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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. […]

Zoogoneticus tequila (WEBB & MILLER, 1998) - Tequila Splitfin

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Zoogoneticus tequila (WEBB & MILLER, 1998) – Tequila Splitfin

26 April, 2023Cyprinformes 0

Synonyms Zoogoneticus sp. Lambert, 1990 Etymology Zoogoneticus gets its name from the combination of the Greek word “zoon,” meaning small animal, and the Latin word “genesis,” meaning origin. This is likely due to the viviparous nature of the species. Tequila is named after the Volcán de Tequila, a nearby volcano located at the type […]

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Zoogoneticus tequila (WEBB & MILLER, 1998) – Tequila Splitfin

26 April, 2023Cyprinformes 0

Synonyms Zoogoneticus sp. Lambert, 1990 Etymology Zoogoneticus: Greek, zoon meaning little animal and the Latin, genesis meaning genesis. presumably in reference to the viviparous nature of the species. Tequila: In reference to the volcano, Volcán de Tequila which is found near the type locality Classification Order: Cyprinodontiformes Family: Goodeidae Distribution The Tequila Splitfin is native to […]

Hyphessobrycon roseus (GÉRY, 1960) Yellow Phantom Tetra

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Hyphessobrycon roseus (GÉRY, 1960) Yellow Phantom Tetra

4 May, 2023Tetra 0

Synonyms Megalamphodus roseus Géry, 1960 Etymology Hyphessobrycon: from the Ancient Greek υπελάσσων (hyphésson), meaning ‘of lesser stature’, used as a prefix in this case, plus the generic name Brycon. roseus: from the Latin roseus, meaning ‘pink, rose-coloured’, in reference to the “bright rose” body colour. Classification Order: Characiformes Family: Characidae Distribution The species referred to in this passage is found in […]

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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