Breeding Reports

• Nov 18,
  Duringlanis romani
  updated report by Jools (b:54)
• Nov 19,
  Hypancistrus zebra
  updated report by Jools (b:17)
• Jan 01,
  Oryzias latipes
  new report by bekateen (b:37)
• Aug 12,
  Herotilapia multispinosa
  new report by bekateen (b:40)
• Jul 05,
  Laetacara dorsigera
  updated report by bekateen (b:44)
• May 11,
  Heterandria formosa
  updated report by bekateen (b:18)
• Nov 13,
  Nanochromis splendens
  updated report by Bettaja (b:55)
• Feb 21,
  Neoheterandria elegans
  new report by bekateen (b:8)
• Feb 19,
  Copella arnoldi
  updated report by bekateen (b:45)
• Jan 02,
  Tanichthys albonubes
  updated report by bekateen (b:40)
• Nov 08,
  Poecilia reticulata
  new report by Divemaster (b:41)
• Oct 30,
  Corydoras (lineage 6) paleatus
  new report by Divemaster (b:42)
• Aug 19,
  Hypancistrus zebra
  new report by JKvalvaag (b:49)
• Aug 19,
  Corydoras (lineage 9) sterbai
  new report by JKvalvaag (b:48)
• Aug 19,
  Danio margaritatus
  new report by JKvalvaag (b:43)
• Aug 15,
  Semotilus atromaculatus
  new report by Divemaster (b:42)
• Nov 29,
  Synodontis multipunctatus
  new report by Cichlidon (b:25)
• Aug 24,
  Poecilia sphenops
  new report by HUNdani (b:13)
• Aug 22,
  Apistogramma cacatuoides
  new report by HUNdani (b:13)
• Aug 22,
  Xiphophorus hellerii
  new report by HUNdani (b:11)
• Aug 22,
  Corydoras (lineage 7) aeneus
  new report by HUNdani (b:13)
• Aug 22,
  Psalidodon anisitsi
  new report by HUNdani (b:13)
• May 28,
  Corydoras (lineage 4) pygmaeus
  new report by Onsaud (b:49)
• May 21, Nomorhamphus ebrardtii new report by tyrano34 (b:27)
• Mar 22,
  Benitochromis finleyi
  new report by Andi8421 (b:19)
• Mar 21,
  Pelvicachromis pulcher
  new report by Andi8421 (b:6)
• Nov 08,
  Haplochromis vanheusdeni
  new report by Anton (b:13)
• Jul 30,
  Corydoras (lineage 5) sp. (C123)
  new report by Bd79 (b:6)
• Jun 07,
  Clupisoma bastari
  new report by djtonyel (b:12)
• May 12, Poeciliopsis prolifica new report by Harold Weiss (b:45)
• Jan 24,
  Benitochromis ufermanni
  new report by Anton (b:10)
• Jan 16,
  Benitochromis batesii
  new report by Anton (b:54)
Species Profile Updates
• May 19, 01:54 Imparfinis mishky (Heptapteridae)
  [changes]
  Desc_by changed to [Almirón, Casciotta, Bechara, Ruíz Díaz, Bruno] from [Almirón, Casciotta, Bechara, Ruíz Díaz, Bruno, d].
  
  Type_locality changed to [Esteros del Iberá, río Corriente, Capitá Miní, 28°53'15.3"S, 58°22'02.7"W, Río Paraná basin, Argentina.] from [Esteros del Iberá, río Corriente, Capitá Miní, 28°53'15.3"S, 58°22'02.7"W, Río Paraná basin, Argentina.].
  
• May 18, 23:24 Rineloricaria paraibensis (Loricariidae) New Species
• May 18, 23:21 Liobagrus chenhaojuni (Amblycipitidae) New Species
• May 18, 23:20 Tachysurus wuyueensis (Bagridae) New Species
• May 18, 06:19
  Dawkinsia chalakkudiensis
  (Cyprinidae)
  [changes]
  Original_desc changed to [n] from [y].
  
