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Publisher: Magnolia Press
Date: 03-08-2018
DOI: 10.11646/ZOOTAXA.4455.3.8
Abstract: Recent exploratory trawling off the coast of Myanmar by the R/V Dr Fridtjof Nansen has resulted in the collection of six species of anthiadine serranid fishes. Four of the species are represented by specimen vouchers: Pseudanthias emma sp. nov., P. gibbosus (Klunzinger), Odontanthias rhodopeplus (Günther) and Plectranthias sp. 1. The remaining two species are represented only by photographs: Plectranthias sp. 2 and Sacura sanguinea Motomura, Yoshida & Vilasri. Pseudanthias emma is described from the 107 mm SL holotype. It is distinguished from congeners in having the following combination of characters: dorsal rays X,16 pectoral rays 18 lateral-line scales 42 third dorsal-fin spine longest, prolonged no papillae on posterior margin of orbit soft part of dorsal with low scaly sheath subopercle and interopercle indistinctly serrated caudal fin weakly concave centrally, with elongate filaments extending from second to uppermost and second to lowermost branched rays. Plectranthias sp. 1 is a probable new species closely allied to P. sagamiensis (Katayama), from which it appears to differ in having fewer segmented dorsal rays and fewer rows of cheek scales. Plectranthias sp. 2 is a probable new species closely allied to P. alcocki Bineesh, Akhilesh, Gopalakrishnan & Jena, from which it appears to differ in lacking a large black spot on the operculum and dusky ventral spot on the abdomen. New character, habitat and distribution information is provided for all six species. Pseudanthias vizagensis Krishna, Rao & Venu is suggested as a probable junior synonym of P. pillai Heemstra & Akhilesh.
Publisher: Magnolia Press
Date: 09-02-2021
DOI: 10.11646/ZOOTAXA.4926.3.6
Abstract: The anthiadine genus Dactylanthias is reviewed. Two species, Dactylanthias aplodactylus (Bleeker, 1858) and Dactylanthias baccheti Randall, 2007 are currently recognised, each known only from their holotypes. A specimen of Dactylanthias matching D. baccheti in coloration was recently collected from Nauru in the West Pacific Ocean. It was retained by a recreational fisher and deposited into the CSIRO Australian National Fish Collection, Hobart. Data collected from this specimen and comparison to images of and data from the holotypes of both nominal species indicate that Dactylanthias baccheti Randall, 2007 is a junior synonym of Dactylanthias aplodactylus (Bleeker, 1858). Additional records of specimens from Ambon, Indonesia (type locality of D. apolodactylus) and the Mal es Islands, Indian Ocean are reported. The genus is briefly compared with other anthiadine genera.
Publisher: Magnolia Press
Date: 22-06-2020
DOI: 10.11646/ZOOTAXA.4802.1.3
Abstract: The taxonomy and classification of the microcanthid fish genus Microcanthus Swainson has been a subject of contention dating back to the 19th century. Its allopatric, disjunct anti-equatorial distribution across the Indo-West Pacific has resulted in the recognition of several nominal taxa, though these have been widely regarded as synonyms of Microcanthus strigatus (Cuvier). Following the results published in a companion study elsewhere by the authors, the taxonomy of Microcanthus and the validity of these nominal synonyms are herewith revised. Microcanthus strigatus is redescribed on the basis of 66 specimens from East Asia, Hawaii and Western Australia, and M. joyceae is resurrected and redescribed on the basis of 25 specimens from eastern Australia and the southwest Pacific. Microcanthus differs from other microcanthid genera in having the following combination of characters: dorsal-fin rays XI,15–17 (usually XI,16) anal-fin rays III,13–15 (usually III,14) pectoral-fin rays 15–17 (usually 16) scales ctenoid with ctenial bases present lateral-line scales partially or heavily obscured by adjacent scales and body pale in preservation with five horizontal dark stripes reaching the posterior edges of dorsal and anal fins, and base of caudal fin. The review is accompanied by a key to the genera of Microcanthidae.
Publisher: Magnolia Press
Date: 05-12-2016
DOI: 10.11646/ZOOTAXA.4205.2.8
Abstract: Pseudotrichonotus belos new species, described from three specimens trawled in 100–120 m offshore between Exmouth Gulf and Shark Bay, Western Australia, represents the first record of the sand- ing fish family Pseudotrichonotidae from Australian waters. It differs from its two congeners in having a more posteriorly positioned dorsal fin (predorsal length 39.6–41.2 % SL) and fewer dorsal- and anal-fin rays (31–33 and 12, respectively).
