2005
DOI: 10.1590/s1679-62252005000400014
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Description of a new species of Parancistrus (Siluriformes: Loricariidae) from the rio Xingu, Brazil

Abstract: Parancistrus nudiventris, new species, is described and compared with the congener P. aurantiacus. The new species has only been recorded from rio Xingu and can be distinguished from P. aurantiacus by having a naked abdomen (plated in P. aurantiacus), the presence of bluish dots in living specimens or spotted in preserved specimens (uniformly dark or clear brown or mottled, never spotted in P. aurantiacus), larger interbranchial distance (39-56% in HL vs. 24.9-39.5% in P. aurantiacus), narrower interorbital di… Show more

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“…Teleocichla preta, similar to many other species of endemic Rio Xingu fishes, highlights the complex evolutionary processes that may be at play in this singular Amazonian tributary. A large diversity of forms and ecologically specialized fishes inhabit the Xingu basin (Kullander, 1988;Lowe-McConnel, 1991;Jegu, 1992;Zuanon, 1999;Py-Daniel & Zuanon, 2005), but many of them correspond to putative new species that remain virtually unknown to science. Because this region is severely threatened by increased anthropogenic developments, it is imperative to stimulate the study and formal description of these forms, in order to understand their origin and ensure the preservation of one of the most unique concentrations of freshwater fish diversity in the Neotropics.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Teleocichla preta, similar to many other species of endemic Rio Xingu fishes, highlights the complex evolutionary processes that may be at play in this singular Amazonian tributary. A large diversity of forms and ecologically specialized fishes inhabit the Xingu basin (Kullander, 1988;Lowe-McConnel, 1991;Jegu, 1992;Zuanon, 1999;Py-Daniel & Zuanon, 2005), but many of them correspond to putative new species that remain virtually unknown to science. Because this region is severely threatened by increased anthropogenic developments, it is imperative to stimulate the study and formal description of these forms, in order to understand their origin and ensure the preservation of one of the most unique concentrations of freshwater fish diversity in the Neotropics.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…These activities have become economically profitable within some communities of these regions and, in many cases, constitute the entire source of income for several families. According to Rapp Py-Daniel & Zuanon (2005) and Camargo et al (2011) this practice has become most frequent in Altamira since end of the1980's, when gold prospectors that lost their jobs began to collect loricariids fish. The capture of attractive species for the ornamental fish trade was possible with the adaptation of old techniques employed in gold prospect at great depths (up to 15 meters), such as the use of air compressors, diving masks and lanterns.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…According to Zuanon (1999) and Rapp Py-Daniel & Zuanon (2005), Spectracanthicus zuanoni is a moderate reophilic species that is found in rock-bottom areas subjected to backwater and strong currents. Specimens were found individually or in groups of three, under shelter boulders (adults) and spaces beneath rocks (juveniles), up to 2m deep.…”
Section: Ecological Notesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…O estado do Pará é grande fornecedor de peixes ornamentais da família Loricariidae (acaris) (RAPP PY-DANIEL e ZUANON, 2005;PRANG, 2007). No rio Xingu ocorrem pelo menos 55 espécies de Loricariidae, sendo 31 delas bem valorizadas no mercado da aquariofilia (CAMARGO e GHILARDI, 2009).…”
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