• May 17, 09:08
  Lasiancistrus guacharote
  (Loricariidae)
  [changes]
  Literature changed to [Histoire naturelle des poissons v. 15, pp 508. See also Armbruster, J.W. (2005). Neotrop. ichthyol., 3(4):549-569.] from [Histoire naturelle des poissons v. 15, pp 508.
  Armbruster, J.W. (2005). Neotrop. ichthyol., 3(4):549-569.].
  
  Genus_identification changed to [Adult Lasiancistrus can be separated from all other loricariids by the presence of whisker-like odontodes on the cheeks. In addition, they have evertible cheek odontodes; three rows of plates on the caudal peduncle; and a modified, bar-shaped opercle. The caudal fin is slightly emarginate to forked, with the lower lobe longer than upper. Nuptial males have tentacules on the pectoral-fin spines longer than their associated odontodes; and transluscent tentacules on the snout that have odontodes associated with them. Nuptial males lack hypertrophied odontodes on top of the head and lack long, bristle-like odontodes on the leading edge of the pectoral-fin spine.] from [Adult Lasiancistrus can be separated from all other loricariids by the presence of whisker-like odontodes on the cheeks. In addition, they have evertible cheek odontodes; three rows of plates on the caudal peduncle; and a modified, bar-shaped opercle. The caudal fin is slightly emarginate to forked, with the lower lobe longer than upper. Nuptial males have tentacules on the pectoral-fin spines longer than their associated odontodes; and transluscent tentacules on the snout that have odontodes associated with them. Nuptial males lack hypertrophied odontodes on top of the head and lack long, bristle-like odontodes on the leading edge of the pectoral-fin spine.].
  
  Identification changed to [L. guacharote is one of two described species of Trans-Andean Lasiancistrus (the other being L. mayoloi) which possess a dark body color with light spots on the head and nape. L. guacharote can be distinguished from L. mayoloi by the former having one to a few small bony plates in the abdominal skin medial to the insertion of each pectoral spine. Additionally, L. guacharote is covered with round spots on the head and body, whereas L. mayoloi has ovoid, triangular or irregular spots restricted to the head and nape, with wavy stripes on the lateral flanks.] from [L. guacharote is one of two described species of Trans-Andean Lasiancistrus (the other being L. mayoloi) which possess a dark body color with light spots on the head and nape. L. guacharote can be distinguished from L. mayoloi by the former having one to a few small bony plates in the abdominal skin medial to the insertion of each pectoral spine. Additionally, L. guacharote is covered with round spots on the head and body, whereas L. mayoloi has ovoid, triangular or irregular spots restricted to the head and nape, with wavy stripes on the lateral flanks.].
  
  Genus_sexing changed to [Snout of nuptial males almost square (vs. rounded in females and juveniles). Adult males of most species (except Lasiancistrus tentaculatus) with whisker-like odontodes at anterolateral corner of snout; males of L. tentaculatus have tentacules instead of whisker-like odontodes along anterior margin of snout. Nuptial males have tentacules longer than their associated odontodes on the pectoral-fin spine.] from [Snout of nuptial males almost square (vs. rounded in females and juveniles). Adult males of most species (except Lasiancistrus tentaculatus) with whisker-like odontodes at anterolateral corner of snout; males of L. tentaculatus have tentacules instead of whisker-like odontodes along anterior margin of snout. Nuptial males have tentacules longer than their associated odontodes on the pectoral-fin spine.].
  
• May 17, 09:07
  Sturisomatichthys aureus
  (Loricariidae)
  [changes]
  Literature changed to [Anzeiger der Kaiserlichen Akademie der Wissenschaften, Wien, Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Classe v. 37 (no. 18), pp 206.] from [Anzeiger der Kaiserlichen Akademie der Wissenschaften, Wien, Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Classe v. 37 (no. 18) (for 12 July 1900), pp 206.].
  