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 10-2008
Publisher: Magnolia Press
Date: 07-12-2016
DOI: 10.11646/ZOOTAXA.4205.4.3
Abstract: Plectranthias takasei is described from two specimens collected in Izu Oceanic Park, Sagami Bay, Honshu, Japan. It is distinguished from congeners in having the following combination of characters: dorsal rays X,15 no fleshy flaps on dorsal-fin spines pectoral rays 13, all unbranched branched caudal-fin rays 8 + 7 lateral line scales 28 (including intermittent and terminal pitted scales) circumpeduncular scales 12 fourth dorsal-fin spine longest and preopercle without antrorse spines or serrations ventrally, with 2–3 weak serrations or crenulations posteriorly.
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 28-06-2013
DOI: 10.1111/CLA.12045
Publisher: Magnolia Press
Date: 03-10-2013
DOI: 10.11646/ZOOTAXA.3718.2.2
Abstract: The monotypic Australian pseudochromid fish genera Assiculus and Assiculoides had been previously included in the subfamily Pseudochrominae on the basis of symplesiomorphic characters. Osteological synapomorphies are identified in support of a closer relationship to the remaining pseudochromid subfamilies. Two synapomorphies (five or fewer infraorbital bones, haemal spine of preural vertebra 2 attached to centrum) diagnose a clade consisting of Assiculoides, Pseudoplesiopinae, Anisochrominae and Congrogadinae. Two additional synapomorphies (parhypural not separate from hypurals 1+2, total caudalfin rays modally 27 or fewer) diagnose a more inclusive clade that also includes Assiculus. Two new subfamilies are erected to reflect these relationships.
Publisher: American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists (ASIH)
Date: 09-10-2020
DOI: 10.1643/CI-19-316
Publisher: Magnolia Press
Date: 19-03-2019
DOI: 10.11646/ZOOTAXA.4568.1.11
Abstract: Anthias xanthomaculatus is redescribed from re-examination of the holotype. On the basis of fin shape, meristic details and presence of two closely spaced supraneural bones, it is assigned to the genus Odontanthias Bleeker. It is compared with known Odontanthias species, and shown to be a valid species of the genus and a possible senior synonym of O. grahami Randall & Heemstra. Comparative data for the holotype and three non-type specimens of O. grahami are provided.
Publisher: South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity,
Date: 2004
Publisher: Magnolia Press
Date: 30-10-2017
DOI: 10.11646/ZOOTAXA.4341.1.6
Abstract: Cirrhilabrus shutmani, new species, is described on the basis of four specimens from Didicas Volcano, Babuyan Islands, Cagayan province, northern Philippines. The holotype and three paratypes were collected at a depth of 50–70 m, along denuded rubble slopes. The new species belong to a complex consisting of C. blatteus, C. claire, C. earlei, C. jordani, C. lanceolatus, C. roseafascia, C. rubrisquamis and C. sanguineus. Aside from similar nuptial male colouration, the nine species share the following character combination: relatively short pelvic fins (not or barely reaching anal-fin origin, except for C. claire with relatively long pelvic fins) a pair of stripes on head (in both sexes) and, dorsal and anal fins without obvious stripes or spots. It differs from the other members of its group in lacking any stripes on the upper and lower body, and in having the following live colouration details: upper part of nape dusky red dorsal and anal fin bright red with dusky markings pelvic fins bright red, dusky anteriorly caudal fin bright yellow basally with distal half bright red. We also present new distribution records for C. claire, C. earlei and C. lanceolatus, as well as a brief mention of a possibly new, related species from the Ogasawara Islands.
Publisher: Magnolia Press
Date: 30-10-2017
DOI: 10.11646/ZOOTAXA.4341.1.5
Abstract: Pseudanthias tequila is described on the basis of two specimens from the Ogasawara Islands. It also is recorded from the Mariana Islands on the basis of colour photographs. The species belongs to a complex that includes P. randalli (Lubbock & Allen), P. pulcherrimus Heemstra & Randall, P. flavicauda Randall & Pyle, P. oumati Williams, Delrieu-Trottin & Planes, and a potentially new species from the Line Islands. Species within the complex are distinguished on the basis of male live colouration, morphometric details and gill-raker and scale counts. Colour photos of all five species are provided.
