Three new species of Bryconamericus (Characiformes, Characidae), with keys for species from Ecuador and a discussion on the validity of the genus Knodus

Three new species of Bryconamericus (Characiformes, Characidae), with keys for species from Ecuador and a discussion on the validity of the genus Knodus

Three new species of characid fishes of the genus Bryconamericus are described from the Pacific coast and Amazon Basin in Ecuador, based on pigmentation and morphometric, meristic and osteological characters. B. bucayensis (n = 48) is distinguished by the number of scales between the lateral line an...

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Main Authors: Román–Valencia, C., Ruiz–C., R. I., Taphorn B., D. C., García–A., C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Museu de Ciències Naturals de Barcelona 2013-01-01
Series:Animal Biodiversity and Conservation
Subjects:
Bryconamericus n. sp.
Taxonomy
Characid Fish
South America
Freshwater
Online Access:http://abc.museucienciesjournals.cat/files/ABC_36-1_2013_pp_123-139.pdf

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