  Genus_identification changed to [Sturisoma and Sturisomatichthys can be difficult to tell apart. Older descriptions of the genera emphasized the length of the snout (elongated in Sturisoma), but this trait is not reliable across species. Recent analyses allow discrimination based on the abdominal plates, fin colors and lateral plates: Sturisoma has its central abdominal plates arranged in three clearly-defined longitudinal series; all fins (except sometimes pectoral fins) lack dark spots; and 20–21 lateral plates in median series. Sturisomatichthys has its central abdominal plates less organized, not arranged in clearly-defined longitudinal series; dark spots usually present on one or more of the dorsal-, pectoral-, pelvic, or anal-fins; and 15–18 lateral plates in median series. Furthermore, to date all Sturisoma are cis-Andean; most (but not all) Sturisomatichthys are trans-Andean.] from [Sturisoma and Sturisomatichthys can be difficult to tell apart. Older descriptions of the genera emphasized the length of the snout (elongated in Sturisoma), but this trait is not reliable across species. Recent analyses allow discrimination based on the abdominal plates, fin colors and lateral plates: Sturisoma has its central abdominal plates arranged in three clearly-defined longitudinal series; all fins (except sometimes pectoral fins) lack dark spots; and 20–21 lateral plates in median series. Sturisomatichthys has its central abdominal plates less organized, not arranged in clearly-defined longitudinal series; dark spots usually present on one or more of the dorsal-, pectoral-, pelvic, or anal-fins; and 15–18 lateral plates in median series. Furthermore, to date all Sturisoma are cis-Andean; most (but not all) Sturisomatichthys are trans-Andean.].
  
  Identification changed to [Young Sturisomatichthys of any species are difficult to distinguish.  S. aureus can be distinguished from most congeners by the black horizontal markings behind the first dorsal ray, which are solid as opposed to speckled.  It also appears to be the smallest member of the genus rarely reaching over six inches in length. S. aureus, when in good condition, has a long trailing fin extension from the upper caudal lobe but not other fins.] from [Young Sturisomatichthys of any species are difficult to distinguish.  S. aureus can be distinguished from most congeners by the black horizontal markings behind the first dorsal ray, which are solid as opposed to speckled.  It also appears to be the smallest member of the genus rarely reaching over six inches in length. S. aureus, when in good condition, has a long trailing fin extension from the upper caudal lobe but not other fins.].
  
  General changed to [Often, but always incorrectly, sold as S. panamensis which is not commercially exported nor captive-bred. Evers and Seidel (2002) describe this fish in earlier editions of their Wels Atlas as Sturisoma sp. "Kolumbien". This is the most common species shipped from Colombia. Sturisomatichthys leightoni are often mixed in the shipments.  These shipments are also sometimes combined with shipments of a similar species that are collected further downriver this has led to hybridisation in captive populations.] from [Often, but always incorrectly, sold as S. panamensis which is not commercially exported nor captive-bred. Evers and Seidel (2002) describe this fish in earlier editions of their Wels Atlas as Sturisoma sp. "Kolumbien". This is the most common species shipped from Colombia. Sturisomatichthys leightoni are often mixed in the shipments.  These shipments are also sometimes combined with shipments of a similar species that are collected further downriver this has led to hybridisation in captive populations.].
  
  Distribution changed to [Magdalena, San Jorge and Cesar River basins, Colombia.
  Found in the Rio Magdalena and its tributaries, upstream of Honda. It appears to be the species common in the upper Magdalena and is replaced downriver by another, similar species.] from [Magdalena, San Jorge and Cesar River basins, Colombia.
  Found in the Rio Magdalena and its tributaries, upstream of Honda. It appears to be the species common in the upper Magdalena and is replaced downriver by another, similar species.].
  
  Breeding changed to [See Shane's World article.] from [See Shane's World article.].
  
• May 14, 14:57
  Microglanis cibelae
  (Pseudopimelodidae) New Species
• May 07, 19:49 Exostoma sentiyonoae (Sisoridae) New Species
• May 06, 22:43
  Corydoras areio
  (Callichthyidae)
  [changes]
  Brazil_negative_list changed to [n] from [].
  
  Genus_pronunciation changed to [kor ee doh rass.] from [kor ee doh rass (lineage one).].
  
  Genus_etymology changed to [Cory = helmet, doras = skin. In this case it was incorrectly used to mean armour (cuirasse) instead of skin in allusion to the dual rows of plates that run along the flanks of this genus.] from [Cory = helmet, doras = skin. In this case it was incorrectly used to mean armour (cuirasse) instead of skin in allusion to the dual rows of plates that run along the flanks of this genus.].
  