Publisher: Magnolia Press
Date: 24-01-2014
DOI: 10.11646/ZOOTAXA.3755.5.9
Abstract: Gymnoxenisthmus tigrellus is described from the 15.2 mm SL holotype collected from the Farasan Archipelago, southern Red Sea. It is distinguished from other xenisthmid genera in having the following combination of characters: head pores absent no scales first dorsal fin with five spines at least some dorsal-, anal- and pectoral-fin rays branched pelvic fin with a spine and five unbranched rays. Evaluation of available (mostly external) characters suggests the new genus is the sister group of a clade consisting of Rotuma, Tyson and Allomicrodesmus.
Publisher: Magnolia Press
Date: 09-2014
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 10-2002
Publisher: Magnolia Press
Date: 02-10-2016
DOI: 10.11646/ZOOTAXA.4173.1.8
Abstract: Synchiropus sycorax n. sp. is described from six specimens (22.6–40.1 mm SL) collected from Jolo Island, Sulu Archipelago, Philippines. It appears to be most closely related to S. tudorjonesi, which ranges from the Mal e Islands through Indonesia and the Philippine Islands to southern Japan. The new species differs from S. tudorjonesi and other congeners in live coloration: head and body bright red, bright yellow ventrally, with prominent white spots on head (one spot or blotch over preopercular spine, two elongate spots behind middle of eye, and one spot behind upper part of eye at about 1 o’clock position) and body (in three rows, an uppermost row beginning below soft dorsal, tracking lateral line to caudal peduncle, a lowermost row extending from above anterior anal fin to caudal peduncle, and a middle row extending obliquely from above pectoral fin to anterior part of lowermost series of spots) males with pelvic fin and pelvic-pectoral membrane bright yellow with broad bluish or greenish grey to black submarginal band across distal third of fin.
Publisher: Magnolia Press
Date: 16-05-2013
Publisher: JSTOR
Date: 30-12-1998
DOI: 10.2307/1447355
Publisher: Magnolia Press
Date: 04-10-2016
DOI: 10.11646/ZOOTAXA.4173.3.8
Abstract: Gill (2004) recognised fifty-seven species in the Indo-Pacific genus Pseudochromis Rüppell (1835) but noted that the genus is undiagnosed cladistically and effectively serves as a catch-all for species that can’t be placed in other pseudochromine genera (sensu Gill 2013). Since publication of Gill’s revision, 13 additional species of Pseudochromis have been described, mostly based on recent collections from the highly erse Coral Triangle area of the West Pacific (Gill & Allen 2004, 2011 Allen et al. 2008 Gill et al. 2009, 2012a,b Gill & Williams 2011 Gill & Zajonz 2011 Allen & Erdmann 2012). We herein describe an additional new species, which is known on the basis of a single specimen from Kii Peninsula, Honshu, Japan, and from several photographs from the Kii Peninsula and Izu Islands, Japan.
Publisher: JSTOR
Date: 27-12-1996
DOI: 10.2307/1447670
Publisher: Magnolia Press
Date: 30-05-2023
DOI: 10.11646/ZOOTAXA.5296.4.4
Abstract: The familial classification and specific identity of Stigmatonotus australis Peters, 1877 has been unresolved ever since its original description. Examination of a photograph and X-radiograph of the holotype confirms placement in the serranid subfamily Anthiadinae. It is further identified to the genus Hypoplectrodes Gill, 1862 and shown to represent a juvenile specimen of the species currently called H. cardinalis Allen & Randall, 1990. Character and other evidence supporting this conclusion are summarised, including discussion of apparently contradictory characters. Consequently, the following synonymisations are proposed: the family-group name Stigmatonotidae Whitley, 1954 with Anthiadides Poey, 1861, the generic name Stigmatonotus Peters, 1877 with Hypoplectrodes Gill, 1862, and the species name H. cardinalis Allen & Randall, 1990 with S. australis Peters, 1877.
