to [n] from [].
Genus_breeding changed to [In captivity, most Rineloricaria will spawn in open ended tubes.] from [].
- Jan 05, 07:30 (Loricariidae)
[changes]
Type_locality changed to [Middle Amazon River, possibly Río Negro, Brazil.] from [Middle Amazon River, possibly Río Negro, Brazil.].
Brazil_negative_list changed to [n] from [].
Genus_canonical_topic_id changed to [48854] from [324637].
Genus_identification changed to [The genus <em>Farlowella</em> is distinguished by its elongate and slender body with a pronounced rostrum (of variable length), having the dorsal fin located near the middle of the body and only slightly anterior to the anal fin (vs. having the dorsal fin conspicuously closer to the head than the tail, and significantly further anterior than the anal fin), and having a brownish color with two lateral dark stripes beginning at the tip of the rostrum, passing through the eyes and ending at the tail. A key to the genus can be found <a href="https://www.planetcatfish.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=324637#p324637">here</a>.] from [The genus <em>Farlowella</em> is distinguished by its elongate and slender body with a pronounced rostrum (of variable length), having the dorsal fin located near the middle of the body and only slightly anterior to the anal fin (vs. having the dorsal fin conspicuously closer to the head than the tail, and significantly further anterior than the anal fin), and having a brownish color with two lateral dark stripes beginning at the tip of the rostrum, passing through the eyes and ending at the tail. A key to the genus can be found <a href="https://www.planetcatfish.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=324637#p324637">here</a>.].
Genus_tankmates changed to [Smaller Tetras or Rasboras are suitably mannered - perhaps hatchetfish are best. Avoid fast or "nippy" fishes such as Danios or Barbs. Will do well with <em>Corydoras</em> catfish, but larger catfish or cichlids are to be avoided.] from [Smaller Tetras or Rasboras are suitably mannered - perhaps hatchetfish are best. Avoid fast or "nippy" fishes such as Danios or Barbs. Will do well with <em>Corydoras</em> catfish, but larger catfish or cichlids are to be avoided.].
- Jan 03, 23:51 (Horabagridae)
[changes]
Original_desc changed to [-] from [].
Etymology changed to [The specific epithet obscurus (Latin) to describe both the dark, cloudy colour pattern of this species and also the confusion between H. obscurus and the similar-looking, sympatric H. nigricollaris.] from [].
Literature changed to [Indian J. Fish., 71 (4): 20-26, 2024.] from [].
Literature_url changed to [https://doi.org/10.21077/ijf.2024.71.4.146333-03] from [].
Sl changed to [408] from [0].
General changed to [In nature, this species is found in areas of fast water flow over hard rocky bedrock.] from [].
Distribution changed to [Chalakkudy River basin between the Athirapilly waterfalls and the dam at Thumburm.] from [].
Feeding changed to [Regurgitated stomach contents of captured individuals sometime contain bivalve shells. Local fishermen use fruit of the palm oil as bait to attract and capture this species and sympatric Horabagrus nigricollaris.] from [].
- Jan 02, 01:41 (Akysidae)
[changes]
Distribution changed to [Asia: Indonesia.] from [Asia: Indonesia, Barito River drainage in southern Borneo.].
- Jan 02, 01:41 (Akysidae)
[changes]
Distribution changed to [Asia.] from [Sumatra, Indonesia.].
- Jan 02, 01:41 (Bagridae)
[changes]
Type_locality changed to [Sungai Kahang and tributary about 44.4 kilometers from Mersing turnoff to Kluang just before side road to Endau Rompin Taman Negara, kilometer 96 from Mersing to Batu Pahat (2°3.93'N, 103°31.58'E), Johor, Malaysia.] from [Sungai Kahang and trib. ca. 44.4 km from Mersing turnoff to Kluang, km 96 from Mersing to Batu Pahat (2°3.93'N, 103°31.58'E), Johor, Malaysia.].
Literature changed to [Zoological Studies v. 38 (no. 3), pp 357, Fig. 3a, 4a.] from [Zool. Studies v. 38 (no. 3) 357 Fig. 3a, 4a].