  Genus_identification changed to [Corydoras are identified by their twin rows of armour plates along the flanks and by having fewer than 10 dorsal fin rays. They are most commonly confused with the other genera in the sub-family, namely Brochis, Scleromystax and Aspidoras.] from [Corydoras are identified by their twin rows of armour plates along the flanks and by having fewer than 10 dorsal fin rays. They are most commonly confused with the other genera in the sub-family, namely Brochis, Scleromystax and Aspidoras.].
  
  Genus_feeding changed to [Will accept a wide range of commercial foods including tablets, granules and flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm, Daphnia and tubifex are readily accepted.] from [Will accept a wide range of commercial foods including tablets, granules and flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm, Daphnia and tubifex are readily accepted.].
  
• May 04, 02:39
  Aspidoras sp. (C119)
  (Callichthyidae)
• May 03, 07:40
  Corydoras (lineage 9) sp. (C021)
  (Callichthyidae)
• May 03, 07:38
  Scleromystax sp. (C112)
  (Callichthyidae)
• May 03, 07:37
  Corydoras (lineage 9) sp. (Cw021)
  (Callichthyidae)
• May 03, 05:09
  Corydoras (lineage 5) sp. (C088)
  (Callichthyidae)
• Apr 29, 13:02 †Afrocascudo saharaensis (Loricariidae)
  [changes]
  General changed to [This species represents the oldest known catfish fossil, and being a loricariid found in what is modern day Morocco in North Africa, this places the origin of the Loricariidae historically in a pre-African region prior to the breakup of western Gondwana.] from [].
  
• Apr 27, 01:12 Iguanodectes polylepis (Iguanodectidae)
  [changes]
  Type_locality changed to [Tributary of Rio Ituxiou [Rio Ituxi or Rio Ipixuna], Rio Purus basin, Brazil.] from [Tributary of Rio Ituxiou, Rio Purus basin, Brazil.].
  
  Literature changed to [Revue française d'Aquariologie Herpétologie v. 19 (no. 4) [for 1992], pp 103, Figs. 10-11.] from [Revue française d'Aquariologie Herpétologie v. 19 (no. 4) [for 1992], pp 103, Figs. 10-11.].
  
• Apr 27, 01:09
  Trachelyopterus striatulus
  (Auchenipteridae)
  [changes]
  Distribution changed to [South America: coastal rivers in southeastern Brazil. Reported from Argentina.] from [].
  
• Apr 27, 01:08
  Corydoras (lineage 4) pygmaeus
  (Callichthyidae)
  [changes]
  Genus_pronunciation changed to [kor ee doh rass (lineage four).] from [].
  
  Compatibility changed to [A peaceful fish exhibiting typical Corydoras behavior. A mid-water swimming Cory.] from [A peaceful fish exhibiting typical Corydoras behavior. A mid-water swimming Cory.].
  
  Breeding changed to [Spawns in pairs or groups, having more than one trio (2 females and one male) increases chances of spawning. Eggs deposited around the tank, on glass and plants. Perhaps prefers plants. Eggs are 1mm in size, female carries only one egg at a time in ventral pouch. One female can lay up to 100 eggs per spawning cycle. C. pygmaeus rarely eat their eggs.
  
  Fry will feed on micro organisms in the tank and on an open sponge filter if present. If hatched out of spawning tank microworms, vinegar eels, rotifers and small daphnia such as Cerio daphnia will be accepted.] from [Spawns in pairs or groups, having more than one trio (2 females and one male) increases chances of spawning. Eggs deposited around the tank, on glass and plants. Perhaps prefers plants. Eggs are 1mm in size, female carries only one egg at a time in ventral pouch. One female can lay up to 100 eggs per spawning cycle. C. pygmaeus rarely eat their eggs.
  
  Fry will feed on micro organisms in the tank and on an open sponge filter if present. If hatched out of spawning tank microworms, vinegar eels, rotifers and small daphnia such as Cerio daphnia will be accepted.].
  
• Apr 26, 23:09 Glyptothorax punyabratai (Sisoridae) New Species
• Apr 24, 11:10
  Brevitrygon walga
  (Dasyatidae)
  [changes]
  Desc_by changed to [Müller & Henle] from [Müller & Henle].
  
