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Jul 09, 05:26
Kryptopterus piperatus
(Siluridae) New Species
Jul 08, 14:20
Magdalenichthys lundbergi
(Heptapteridae) New Species
Jul 08, 14:18
Magdalenichthys mompox
(Heptapteridae) New Species
Jul 08, 14:18
Magdalenichthys poira
(Heptapteridae) New Species
Jul 08, 14:18
Magdalenichthys yariguies
(Heptapteridae) New Species
Jul 06, 17:01 Cambeva occidentalis (Trichomycteridae) New Species
Jul 06, 17:00 Cambeva capitoliensis (Trichomycteridae) New Species
Jul 06, 17:00 Cambeva capetinga (Trichomycteridae) New Species
Jul 06, 17:00 Cambeva babilonica (Trichomycteridae) New Species
Jul 04, 19:37 Olyra sancta (Bagridae) New Species
Jul 04, 07:34
Listrura elongata
(Trichomycteridae) New Species
Jun 28, 01:21
Hoplisoma micracanthum
(Callichthyidae)
[changes]
Sl changed to [40] from [50].

Distribution changed to [South America: western tributaries of Paraná River in Salta, Argentina.] from [Western tributaries of Paraná River in Salta Province, Argentina.].
Jun 25, 06:59
Bagarius protos
(Sisoridae)
Jun 24, 09:47 Bagarius dolichonema (Sisoridae) New Species
Jun 22, 09:54
Pseudoplatystoma punctifer
(Pimelodidae)
[changes]
Type_locality changed to [Amazon River, Brazil.] from [Parnahyba River, Teresina, state of Piauhy, Brazil].

Literature changed to [Animaux nouveaux or rares v. 2, pp 40, Pl. 19 (fig. 2).] from [Zootaxa 1512].

Genus_breeding changed to [Unreported in captivity although is commercially bred via egg stripping method which is often the source of fishes entering aquarium trade.] from [].

Breeding changed to [] from [Unreported.].
Jun 22, 09:52
Pimelodus blochii
(Pimelodidae)
[changes]
Sl changed to [350] from [250].

Distribution changed to [South America: Gulf of Paria, Amazon, Corantijns, Essequibo, and Orinoco basins.] from [South America: Panama to Brazil].
Jun 22, 06:19
Microglanis poecilus
(Pseudopimelodidae)
[changes]
Brazil_negative_list changed to [n] from [].

General changed to [There is much confusion in both scientific papers and in popular publications between M. poecilus and M. aff. iheringi types from Colombia. This confusion may have resulted in an erroneous report of the maximum SL of M. poecilus as being 69mm. The original description of M. poecilus was based on eight specimens between 22-37mm SL. This size range is more typical of properly identified specimens of M. poecilus and 37mm may be a more accurate maximum SL for the species.] from [].
Jun 22, 06:19 Glyptosternon maculatum (Sisoridae)
[changes]
Desc_by changed to [Regan] from [].

Year changed to [1905] from [0].

Original_desc changed to [n] from [].

Type_locality changed to [Lhasa, Tibet.] from [].

Literature changed to [Annals and Magazine of Natural History (Series 7) v. 15 (no. 86) (art. 13), pp 183.] from [].
Jun 22, 06:19
Microglanis sp. `RIO BIATA`
(Pseudopimelodidae)
[changes]
Original_desc changed to [-] from [].

Identification changed to [When collected, this specimen was identified as Microglanis cf. zonatus. However, based on the preserved specimen in the paper, that identification is questionable.] from [].
Jun 20, 22:46 †Yuskaichthys eocenicus (†Andinichthyidae)
Jun 20, 10:48 Amarginops mabusi (Claroteidae)
[changes]
Desc_by changed to [Boulenger] from [].

Year changed to [1905] from [0].

Original_desc changed to [y] from [].

Type_locality changed to [Lake Bangwelo [Bangweolo], Zambia.] from [].

Genus_etymology changed to [Chrysichthys: From the Greek chrysos, meaning golden and ichthys, meaning fish; in reference to the golden-yellow color (of the type species, C. auratus).] from [Chrysichthys: From the Greek chrysos, meaning golden and ichthys, meaning fish; in reference to the golden-yellow color (of the type species, C. auratus).].

