Synopsis by <B>Shane Linder</B>
This very interesting paper reviews the members of <I>Hemibagrus</I> known from southern Asia and recognizes five valid species: <I>H. maydelli</I>, <I>H. menoda</I>, <I>H. microphthalmus</I>, <I>H. peguensis</I>, and <I>H. punctatus</I>. Photos and nice drawings are provided for all the species discussed and the paper also contains various maps and line drawings useful for identification purposes. <I>Hemibagrus imbrifer</I> is described from the Salween basin, Thailand and <I>H. variegatus</I> from the Tenasserim River, Myanmar. Also, the status of the controversial names <I>Pimelodus menoda</I> Hamilton, 1822 and <I>Bagrus corsula</I>, Valenciennes, 1840 are stabilized.
<B>Reference</B>: Ng, H.H. and C.J. Ferraris. 2000. A Review of the Genus <I>Hemibagrus</I> in Southern Asia, with Descriptions of Two New Species. Proc. Calif Acad Sci Vol. 52 No. 11: 125-142, 12 figs.
Science News: Bagridae - Hemibagrus in southern Asia
-
Silurus
- Posts: 12419
- Joined: 31 Dec 2002, 11:35
- I've donated: $12.00!
- My articles: 55
- My images: 893
- My catfish: 1
- My cats species list: 90 (i:1, k:0)
- Spotted: 424
- Location 1: Singapore
- Location 2: Moderator Emeritus