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Boulengerella cuvieri (SPIX & AGASSIZ, 1829)

3 May, 2023Tetra 0

Synonyms Xiphostoma cuvieri Spix & Agassiz, 1829; Xiphostoma ocellatum Jardine, 1841; Xiphostoma oseryi Castelnau, 1855; Xiphostoma longipinne Steindachner, 1876 Etymology Boulengerella: named for Belgian-British zoologist George Albert Boulenger (1858-1937). cuvieri: named for French naturalist and zoologist Jean Léopold Nicolas Frédéric Cuvier (1769-1832). Classification Order: Characiformes Family: Ctenoluciidae Distribution The type locality of this species is listed as “Rivers of Brazil”, but current records suggest that it […]

Gasteropelecus levis (EIGENMANN, 1909) - Silver Hatchetfish

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Gasteropelecus levis (EIGENMANN, 1909) – Silver Hatchetfish

3 May, 2023Tetra 0

Synonyms Pterodiscus levis, Eigenmann, 1909. Etymology Gasteropelecus: Greek gaster [= stomach] and pelecus [=hatchet, axe] levis: Latin for smooth. According to his notes, Eigenmann placed this species in his new genus Pterodiscus solely on the basis of the lack of maxillary teeth; some sources suggest this is the “smooth” reference. Classification Order: Characiformes Family: Gasteropelecidae Distribution Occurs only in the lower Amazon river basin […]

Hyphessobrycon haraldschultzi (TRAVASSOS, 1960) - Crystal Red Tetra

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Hyphessobrycon haraldschultzi (TRAVASSOS, 1960) – Crystal Red Tetra

2 May, 2023Cyprinformes 0

Synonyms Hemigrammus haraldschultzi is a synonym for Hyphessobrycon haraldschultzi. The species was first described by Dr. Heraldo Antonio Britski and Dr. Sergio Macedo Zago in 1999. The scientific name of the Crystal Red Tetra was previously known as Hemigrammus haraldschultzi, but it was later changed to Hyphessobrycon haraldschultzi in 2003 by Dr. Jorge Casciotta and […]

Thoracocharax stellatus (KNER, 1858) - Spotfin Hatchetfish

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Thoracocharax stellatus (KNER, 1858) Spotfin Hatchetfish

28 April, 2023Tetra 0

Synonyms Gastropelecus stellatus Kner, 1858 Etymology Thoracocharax: derived from the Greek θώραξ (thṓraks), meaning ‘breastplate, cuirass’, and the generic name Charax, type genus of the Order Characiformes, itself derived from the Ancient Greek χάραξ (chárax), meaning ‘a palisade of pointed sticks’, in reference to the densely packed sharp teeth. stellatus: Latin for starry or set with stars, a reference to the “platinum” shiny appearance. […]

Gasteropelecus sternicla (LINNAEUS, 1758) - Common Hatchetfish, Silver Hatchetfish

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Gasteropelecus sternicla (LINNAEUS, 1758) – Common Hatchetfish, Silver Hatchetfish

24 April, 2023Tetra 0

Synonyms Clupea sternicla Linnaeus, 1758; Salmo gasteropelecus Pallas, 1770; Gasteropelecus argenteus Lacepede, 1803; Gasteropelecus coronatus Allen, 1942; Gasteropelecus sternicula marowini Hoedeman, 1952; Gasteropelecus sternicla morae Hoedeman, 1952 Etymology Gasteropelecus: Greek gaster [= stomach] and pelecus [=hatchet, axe] sternicla: Latin for breast, referring to the deeply extended thorax. Classification Order: Characiformes Family: Gasteropelecidae Distribution The distribution of this species is somewhat uncertain, as it has only been observed in limited regions. Specifically, it […]

Hyphessobrycon loretoensis (LADIGES, 1938) - Loreto Tetra

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Hyphessobrycon loretoensis (LADIGES, 1938) – Loreto Tetra

21 April, 2023Tetra 0

Etymology Hyphessobrycon, the genus to which Hyphessobrycon loretoensis belongs, is derived from the Ancient Greek word “υπελάσσων” (hyphesson), which means “of lesser stature”, and is used as a prefix in this case, in combination with the generic name Brycon. This name was chosen due to the small size of many species within this genus. The […]

Hyphessobrycon stegemanni (GÉRY, 1961) - Savanna Tetra

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Hyphessobrycon stegemanni (GÉRY, 1961) – Savanna Tetra

21 April, 2023Tetra 0

Etymology The genus name Hyphessobrycon is a combination of two Ancient Greek words, “υπελάσσων” (hyphesson) and “βρύκον” (brycon). The word hyphesson means ‘of lesser stature’, and brycon is a generic name for a type of fish. Therefore, Hyphessobrycon means a small or lesser statured brycon. The species name stegemanni was named in honor of Carlos […]

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Hyphessobrycon vilmae (GÉRY, 1966)

21 April, 2023Tetra 0

Etymology The Ancient Greek term “υπελάσσων” (hyphesson), meaning “of lesser stature” or “lower in position,”. It gave rise to the genus name Hyphessobrycon. In this case, it is used as a prefix, likely referring to the small size of the fish within this genus. The second part of the name, Brycon, is a generic name […]

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Boulengerella lateristriga (BOULENGER, 1895) – Striped Pike ‘Characin’

20 April, 2023Tetra 0

Synonyms Xiphostoma lateristriga Boulenger, 1895 Etymology Boulengerella is named after the Belgian-British zoologist George Albert Boulenger (1858-1937). Lateristriga derives its name from the Latin words “latus”, meaning ‘flank’, and “striga”, meaning ‘row, strip’, referring to the lateral body stripe. Classification Order: Characiformes Family: Ctenoluciidae Distribution The type locality of this species is ‘Manaus, Brazil’, and recent records indicate […]

Copella arnoldi (REGAN, 1912) - Splash Tetra

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Copella arnoldi (REGAN, 1912) – Splash Tetra

18 April, 2023Tetra 0

Synonyms Copeina arnoldi Regan, 1912 Etymology Copella: A diminutive of the generic name Copeina which was named for naturalist Edward Drinker Cope (1840-1897). Arnoldi: Named for J. Paul Arnold, who collected the type specimens and donated them to the British Museum. Classification Order: Characiformes Family: Lebiasinidae Distribution Regan initially designated the type locality of this species as ‘Amazon’, although recent […]

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