Publisher: Magnolia Press
Date: 26-01-2021
DOI: 10.11646/ZOOTAXA.4918.1.1
Abstract: Australian species of the anthiadine genera Plectranthias and Selenanthias are reviewed. Twenty-two species of Plectranthias and two species of Selenanthias are recorded from Australian waters: Plectranthias sp. 1 from a seamount north of Middleton Reef and Norfolk Ridge, Tasman Sea P. alleni Randall from off southwest Western Australia P. azumanus (Jordan & Richardson) from off southwest Western Australia P. bennetti Allen & Walsh from Holmes Reef, Coral Sea P. cruentus Gill & Roberts from Lord Howe Island, and possibly off Stradbroke Island, Queensland P. ferrugineus n. sp. from the North West Shelf and Arafura Sea P. fourmanoiri Randall from Christmas Island and Holmes Reef, Coral Sea P. grahami n. sp. from off central New South Wales, Tasman Sea P. inermis Randall from Christmas Island P. japonicus (Steindachner) from the Arafura Sea and North West Shelf P. kamii Randall from the Coral Sea, Lord Howe Island and Christmas Island P. lasti Randall & Hoese from the North West Shelf and off Marion Reef, Queensland P. longimanus (Weber) from the Timor Sea, Great Barrier Reef, Coral Sea and southern Queensland P. maculicauda (Regan) from southeastern Australia P. mcgroutheri n. sp. from the North West Shelf P. megalophthalmus Fourmanoir & Randall from northeast of the Whitsunday Islands, Queensland P. melanesius Randall from southeastern Queensland and a seamount north of Middleton Reef P. moretonensis n. sp. from off Stradbroke Island, Queensland P. nanus Randall from the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Christmas Island, Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea P. retrofasciatus Fourmanoir & Randall from the Great Barrier Reef P. robertsi Randall & Hoese from off Queensland, Coral Sea P. winniensis (Tyler) from the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea Selenanthias analis Tanaka from the North West Shelf and Arafura Sea and S. barroi (Fourmanoir) from west of Lihou Reef, Coral Sea. Five of the species represent new records for Australia: P. azumanus, P. kamii, P. megalophthalmus, P. melanesius and S. barroi. Previous records of P. megalophthalmus from the North West Shelf are based on misidentified specimens of P. lasti. Records of P. wheeleri from the North West Shelf are based on specimens here identified as P. mcgroutheri n. sp. A record of P. yamakawai Yoshino from Christmas Island is based on a misidentified specimen of P. kamii. Plectranthias retrofasciatus was previously recorded from the Great Barrier Reef as P. pallidus Randall & Hoese, here shown to be a junior synonym of P. retrofasciatus. Video-based records of P. kelloggi from the Great Barrier Reef appear to be based on P. retrofasciatus. Identification keys, diagnoses, character summaries, photographs and Australian distribution information are presented for all species. Full descriptions are provided for the new species and for those newly recorded from Australia.
Publisher: Magnolia Press
Date: 11-05-2018
DOI: 10.11646/ZOOTAXA.4418.6.5
Abstract: Cirrhilabrus cyanogularis, sp. nov., is described on the basis of the holotype and three paratypes from Banguingui Island, Sulu Archipelago, Philippines, and a paratype from Sulawesi, Indonesia. The new species belongs to a complex consisting of C. filamentosus (Klausewitz), C. rubripinnis Randall & Carpenter, and C. tonozukai Allen & Kuiter. Aside from similar nuptial male coloration, the four species share the following character combination: a single row of cheek scales dorsal-fin spines taller than dorsal-fin rays (slightly incised between spinuous and soft dorsal fin in C. rubripinnis and C. cyanogularis last three dorsal-fin spines converging to form a single filament in C. tonozukai and C. filamentosus) relatively long pelvic fins (reaching past anal-fin origin) and isthmus and breast blue. The new species differs from the other members of the complex in lacking a dorsal filament, as well as possessing six predorsal scales, more extensive blue coloration on the isthmus, lower head and breast, and a soft dorsal fin with narrow black, medial stripe. The status of Klausewitz’s Cirrhilabrichthys is briefly discussed.