- Jan 02, 01:41 (Amblycipitidae)
[changes]
Literature changed to [Records of the Indian Museum (Calcutta) v. 16 (pt. 4) (art. 18), pp 272, Pl. 22 (figs. 1, 1a-b).] from [Records of the Indian Museum (Calcutta) v. 16 (pt 4), pp 272, Pl. 22 (figs. 1, 1a-b).].
Genus_identification changed to [The catfish genus Amblyceps is characteristic in having the epiphyseal commissure of the supraorbital sensory canals immediately anterior to, and not passing through the epiphyseal bar; the anterior cranial fontanelle narrowing abruptly along its posterior end offering epiphyseal commisure bony support from frontal; the fifth ceratobranchial expanding medially at its posterior tip; pinnatelike rays along anterior margin of the procurrent and medial caudal-fin rays; a transverse crest along entire posterior margin of roof of supraoccipital and pterotic; the lateroposterior process of horizontal lamina of urohyal short or vestigial,shorter than the horizontal lamina; the upper hypurals fused with compound centrum; the anterior nostril situated immediately anterior to the base of the nasal barbel; and both lips with double folds. It is also
characteristic in having a prominent cup-like skin flap above the base of the pectoral spine.] from [The catfish genus Amblyceps is characteristic in having the epiphyseal commissure of the supraorbital sensory canals immediately anterior to, and not passing through the epiphyseal bar; the anterior cranial fontanelle narrowing abruptly along its posterior end offering epiphyseal commisure bony support from frontal; the fifth ceratobranchial expanding medially at its posterior tip; pinnatelike rays along anterior margin of the procurrent and medial caudal-fin rays; a transverse crest along entire posterior margin of roof of supraoccipital and pterotic; the lateroposterior process of horizontal lamina of urohyal short or vestigial,shorter than the horizontal lamina; the upper hypurals fused with compound centrum; the anterior nostril situated immediately anterior to the base of the nasal barbel; and both lips with double folds. It is also
characteristic in having a prominent cup-like skin flap above the base of the pectoral spine.].
- Jan 02, 01:41 (Akysidae)
[changes]
Literature changed to [Acta Societatis Regiae Scientiarum Indo-Neêrlandicae v. 8 (art. 3), pp 11.] from [Acta Societatis Regiae Scientiarum Indo-Neêrlandicae v. 8 (art. 3), pp 11.].
- Jan 02, 01:41 (Loricariidae)
[changes]
Literature changed to [Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia v. 23, pp 283, Pl. 4 (figs. 2a-c).] from [Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Phila. v. 23 283 Pl. 4 (figs. 2a-c)].
- Jan 02, 01:41 (Sisoridae)
[changes]
Literature changed to [Records of the Indian Museum (Calcutta) v. 31 (pt 3), pp 184, Pl. 7 (fig. 3); Fig. 5.] from [Rec. Indian Mus. (Calcutta) v. 31 (pt 3); Pl 7, fig 3, fig 5. ].
Distribution changed to [Asia: Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar.
Irrawaddy and Salween drainages.] from [Asia: Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar.
Irrawaddy and Salween drainages.].
- Jan 02, 01:41 (Siluridae)
[changes]
Literature changed to [Journal of Fish Biology v. 62 (no. 6), pp 1299, Figs. 3, 5b.] from [J. Fish Biol. 1299 Figs. 3, 5b].
- Jan 02, 01:41 (Loricariidae)
[changes]
Type_loc_lat changed to [0] from [11].
Type_loc_long changed to [0] from [-74.833333333333].
Type_loc_comp_lat changed to [11] from [0].
Type_loc_comp_long changed to [-74.833333333333] from [0].
Brazil_negative_list changed to [n] from [].
Iucn_category changed to [NE] from [].
Literature changed to [Revue française d'Aquariologie Herpétologie v. 5 (no. 4) (1978), pp 102, Figs. 18-19.] from [Revue française d'Aquariologie Herpétologie v. 5 (no. 4) (1978), pp 102, Figs. 18-19.].