Literature changed to [Annals and Magazine of Natural History (Series 7) v. 16 (no. 96) (art. 72), pp 645.] from [].
Jun 20, 08:54
Amarginops ornatus
(Claroteidae)
[changes]
Literature changed to [Annales du Musee du Congo (Ser. Zoology) v. 2 (fasc. 2), pp 39, Pl. 11 (fig. 2).] from [Ann. Mus. Congo (Ser. Zool.)v. 2 (fasc. 2) - pp39 - Pl. 11 (fig. 2)].

Identification changed to [The body is described as being elongate and compressed. The dorsal fin is described as having a hard ray and six soft rays, the anal fin is described as having 11-13 soft rays, and both fins are described as being short. The dorsal and pectoral fins are described as not having stout spines. The ventral fins are described as being inserted behind the dorsal fin. The adipose fin is present and is relatively short. This catfish has 4 pairs of barbels; one pair nasal, one pair maxillary and two pairs mandibular. The jaws are described as having teeth arranged in bands. The teeth are described as being ‘palatine’. The base colour of the body and head is described as being pale yellow to brown with large dark brown to black coloured irregular blotches, and pale yellow to brown coloured blotches along the flanks of this catfish. These coloured blotches have dark coloured spots amongst them. The fins are described as being pale in colour with irregular dark spots. The caudal lobes are described as having a blurred dark longitudinal band. The ventral region is described as being dirty white in colour.] from [The body is described as being elongate and compressed. The dorsal fin is described as having a hard ray and six soft rays, the anal fin is described as having 11-13 soft rays, and both fins are described as being short. The dorsal and pectoral fins are described as not having stout spines. The ventral fins are described as being inserted behind the dorsal fin. The adipose fin is present and is relatively short. This catfish has 4 pairs of barbels; one pair nasal, one pair maxillary and two pairs mandibular. The jaws are described as having teeth arranged in bands. The teeth are described as being ‘palatine’. The base colour of the body and head is described as being pale yellow to brown with large dark brown to black coloured irregular blotches, and pale yellow to brown coloured blotches along the flanks of this catfish. These coloured blotches have dark coloured spots amongst them. The fins are described as being pale in colour with irregular dark spots. The caudal lobes are described as having a blurred dark longitudinal band. The ventral region is described as being dirty white in colour. ].

Sexing changed to [Whilst there are not documented sexual differences, as with most other species of catfish, the males tend to be more slender than the females.] from [Whilst there are not documented sexual differences, as with most other species of catfish, the males tend to be more slender than the females. ].

Feeding changed to [Readily accepts a mixed and varied diet which includes meatier foods such as pieces of fish, prawns, mussels, earthworms, sinking catfish pellets and tablet foods to name but a few.] from [Readily accepts a mixed and varied diet which includes meatier foods such as pieces of fish, prawns, mussels, earthworms, sinking catfish pellets and tablet foods to name but a few. ].

Tankmates changed to [These catfish should be kept with other medium to large species of fish which are peaceful, such as cichlids and some larger species of barbs. In their natural habitat Chrysichthys ornatus would be found in relatively large shoals.] from [These catfish should be kept with other medium to large species of fish which are peaceful, such as cichlids and some larger species of barbs. In their natural habitat Chrysichthys ornatus would be found in relatively large shoals. ].
Jun 20, 00:19 Glyptosternon akhtari (Sisoridae) New Species
Jun 17, 15:39 Chiloglanis compactus (Mochokidae) New Species
Jun 17, 15:38 Chiloglanis asperocutis (Mochokidae) New Species
Jun 16, 06:41
Pseudacanthicus leopardus
(Loricariidae)
[changes]
Type_loc_notes changed to [In the original description of this species, Fowler (1914) wrote that the fish were from “...the Rupununi River, in the highlands of British Guiana. ...approximately secured in North Latitude 2° to 3°, and West Longitude 50° 20'.” Although the latitude data is imprecise, the longitude data must also be inaccurate, because the Rio Rupununi is located at approximately 59°W Longitude, not 50°W Longitude as Fowler reported. So as not to unilaterally revise Fowler’s original record, the type locality data is being preserved, and displayed as “2.5°N, 50°20'W”, averaging the two latitude values reported by Fowler and not correcting the longitude value.] from [In the original description of this species, Fowler (1914) wrote that the fish were from “...the Rupununi River, in the highlands of British Guiana. ...approximately secured in North Latitude 2° to 3°, and West Longitude 50° 20'.” Although the latitude data is imprecise, the longitude data must also be inaccurate, because the Rio Rupununi is located at approximately 59°W Longitude, not 50°W Longitude as Fowler reported. So as not to unilaterally revise Fowler’s original record, the type locality data is being preserved, and displayed as “2.5°N, 50°20'W”, averaging the two latitude values reported by Fowler and not correcting the longitude value.].