Publisher: Public Library of Science (PLoS)
Date: 14-03-2018
Publisher: Magnolia Press
Date: 25-05-2021
DOI: 10.11646/ZOOTAXA.4975.2.1
Abstract: Type material of 12 mammal taxa originally proposed as species or subspecies are housed in the former Macleay Museum (now Macleay Collections, Chau Chak Wing Museum), University of Sydney and consist of seven holotypes and 12 syntypes. These were published from 1875 to 1887, five by N.N. Miklouho-Maclay and seven by E.P. Ramsay, of which six are currently considered valid taxa. Six type specimens are identified in the Collection for the first time. This includes rediscovery of the holotype skull of the New Guinean forest wallaby Dorcopsis chalmersii Miklouho-Maclay not reported since its description in 1884, a likely syntype of the bandicoot Perameles macroura torosa Ramsay, and three additional syntypes of the flying fox Pteropus (Epomops?) epularius Ramsay. The holotype of the dasyurid Antechinus (Podabrus) froggatti Ramsay, housed at the Australian Museum since before 1959, is also discussed. Limited specimen data currently prevents validation of an additional six specimens identified here as suspected syntypes of four further names: the macropodoids Halmaturus mastersii Krefft, Halmaturus crassipes Ramsay and Hypsiprymnodon moschatus Ramsay, and the bandicoot Perameles moresbyensis Ramsay. In idual accounts are given for a total of 21 proposed names. Type material of four of these remain unlocated in world collections and it is not known if they were ever in the Macleay Collections: the bandicoot Brachymelis garagassi Miklouho-Maclay, 1884 the wallaby Macropus tibol Miklouho-Maclay, 1885 the cuscus Cuscus chrysorrhous var. goldiei Ramsay and the giant rat Hapalotis papuanus Ramsay. The nomenclatural status of the possum Phalangista pinnata Ramsay, 1877, a possible nomen nudum, is also discussed. No nomenclatural actions are taken in this paper.
Publisher: Oxford University Press (OUP)
Date: 06-2004
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 09-2003
Publisher: American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
Date: 29-06-2018
Abstract: National laws fearing biopiracy squelch taxonomy studies
Publisher: Magnolia Press
Date: 02-07-2021
DOI: 10.11646/ZOOTAXA.4996.1.2
Abstract: Three new species of anthiadine species are described from specimens trawled from Australian waters. Pseudanthias paralourgus n. sp. is described from five specimens collected off southeastern Queensland. It resembles P. elongatus (Franz, 1910) from Japan to the South China Sea, but differs in male live coloration. The remaining two species are assigned to the genus Tosana Smith & Pope, 1906, which is newly diagnosed to include the two new species and the type species from southern Japan to the South China Sea, T. niwae Smith & Pope, 1906. The two new species, T. d ieriensis n. sp. described from three specimens from off Western Australia and T. longipinnis n. sp. described from 42 specimens from off eastern Australia, differ from each other and from T. niwae in various meristic and morphometric details. Pseudanthias paralourgus co-occurs with T. longipinnis. Molecular phylogenetic analysis of mitochondrial COI yielded a tree with the three Tosana species forming the sister group of a clade consisting of P. paralourgus n. sp., P. elongatus and the type species of Pseudanthias Bleeker, 1871, P. pleurotaenia (Bleeker, 1857). Our preliminary phylogenetic analyses suggest that Pseudanthias comprises a polyphyletic assemblage of species that also includes Nemanthias Smith, 1954, Luzonichthys Herre, 1936, Tosanoides Kamohara, 1953, Odontanthias Bleeker, 1873, and Serranocirrhitus Watanabe, 1949, thus highlighting the need for a revised generic classification of species currently assigned to Pseudanthias.
Publisher: Magnolia Press
Date: 24-10-2017
DOI: 10.11646/ZOOTAXA.4338.2.7
Abstract: The Pseudochromis reticulatus complex is diagnosed to include species of Pseudochromis with the combination of a pointed caudal fin (rounded with middle rays produced), a reticulated colour pattern on the upper part of the body, dorsal-fin rays modally III,26, anal-fin rays modally III,15, and pectoral-fin rays modally 18. Members of the complex include P. reticulatus Gill & Woodland, P. pictus Gill & Randall, P. tonozukai Gill & Allen, P. jace Allen, Gill & Erdmann and P. stellatus new species. The last-named is herein described from six specimens from Batanta and Batu Hitam in the Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua, Indonesia. It is distinguished from other members of the complex in live coloration, and in having higher mean numbers of scales in lateral series and of anterior lateral-line scales (36–38 and 29–32, respectively), and a deeper body as measured from the dorsal-fin origin to pelvic-fin origin (31.8–33.5 % SL).
Publisher: Magnolia Press
Date: 13-02-2020
DOI: 10.11646/ZOOTAXA.4732.3.4
Abstract: Osteological characters supporting monophyly and identification of extant Leiognathidae are reviewed. Ten osteological synapomorphies support monophyly of the Leiognathidae, involving modification of the ribs, gill arches, palatoquadrate, median fins and branchiostegals. Fourteen additional characters are noted that nest the Leiognathidae within the Acanthuriformes (sensu Gill & Leis). Nine further characters are noted as useful for identification of leiognathids, though each occurs more widely among acanthuriforms and other fishes. Three fossil genera that have been assigned to the Leiognathidae are briefly reviewed for the various leiognathid characters. Only one fossil genus, †Euleiognathus Yabumoto & Uyeno, appears correctly placed in the family.