Genus_identification changed to [Based on Isbrücker (1979) and Covain et al. (2016), Crossoloricaria is similar to Pseudohemiodon but is distinguished by having one or two longitudinal rows of small dermal plates along the midline of the abdomen, with the lateral abdominal skin bare out to the thoracic scutes. Crossoloricaria is a strictly trans-Andean genus; cis-Andean species previously included in Crossoloricaria have been reclassified in Rhadinoloricaria, but may represent a new genus.] from [].
- Jan 02, 01:41 (Pseudopimelodidae)
[changes]
Type_locality changed to [Barra do Garças, Vale dos Sanhos District, BR-158 road, km 750, rio Corrente (right margin tributary of the rio das Mortes), rio Araguaira basin, 15°29'56.3"S, 52°12'10.8"W, Mato Grosso, Brazil.] from [Barra do Garças, Vale dos Sanhos District, BR-158 road, km 750, rio Corrente (right margin tributary of the rio das Mortes), rio Araguaira basin, 15°29'56.3"S, 52°12'10.8"W, Mato Grosso, Brazil.].
- Jan 02, 01:41 (Sisoridae)
[changes]
Distribution changed to [Asia: Nujiang River in Yunnan Province, China.] from [Asia: Nujiang (=Salween) River in Yunnan Province, China.].
- Jan 02, 01:41 (Sisoridae)
[changes]
Type_locality changed to [Bua Yai, Mekong River drainage, eastern Thailand.] from [Bua Yai, e. Thailand.].
Literature changed to [Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia v. 86, pp 88, Figs. 28-30.] from [Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Phila. v. 86 88 Figs. 28-30].
- Jan 02, 01:41 (Sisoridae)
[changes]
Sl changed to [110] from [58].
Distribution changed to [Asia: India. Reported from Brahmaputra River in Tibet and upper Salween basin.] from [Asia: India. Reported from Brahmaputra River in Tibet].
- Jan 02, 01:41 (Sisoridae)
[changes]
Literature changed to [Journal of South Asian Natural History v. 5 (no. 1), pp 10, Fig. 3.] from [J. South Asian Nat. Hist. v. 5 (no. 1) 10 Fig. 3].
- Jan 02, 01:41 (Callichthyidae)
[changes]
Distribution changed to [South America: Upper Araguaia River basin in Brazil.] from [South America: Upper Araguaia River basin.].
- Jan 02, 01:41 (Callichthyidae)
[changes]
Desc_by changed to [Nijssen & Isbrücker] from [Nijssen & Isbrücker].
Type_locality changed to [Açude Canabrava, Aracoiaba River drainage, Guaramiranga, Ceará State, Brazil.] from [Açude Canabrava, Guaramiranga, Ceará State, Brazil.].
- Jan 02, 01:41 (Callichthyidae)
[changes]
Type_locality changed to [Córrego na floresta do Grotão, Frazenda da Cachoeira, Muncípio de Passos, Minas Gerais State, Brazil.] from [Córrego na floresta do Grotão, Frazenda da Cachoeira, Muncípio de Passos, Est. Minas Gerais, Brazil.].
- Jan 02, 01:41 (Auchenipteridae)
[changes]
Distribution changed to [South America: Rio Tocantins, various locations within the Amazon basin, and the southern and southwestern portions of the Rio Orinoco basin. Reports of T. quadrifilis from the Rio Orinoco system are considered herein to refer to T. wallacei, which is the only member of the genus known to occur in this river basin.] from [South America: Rivers Tocantins, Negro, Tapajos, Arirara and Jau, Amazon basin and Rio Orinoco basin.].
- Jan 02, 01:41 (Callichthyidae)
[changes]
Distribution changed to [South America: Das Mortes River basin, Araguaia River drainage in Brazil.] from [South America: Das Mortes River basin, Araguaia River drainage.].
- Jan 02, 01:41 (Callichthyidae)
[changes]
Distribution changed to [South America: Saramacca River basin in Suriname.] from [South America: Saramacca River basin.].