  Type_locality changed to [Bay of Bengal, Ganges Delta, India [Red Sea; Ganges Delta].] from [Red Sea; Ganges Delta.].
  
• Apr 22, 18:05
  Microglanis cottoides
  (Pseudopimelodidae)
  [changes]
  General changed to [Populations collected from the rio Uruguay drainage and previously believed to be M. cottoides have been shown genetically to be indistinguishable from M. malabarbai.] from [].
  
  Distribution changed to [South America: Laguna dos Patos and rio Uruguay drainages in Brazil.] from [South America: Rio Grande do Sul coastal drainages. Populations collected from the rio Uruguay drainage and previously believed to be M. cottoides have been shown genetically to be indistinguishable from M. malabarbai.].
  
• Apr 22, 15:24 Microglanis lucenai (Pseudopimelodidae) New Species
• Apr 21, 01:11 Serrasalmus scapularis (Serrasalmidae)
  [changes]
  Desc_by changed to [Günther] from [Steindachner].
  
  Year changed to [1864] from [1908].
  
  Type_locality changed to [Essequibo River, Guyana.] from [Rio Pará, Brazil.].
  
  Literature changed to [Catalogue of the fishes in the British Museum v. 5, pp 368.] from [Anzeiger der Kaiserlichen Akademie der Wissenschaften, Wien, Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Klasse v. 45 (no. 18) (for 9 July 1908), pp 360.].
  
• Apr 20, 01:36 Bryconops caudomaculatus (Iguanodectidae)
  [changes]
  Type_locality changed to [South America [possibly Essequibo River basin, Guyana].] from [South America [probably Guyana].].
  
• Apr 20, 01:36
  Pimelodus ornatus
  (Pimelodidae)
  [changes]
  Brazil_negative_list changed to [n] from [].
  
  Genus_etymology changed to [pimele, fat; –odes, having the form of, i.e., fatty, referring to their adipose fins (at the time, this was a catch-all genus for many catfish species, most of which possess a “fatty” or adipose fin) [note: many online references report that –odes is derived from odous, meaning teeth, but this is incorrect].] from [(Greek)Pimele=Fat + (Greek)odous=teeth.].
  
  Etymology changed to [The specific epithet means ornate or decorated in reference to the handsome patterning of the species.] from [].
  
  Identification changed to [A real show fish and a distinctive member of the genus making it difficult to confuse with others. Has a larger head than most other Pimelodus.] from [A real show fish and a distinctive member of the genus making it difficult to confuse with others. Has a larger head than most other Pimelodus.].
  
  Distribution changed to [South America: Amazon, Corintijns, Essequibo, Orinoco, and Paraná River basins. Also in major rivers of the Guianas.] from [South America: Amazon, Corintijns, Essequibo, Orinoco, and Paraná River basins. Also in major rivers of the Guianas.].
  
  Genus_tankmates changed to [Larger active fish such as tetras, most barbs and gouramis. They can also be kept in groups but do not suffer from being kept singly. Angelfish and other ''graceful'' fish are sometimes bothered by this species' barbels particularly during "lights-out".] from [Larger active fish such as tetras, most barbs and gouramis. They can also be kept in groups but do not suffer from being kept singly. Angelfish and other ''graceful'' fish are sometimes bothered by this species' barbels particularly during "lights-out".].
  
• Apr 20, 01:36
  Hypostomus froehlichi
  (Loricariidae)
  [changes]
  Desc_by changed to [Zawadzki, Nardi & Tencatt] from [Zawadzki, Nardi & Tencatt].
  
  Type_loc_notes changed to [Presumed type is missing trailing W and should be 20°40'57.8"S 56°00'00.0"W.] from [].
  
  Type_loc_lat changed to [-20.682722] from [0].
  
  Type_loc_long changed to [56] from [0].
  
  Brazil_negative_list changed to [n] from [].
  
• Apr 14, 00:54
  Salanx reevesii
  (Salangidae)
  [changes]
  Desc_by changed to [Gray] from [Osbeck].
  
  Year changed to [1831] from [1765].
  
