Journal Article
Rediscovery and redescription of the unusual subterranean characiform Stygichthys typhlops, with notes on its life history
Moreira, C.R., Bichuette, M.E., Oyakawa, O.T., de Pinna, M.C.C. and Trajano, E.
Record Number:
2608
Year:
2010
Journal:
Journal of Fish Biology
Pages:
1815-1824
Volume:
76
Abstract:
The rediscovery of the enigmatic subterranean characiform Stygichthys typhlops is reported almost a half-century after the collection of the holotype, the only specimen previously known. Thirty-four specimens were collected in two shallow hand-dug wells at the region of the type locality, c. 13 km south-west of the town of Jaiba, Minas Gerais, Brazil. These specimens provide new information on the morphology of this species, and for the first time on its life history. The conservation status of S. typhlops is discussed. The species is severely threatened by habitat loss caused by exploitation of the aquifer.[copyright]2010 The Authors Journal compilation [copyright]2010 The Fisheries Society of the British Isles
Times Cited:
2