Publisher: Magnolia Press
Date: 04-08-2015
DOI: 10.11646/ZOOTAXA.3994.4.8
Abstract: The presence or absence of teeth on the vomer and palatoquadrate bones has a long history in fish systematics. Dentition of these bones is often consistent across families, and is often included in keys to families and family diagnoses. The angelfish family Pomacanthidae has been almost consistently diagnosed as lacking both vomerine and palatine teeth (e.g., Günther 1860 Day 1875 Jordan & Fowler 1902 Herre & Montalban 1927 Fowler & Bean 1929 Pyle 2001, 2003 McEachran & Fechhelm 2005) the only exceptions I am aware of are Munro (1967) and Jones and Kumeran (1980) who note that vomerine teeth may be present or absent in pomacanthids, Blum (1988) who alludes to vomerine teeth being present in the family, and Lindberg and Krasyukova (1971) who note that weak vomerine teeth may be present in species of Chaetodontoplus Bleeker. I am aware of no accounts that mention palatine teeth in pomacanthids. During a survey of pomacanthid skeletal preparations for a study of relationships of pomacanthids to other fishes (Gill & Leis in prep.), I noticed that species of the genus Pomacanthus Lacepède, type genus of the family, consistently have a narrow band of villiform teeth on the vomer and a small patch of villiform teeth on the anterior part of the palatines (Figure 1). A broader survey of pomacanthids (25 species, including representatives of all but one of the major clades given in Gaither et al. 2014 the missing clade consists of "Apolemichthys" arcuatus, "Centropyge" colini and "C." narcosis, for which the name Desmoholacanthus Fowler is available) revealed that these bones are otherwise edentate in the family (although only two species of Chaetodontoplus were examined).
Publisher: Magnolia Press
Date: 17-04-2019
DOI: 10.11646/ZOOTAXA.4586.2.2
Abstract: Chromis tingting sp. nov., is described on the basis of the holotype and three paratypes from Sagami Bay, Japan. The new species likely belongs to a complex consisting of C. mirationis, C. okamurai and C. struhsakeri, with which it shares the following character combination: dorsal rays XIV,13–14 anal rays II,12 pectoral rays 19–20 tubed lateral-line scales 15–17 two spinous procurrent rays dorsally and ventrally in the caudal fin and a generally silvery white adult coloration. The new species differs from the other members of its complex in coloration details (particularly in juvenile coloration), and in having fewer gill rakers (5–6 + 17–20 = 22–26), and a larger eye -(13.7–19.4 % SL). The new species has previously been confused with Chromis mirationis, and the contention is herewith briefly discussed.
Publisher: American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists (ASIH)
Date: 09-2010
DOI: 10.1643/OT-10-087B
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 10-2008
Publisher: Magnolia Press
Date: 24-04-2019
DOI: 10.11646/ZOOTAXA.4590.1.8
Abstract: Gymnoxenisthmus flavicinctus n. sp. is described from the 20.2 mm SL holotype collected from Sharm Obhur, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, central Red Sea. It differs from the holotype and only known specimen of its congener G. tigrellus in having entirely unbranched pectoral-fin rays (versus only upper two rays and lowermost ray unbranched), 17 (versus 15) pectoral-fin rays and 13 (versus 12) segmented anal-fin rays. It also differs in live and preserved coloration. The new species brings the total number of xenisthmids known from the Red Sea to five.
Publisher: Magnolia Press
Date: 04-10-2019
DOI: 10.11646/ZOOTAXA.4680.1.1
Abstract: Lobotes, Datnioides and Hapalogenys are assigned to a newly defined Acanthuriformes on the basis of their pattern of tooth replacement (termed posterolateral tooth replacement), where new teeth form at the posterolateral ends of series. Posterolateral tooth replacement is shown to be a synamorphy of the order. The order is expanded to include Chaetodontidae, Pomacanthidae, Drepaneidae, Ephippidae, Leiognathidae, Antigonia, Scatophagidae and Capros, along with the more traditional members, Siganidae, Luvaridae, Zanclidae and Acanthuridae. Three-item analysis of 63 adult and larval morphological characters yields two optimal trees that differ only in the relative positions of Capros and Siganidae. The intersection tree of the two optimal trees is: (((Hapalogenys (Datnioides, Lobotidae)) (Pomacanthidae (Drepaneidae (Chaetodontidae (Ephippidae (Leiognathidae (Scatophagidae (Antigonia (Siganidae, Capros (Luvaridae (Zanclidae, Acanthuridae)))))))))))). This cladogram is compared with recent phylogenies based on analyses of sequence data, and few differences are found once the weakly-supported interior nodes of the latter are collapsed. Aside from expansion of the Acanthuriformes, the following classification changes are proposed in order to reflect the phylogenetic relationships: redefinition of the Lobotidae to include Lobotes, Datnioides and Hapalogenys separate families for Antigonia and Capros (Antigoniidae and Caproidae, respectively) continued recognition of Drepaneidae (often considered a synonym of Ephippidae). The larvae of Capros aper are illustrated to show features overlooked in earlier descriptions.