  Type_locality changed to [Canton, China.] from [Pearl River/Chu Chiang, at Huampo or Wampo/Huang Pu Harbour, Canton, Guangdong Province, China.].
  
  Literature changed to [Zoological Miscellany [No. 1] (art. 6), pp 4.] from [Reise nach Ostindien und China, pp 309.].
  
• Apr 10, 14:19 Pariolius maldonadoi (Heptapteridae)
• Apr 10, 14:19 Pariolius pax (Heptapteridae)
• Apr 06, 01:45
  Sturisomatichthys reinae
  (Loricariidae)
  [changes]
  Desc_by changed to [Londoño-Burbano & Reis] from [Londoño-Burbano & Reis].
  
  Type_locality changed to [Boca de Pepé, one of the various tributaries and river close to village, Baudó River basin, Chocó department, Colombia, 5°03'04"N, 77°3'00"W [corrected].] from [Boca de Pepé, one of the various tributaries and river close to village, Baudó River basin, Chocó department, Colombia, 5°03'04"N, 77°3'00"W [corrected].].
  
  Brazil_negative_list changed to [n] from [].
  
  Genus_identification changed to [Sturisoma and Sturisomatichthys can be difficult to tell apart. Older descriptions of the genera emphasized the length of the snout (elongated in Sturisoma), but this trait is not reliable across species. Recent analyses allow discrimination based on the abdominal plates, fin colors and lateral plates: Sturisoma has its central abdominal plates arranged in three clearly-defined longitudinal series; all fins (except sometimes pectoral fins) lack dark spots; and 20–21 lateral plates in median series. Sturisomatichthys has its central abdominal plates less organized, not arranged in clearly-defined longitudinal series; dark spots usually present on one or more of the dorsal-, pectoral-, pelvic, or anal-fins; and 15–18 lateral plates in median series. Furthermore, to date all Sturisoma are cis-Andean; most (but not all) Sturisomatichthys are trans-Andean.] from [Sturisoma and Sturisomatichthys can be difficult to tell apart. Older descriptions of the genera emphasized the length of the snout (elongated in Sturisoma), but this trait is not reliable across species. Recent analyses allow discrimination based on the abdominal plates, fin colors and lateral plates: Sturisoma has its central abdominal plates arranged in three clearly-defined longitudinal series; all fins (except sometimes pectoral fins) lack dark spots; and 20–21 lateral plates in median series. Sturisomatichthys has its central abdominal plates less organized, not arranged in clearly-defined longitudinal series; dark spots usually present on one or more of the dorsal-, pectoral-, pelvic, or anal-fins; and 15–18 lateral plates in median series. Furthermore, to date all Sturisoma are cis-Andean; most (but not all) Sturisomatichthys are trans-Andean.].
  
  Identification changed to [Often, incorrectly, labelled S. aureum or S. festivus. In this species, the striking dorsal finnage has extensions (especially on the male) and a very high body compared to most congeners. It differs from S. festivus in that it never develops long filaments from the pectoral fins.] from [Often, incorrectly, labelled S. aureum. In this species the striking finnage has long flowing extensions (especially on the male) and a very high body compared to congeners. It differs from S. festivum in that it never develops long filaments from the tips of the pectoral fins.].
  
  Breeding changed to [Is bred in the aquarium, see S. aureum.] from [Is bred in the aquarium, see S. aureum.].
  
• Apr 06, 01:45
  Sturisomatichthys festivus
  (Loricariidae)
  [changes]
  Brazil_negative_list changed to [n] from [].
  