Brazil_negative_list changed to [n] from [].

Genus_etymology changed to [Pseud- Greek: False, Acanthicus - Greek: Spiny, Thorny. Literally "False Acanthicus" referring to this genus being similar to, yet different from, Acanthicus.] from [Pseud- Greek: False, Acanthicus - Greek: Spiny, Thorny. Literally "False Acanthicus" referring to this genus being similar to, yet different from, Acanthicus.].

Sl changed to [320] from [150].

Genus_tankmates changed to [The temptation with large tough Loricariids is to keep them with other large tough fish such as Oscars or other brutish characters. This actually works quite well with most omnivorous or mainly vegetarian plecos. Pseudacanthicus despite their defensive protection can be bullied by faster moving fish of similar size. They are carnivores and only eat vegetables when their preferred food is unavailable. The amount of waste produced depends on their diet but is considerably less than a Panaque or Pterygoplichthys of similar size.] from [The temptation with large tough Loricariids is to keep them with other large tough fish such as Oscars or other brutish characters. This actually works quite well with most omnivorous or mainly vegetarian plecos. Pseudacanthicus despite their defensive protection can be bullied by faster moving fish of similar size. They are carnivores and only eat vegetables when their preferred food is unavailable. The amount of waste produced depends on their diet but is considerably less than a Panaque or Pterygoplichthys of similar size.].

Tankmates changed to [The temptation with large tough Loricariids is to keep them with large, tough other fish such as Oscars or other brutish characters. This actually works quite well with most omnivorous or mainly vegetarian plecos. Pseudacanthicus however are big messy carnivores, but, like all large plecos, produce vast amounts of waste and as such would require monumental filtration to house alongside non-catfish ''equals''. It is better to think of these catfish as the centrepiece fish and stock their aquarium with medium sized (preferably omnivorous) fish. All sizes of barbs work surprisingly well.] from [The temptation with large tough Loricariids is to keep them with large, tough other fish such as Oscars or other brutish characters. This actually works quite well with most omnivorous or mainly vegetarian plecos. Pseudacanthicus however are big messy carnivores, but, like all large plecos, produce vast amounts of waste and as such would require monumental filtration to house alongside non-catfish ''equals''. It is better to think of these catfish as the centrepiece fish and stock their aquarium with medium sized (preferably omnivorous) fish. All sizes of barbs work surprisingly well.].

Breeding changed to [Has been spawned in captivity and is a cave spawner. The very close relative, P. cf. leopardus, has been spawned in captivity and an article can be found in Shane's World.] from [Has been spawned in captivity and is a cave spawner. The very close relative, P. cf. leopardus, has been spawned in captivity and an article can be found in Shane's World.].
Jun 16, 06:41
Hoplisoma noxium
(Callichthyidae)
[changes]
Type_loc_comp_lat changed to [-6.2166666666667] from [0].

Type_loc_comp_long changed to [-57.916666666667] from [0].

Brazil_negative_list changed to [n] from [].

Sl changed to [55] from [0].

Genus_feeding changed to [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.] from [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.].
Jun 07, 23:20
Brochis (sub-clade 3) heteromorpha
(Callichthyidae)
[changes]
Original_desc changed to [n] from [y].

Genus_feeding changed to [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.] from [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.].
Jun 05, 14:48 Hypostomus dardanelos (Loricariidae) New Species
Jun 05, 03:39 Glyptothorax palakkadiensis (Sisoridae)
[changes]
Desc_by changed to [Singh & Kosygin] from [].

Original_desc changed to [y] from [].

Type_locality changed to [Karappara River, Chalakudy River drainage, Palakkad District, Kerala, India, 10.4083°N, 76.7214°E.] from [].

