A new species of Bryconamericus (Characiformes, Stevardiinae, Characidae) from the Pacific coast of northwestern Ecuador, South America

A new species of Bryconamericus (Characiformes, Characidae, Stevardiinae) is described from the Pacific coast of northwestern Ecuador, South America. The new species is distinguished from all congeners by the presence in males of bony hooks on the caudal fin rays (vs. absence). The different layers...

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Main Authors: Román–Valencia, C., Ruiz–C., R. I., Taphorn B., D. C., Jiménez–Prado, P., García–Alzate, C. A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Museu de Ciències Naturals de Barcelona 2015-10-01
Series:Animal Biodiversity and Conservation
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Online Access:http://abc.museucienciesjournals.cat/files/ABC_38-2_pp_241-252.pdf