  Genus_identification changed to [Sturisoma and Sturisomatichthys can be difficult to tell apart. Older descriptions of the genera emphasized the length of the snout (elongated in Sturisoma), but this trait is not reliable across species. Recent analyses allow discrimination based on the abdominal plates, fin colors and lateral plates: Sturisoma has its central abdominal plates arranged in three clearly-defined longitudinal series; all fins (except sometimes pectoral fins) lack dark spots; and 20–21 lateral plates in median series. Sturisomatichthys has its central abdominal plates less organized, not arranged in clearly-defined longitudinal series; dark spots usually present on one or more of the dorsal-, pectoral-, pelvic, or anal-fins; and 15–18 lateral plates in median series. Furthermore, to date all Sturisoma are cis-Andean; most (but not all) Sturisomatichthys are trans-Andean.] from [Sturisoma and Sturisomatichthys can be difficult to tell apart. Older descriptions of the genera emphasized the length of the snout (elongated in Sturisoma), but this trait is not reliable across species. Recent analyses allow discrimination based on the abdominal plates, fin colors and lateral plates: Sturisoma has its central abdominal plates arranged in three clearly-defined longitudinal series; all fins (except sometimes pectoral fins) lack dark spots; and 20–21 lateral plates in median series. Sturisomatichthys has its central abdominal plates less organized, not arranged in clearly-defined longitudinal series; dark spots usually present on one or more of the dorsal-, pectoral-, pelvic, or anal-fins; and 15–18 lateral plates in median series. Furthermore, to date all Sturisoma are cis-Andean; most (but not all) Sturisomatichthys are trans-Andean.].
  
  Identification changed to [This high-backed species develops long extensions to the pectoral fins.] from [].
  
  Distribution changed to [Venezuela: Maracaibo Basin
  Colombia: Rio Catatumbo.] from [Venezuela: Maracaibo Basin
  Colombia: Rio Catatumbo.].
  
• Apr 05, 19:54 Chiloglanis carnatus (Mochokidae) New Species
• Apr 05, 19:51 Pimelodella guato (Heptapteridae) New Species
• Apr 03, 15:47 Glyptothorax heokheei (Sisoridae)
  [changes]
  Desc_by changed to [Singh, Chowdhury, Gurumayum & Kosygin] from [Singh, Kosygin, Chowdhury & Gurumayum].
  
  Etymology changed to [The species is named after Heok Hee Ng, our very own "Silurus", and of the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum, National University of Singapore (NUS), honouring his valuable contributions to the taxonomy and systematics of Asian catfishes.] from [The species is named after Heok Hee Ng, our very own "Silurus", and of the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum, National University of Singapore (NUS), honouring his valuable contributions to the taxonomy and systematics of Asian catfishes.].
  
  Literature changed to [Zootaxa 5383 (no. 1), pp 76, Figs. 1, 2a.] from [Singh, P, B R Chowdhury, S D Gurumayum & L Kosygin, 2023. Glyptothorax heokheei, a new species of catfish (Teleostei: Sisoridae) from the Brahmaputra River drainage, Arunachal Pradesh, Northeast India. Zootaxa 5383.75–82.].
  
  Genus_identification changed to [Sisorid catfishes of the genus Glyptothorax Blyth are benthic inhabitants of torrential waters of rivers and streams in montane and submontane parts of tropical Asia. The members of the genus are adapted to attach themselves to rocks and boulders against strong currents by means of a thoracic adhesive apparatus comprising grooves and folded pleats of skin parallel or oblique to the longitudinal axis of the body. The genus has a wide distribution, ranging from Turkey and Syria in the west, to India and China in the east, and extending further southeastward to Indonesia. With 84 nominal species, Glyptothorax are the most speciose genus of catfishes in Asia (Eschmeyer et al., 1998, Ng, 2005); 67 species were treated as valid by Thomson & Page (2006).] from [Sisorid catfishes of the genus Glyptothorax Blyth are benthic inhabitants of torrential waters of rivers and streams in montane and submontane parts of tropical Asia. The members of the genus are adapted to attach themselves to rocks and boulders against strong currents by means of a thoracic adhesive apparatus comprising grooves and folded pleats of skin parallel or oblique to the longitudinal axis of the body. The genus has a wide distribution, ranging from Turkey and Syria in the west, to India and China in the east, and extending further southeastward to Indonesia. With 84 nominal species, Glyptothorax are the most speciose genus of catfishes in Asia (Eschmeyer et al., 1998, Ng, 2005); 67 species were treated as valid by Thomson & Page (2006).].
  
  Distribution changed to [Glyptothorax heokheei is presently known only from the type locality, Siku stream near Mebo, a tributary of the Siang River, Brahmaputra drainage, East Siang District, Arunachal Pradesh, India.] from [Glyptothorax heokheei is presently known only from the type locality, Siku stream near Mebo, a tributary of the Siang River, Brahmaputra drainage, East Siang District, Arunachal Pradesh, India.].
  