Type_loc_comp_lat changed to [10.4083] from [0].

Type_loc_comp_long changed to [76.7214] from [0].

Pronunciation changed to [paa luck kaad ensis.] from [].

Etymology changed to [The species is named after the Palakkad District of Kerala, India, where the type specimens were collected from.] from [].

Literature changed to [Journal of Natural History v. 59 (nos. 17-20), pp 1384, Figs. 1-3.] 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).].
Jun 04, 19:16
Laides sinense
(Ailiidae)
Jun 04, 19:16
Laides montanum
(Ailiidae)
[changes]
Sl changed to [290] from [250].
Jun 02, 13:01
Rhamdioglanis frenatus
(Heptapteridae)
[changes]
Literature changed to [Notas preliminares; editadas pela redaccão da Revista do Museu Paulista v. 1 (fasc. 1), pp 16 [17].] from [Revista do Museu Paulista (N. S.) v. 1 (fasc. 1), pp 16 [17].].

Distribution changed to [South America: streams in the São Sebastião Island, Brazil.] from [South America: streams in the São Sebastião Island, Brazil.].
Jun 02, 07:59 Trichomycterus hatoensis (Trichomycteridae)
[changes]
Desc_by changed to [Ardila Rodríguez] from [].

Year changed to [2025] from [0].

Original_desc changed to [y] from [].

Type_locality changed to [Quebrada La Vega, Cueca baja del río Suárez, municipio de Hato, Departamento de Santander, Colombia.] from [].

Literature changed to [Barranquilla, Departamento del Atlántico No. 101, pp 4, Figs. 1-6.] from [].
Jun 01, 13:40
Sciades herzbergii
(Ariidae)
[changes]
Distribution changed to [South America: Caribbean and Atlantic draining rivers and estuaries from Colombia to Brazil.] from [Caribbean and Atlantic draining rivers and estuaries from Colombia to Brazil: Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname and Venezuela.].
Jun 01, 13:40 Cathorops agassizii (Ariidae)
[changes]
Sl changed to [320] from [0].

Distribution changed to [South America: Guyana and north and northeast of Brazil.] from [].
Jun 01, 13:39 Sciades passany (Ariidae)
Jun 01, 13:37
Sciades couma
(Ariidae)
[changes]
Desc_by changed to [Valenciennes] from [].

Year changed to [1840] from [0].

Original_desc changed to [n] from [].

Type_locality changed to [Cayenne, French Guiana.] from [].

Literature changed to [Histoire naturelle des poissons v. 14, pp 459.] from [].
Jun 01, 13:36
Hypostomus plecostomus
(Loricariidae)
[changes]
Sl changed to [500] from [300].
Jun 01, 13:35
Brachyplatystoma vaillantii
(Pimelodidae)
[changes]
Sl changed to [1500] from [1050].

Distribution changed to [South America: Amazon and Orinoco River basins and major rivers of the Guianas and northeastern Brazil.] from [Widespread in the Amazon basin, usually downstream of first rapids. A similar if not the same species occurs in the Orinoco system. The fish on the left was offered for sale under the junior synonym of Piramutana piramuta, although it appears to be a different species possibly even genus from the Orinoco fish.].
Jun 01, 13:35
Pimelodus argenteus
(Pimelodidae)
[changes]
Type_locality changed to [Río de la Plata; Río Paraná, Argentina.] from [Río de la Plata; Río Paraná, Argentina.].

Genus_tankmates changed to [Larger active fish such as tetras, most barbs and gouramis. They can also be kept in groups but do not suffer from being kept singly. Angelfish and other ''graceful'' fish are sometimes bothered by this species' barbels particularly during "lights-out".] from [Larger active fish such as tetras, most barbs and gouramis. They can also be kept in groups but do not suffer from being kept singly. Angelfish and other ''graceful'' fish are sometimes bothered by this species' barbels particularly during "lights-out".].
Jun 01, 13:33
Megalechis thoracata
(Callichthyidae)
[changes]
Sl changed to [124] from [155].

Distribution changed to [South America: Amazon, Orinoco and upper Paraguay River basins, as well as coastal rivers of the Guianas and northern Brazil.] from [Trinidad, Guyana, Martinique, Venezuela, Brazil, Peru & Paraguay].
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