Publisher: Magnolia Press
Date: 15-08-2018
DOI: 10.11646/ZOOTAXA.4459.3.9
Abstract: Type specimens were located in the Macleay Museum for five species described by F.L. de Castelnau: Kurtus gulliveri (syntype), Pseudoambassis macleayi (lectotype and two paralectotypes), Pseudoambassis elongatus (lectotype and paralectotype), Acanthoperca gulliveri (syntype) and Engraulis nasutus (syntypes). The last-named is shown to be a senior subjective synonym of Anchovia aestuaria Ogibly 1910, and is referred to the genus Thryssa Cuvier 1829.
Publisher: Magnolia Press
Date: 05-11-2021
DOI: 10.11646/ZOOTAXA.5061.3.5
Abstract: Conniella apterygia is redescribed from re-examination of the holotype, two paratypes, and six additional specimens. The genus is closely allied to Cirrhilabrus, sharing similarities in general morphological and meristic details, but is separated from Cirrhilabrus and most other labrid fishes in lacking pelvic fins and a pelvic girdle. Recent molecular phylogenetic studies have provided strong evidence for the deep nesting of Conniella within Cirrhilabrus, contradicting its generic validity and suggesting that the loss of pelvic elements is autapomorphic. Consequently, the species is redescribed and assigned to the genus Cirrhilabrus, as Cirrhilabrus apterygia new combination. The pelvic morphologies of related cirrhilabrin labrids are discussed, and a new synapomorphy is identified for Paracheilinus.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date: 30-06-2016
Publisher: Magnolia Press
Date: 13-11-2017
DOI: 10.11646/ZOOTAXA.4347.2.11
Abstract: Navigobius kaguya is described on the basis of two specimens from the Ryukyu Islands, Japan, and Luzon, Philippines. It differs from other described species of the genus in live coloration, and in having: second dorsal-fin rays I,16 anal-fin rays I,16 pectoral-fin rays 21–22 gill rakers 5–6 + 17 and first dorsal fin weakly to moderately incised between spines, taller than second dorsal. It closely resembles an undescribed species from Bali and the Mal es, but differs in lacking an orange-red mid-lateral stripe. The possible placement of Navigobius khanhoa in Oxymetapon is discussed.
Publisher: Magnolia Press
Date: 28-02-2013
DOI: 10.11646/ZOOTAXA.3619.3.4
Abstract: The large number, definition, varied application and validity of named Australian biogeographical regions reflect their ad hoc development via disparate methods or case study idiosyncracies. They do not represent a coherent system. In order to resolve these uncertainties an Australian Bioregionalisation Atlas is proposed as a provisional hierarchical classification, accounting for all known named areas. This provisional area taxonomy includes a diagnosis, description, type locality and map for each named area within the Australian continent, as well as a first-ever area synonymy. Akin to biological clas-sifications, this Atlas seeks to provision universality, objectivity and stability, such that biogeographers, macroecologists and geographers, can test existing areas as well as proposing novel areas. With such a formalised and comparative system in place, practitioners can analyse the definition and relationships of biotic areas, and putatively minimise ad hoc expla-nations.
