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Microlepidogaster discus, a new species of Hypoptopomatinae (Siluriformes: Loricariidae) from the rio Jequitinhonha basin, southeastern Brazil

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Author(s):
Martins, Fernanda O. [1] ; Rosa, Alaina C. [1] ; Langeani, Francisco [1]
Total Authors: 3
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Estadual Paulista, UNESP, Dept Bot & Zool, Lab Ictiol, Inst Biociencias Letras & Ciencias Exa, BR-15054000 Sao Jose Do Rio Preto, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 1
Document type: Journal article
Source: Zootaxa; v. 3873, n. 5, p. 560-570, OCT 20 2014.
Web of Science Citations: 6
Abstract

A new Hypoptopomatinae is described from the upper rio Jequitinhonha basin. The new species is distinguished from all congeners by having the ventral laminar expansions of cleithrum and coracoid bearing only 1-30 odontodes, restricted to the area near the pectoral-fin insertion; the anterior plates of mid-ventral lateral series reduced, not ventrally elongated, the first or the second markedly round; pectoral-fin unbranched ray distinctly divided distally, with 7-15 ossified segments, reaching almost half of its length; and accessory process on first epibranchial present. Microlepidogaster discus is further distinguished from its congeners by several other osteological features. The problems concerning the taxonomy of Microlepidogaster, as well as the pattern of distribution of the genus, are discussed. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 11/21728-7 - Phylogeny of Hisonotus Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1889 (Loricariidae: Hypoptopomatinae)
Grantee:Fernanda de Oliveira Martins
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate
FAPESP's process: 12/23224-9 - Loricariidae from the Crystalline Brazilian Shield, with emphasis in the Hypoptopomatinae and Neoplecostominae subfamilies
Grantee:Francisco Langeani Neto
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
FAPESP's process: 12/23231-5 - Patterns of morphology of the central nervous system of Hypoptopomatinae (Siluriformes: Loricariidae): phylogenetic implications
Grantee:Alaina Cristine Rosa
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master