Publisher: Magnolia Press
Date: 18-01-2022
DOI: 10.11646/ZOOTAXA.5092.1.2
Abstract: Previously regarded as a subgenus of Pseudanthias Bleeker, Mirolabrichthys is rediagnosed and restricted to three species, the type species, M. tuka Herre & Montalban, along with M. pascalus (Jordan & Tanaka) and M. evansi (Smith). Five other species previously classified in Mirolabrichthys are reallocated to Nemanthias Smith, which beforehand had included only the type species, N. carberryi Smith: N. bartlettorum (Randall & Lubbock), N. bicolor (Randall), N. dispar (Herre), N. ignitus (Randall & Lubbock), and N. regalis (Randall & Lubbock). The remaining nine species previously placed in Mirolabrichthys are classified in a new genus, Pyronotanthias: P. lori (Lubbock & Randall), P. aurulentus (Randall & McCosker), P. bimarginatus (Randall), P. flavoguttatus (Katayama & Masuda), P. parvirostris (Randall & Lubbock), P. privitera (Randall & Pyle), P. smithvanizi (Randall & Lubbock), P. timanoa (Victor, Teitelbaum & Randall) and P. unimarginatus (Randall). Synapomorphies supporting monophyly of each genus are provided, along with generic descriptions and character summaries for included species. Characters supporting relationships of the three genera to each other and to other anthiadines are discussed.
Publisher: CRC Press
Date: 06-01-2017
Publisher: Magnolia Press
Date: 11-06-2019
DOI: 10.11646/ZOOTAXA.4614.3.8
Abstract: Anthias albofasciatus Fowler & Bean, known only from the holotype collected east of Hong Kong in the South China Sea, has been considered a valid species of either Anthias or Pseudanthias. The holotype is compared with the holotype of Tosana niwae Smith & Pope from Urado Bay, Shikoku, Japan, as well as non-type specimens from the South China Sea and south-eastern Japan, and shown to be conspecific. Anthias albofasciatus is therefore considered a junior subjective synonym of Tosana niwae.
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 09-11-2007
Publisher: Magnolia Press
Date: 13-03-2020
DOI: 10.11646/ZOOTAXA.4750.4.6
Abstract: Plectranthias cruentus new species is described from the holotype and two paratypes collected off Ball’s Pyramid and a paratype from Lord Howe Island. It resembles P. pelicieri Randall & Shimizu 1994 in live coloration and most morphological details, including absence of predorsal scales anterior to the supratemporal commissure, but differs in having the fifth or sixth (versus third) dorsal-fin spine longest, at least some pectoral-fin rays branched (versus all unbranched), and inconspicuous (versus distinct) serrations on the interopercle. It also differs in live coloration details.
Publisher: American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists (ASIH)
Date: 02-2006
Publisher: Magnolia Press
Date: 19-12-2013
DOI: 10.11646/ZOOTAXA.3750.3.2
Abstract: Acanthoplesiops cappuccino is described from the 16.4 mm SL holotype collected from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Red Sea. The following combination of characters distinguishes it from congeners: dorsal-fin rays XVIII,4 anal-fin rays VII,4 pectoral-fin rays 18 caudal fin not connected to last rays of dorsal and anal fins by membrane and caudal peduncle with a pale yellowish brown bar, which extends broadly on to caudal fin. An underwater photo of the anaesthetised holotype is provided, as well as one of the freshly dead holotype and only known specimen of the similar species A. naka. Tables summarizing diagnostic characters of the six known species of Acanthoplesiops are included. congeners by possessing both rostral and maxillary barbels having the last simple dorsal-fin ray weak and smooth the lateral line complete, with 40-42+1 pored scales ½7-½8/1/3½ scales in transverse line from dorsal-fin origin to pelvic-fin origin 4½ scales between lateral line and anal-fin origin. Hypselobarbus kolus is considered a synonym of H. curmuca, which is redescribed: it is distinguished from all congeners by possessing maxillary barbels only the last simple dorsal-fin ray weak and smooth 41-43+1 lateral-line scales 9-10/1/4½-5 scales in transverse line between origins of dorsal and pelvic fins and 5½-6 scales between lateral line and anal-fin origin.
Publisher: American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists (ASIH)
Date: 15-10-2020
DOI: 10.1643/CI-19-327
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 21-11-2008
Publisher: Magnolia Press
Date: 20-09-2017
DOI: 10.11646/ZOOTAXA.4483.1.7
Abstract: Following publication of the original article (Tea et al., 2018), an error was noted in the museum registration number for the holotype of the new species Cirrhilabrus cyanogularis (PNM 15354). This registration number is a duplicate number already in use for the holotype of Cirrhilabrus shutmani (Tea & Gill, 2017). The new registration number for the holotype of Cirrhilabrus cyanogularis is now PNM 15360.
Publisher: JSTOR
Date: 2000
DOI: 10.2307/2666207
Location: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Location: United States of America
Location: United States of America
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