• Apr 03, 13:23 Bedotia tricolor (Bedotiidae)
  [changes]
  Genus_etymology changed to [Bedotia: After Maurice Bedot, 1859-1927; born in Geneva, systematist on Hydrozoan.] from [Bedotia: After Maurice Bedot, 1859-1927; born in Geneva, systematist on Hydrozoan.].
  
  Literature changed to [Bulletin de la Société Zoologique de France v. 57 (no. 1), pp 85.] from [Bulletin de la Société Zoologique de France v. 57, pp 85].
  
• Apr 03, 13:23 Plataplochilus loemensis (Procatopodidae)
  [changes]
  Type_locality changed to [Lombo River, tributary of Loémé River, but probably the Koulombo River, Congo-Brazzaville.] from [Lombo River, tributary of Loémé River, but probably the Koulombo River, Congo-Brazzaville.].
  
  Etymology changed to [loemensis name based on the main river of the type locality, Loémé River.] from [loemensis name based on the main river of the type locality, Loémé River.].
  
  Literature changed to [Bulletin de la Société Zoologique de France v. 49 (no. 3/5), pp 289, Fig. 3.] from [Bulletin de la Société Zoologique de France v. 49, pp 289, Fig. 3].
  
• Apr 03, 13:23
  Hepsetus odoe
  (Hepsetidae)
  [changes]
  Type_locality changed to [Coast of Guinea, Africa [believed to be west coast of Africa, probably Togo or southeastern Ghana].] from [Coast of Guinea, Africa [believed to be west coast of Africa].].
  
  Literature changed to [Naturgeschichte der ausländischen Fische v. 8, pp 122, Pl. 386.] from [Naturgeschichte der ausländischen Fische v. 8, pp 122, Pl. 386.].
  
• Apr 03, 13:23 Bedotia longianalis (Bedotiidae)
  [changes]
  Genus_etymology changed to [Bedotia: After Maurice Bedot, 1859-1927; born in Geneva, systematist on Hydrozoan.] from [Bedotia: After Maurice Bedot, 1859-1927; born in Geneva, systematist on Hydrozoan.].
  
  Literature changed to [Bulletin de la Société Zoologique de France v. 39 (no. 4), pp 178.] from [Bulletin de la Société Zoologique de France v. 39, pp 178].
  
• Apr 03, 13:23
  Butis humeralis
  (Eleotridae)
  [changes]
  Type_locality changed to [Bay of Bengal, India.] from [Bengal, India.].
  
• Apr 03, 13:22 Hemigrammus cupreus (Characidae)
  [changes]
  Type_locality changed to [Jatuarana, Silves, Lago Saracá, Amazon system, Brazil [= Barreirinha, Amazon River and Lago Saracá, Amazonas, Brazil, about 2°50'S, 58°14'W].] from [Jatuarana, Lago Saraca, Amazon system, Brazil.].
  
  Type_loc_lat changed to [-2.8333333333333] from [0].
  
  Type_loc_long changed to [-58.233333333333] from [0].
  
  Genus_etymology changed to [Hemigrammus: Greek, hemi = half + Greek, gramma = letter, signal.] from [Hemigrammus: Greek, hemi = half + Greek, gramma = letter, signal.].
  
  Distribution changed to [South America: Solimões River basin.] from [South America: Solimões River basin.].
  
• Apr 03, 13:22 Pyrrhulina australis (Lebiasinidae)
  [changes]
  Desc_by changed to [Eigenmann & Kennedy] from [Eigenmann & Kennedy].
  
  Type_locality changed to [Arroyo Trementina, Concepción, Paraguay, near 23°4'2"S, 57°3'1"W.] from [Arroyo Trementina, Paraguay.].
  
  Type_loc_lat changed to [-23.067222222222] from [0].
  
  Type_loc_long changed to [-57.050277777778] from [0].
  
  Distribution changed to [South America: La Plata and Paraguay River basins north into the Guaporé River basin.] from [South America: La Plata and Paraguay River basins north into the Guaporé River basin.].
  
• Apr 03, 13:22 Pyrrhulina brevis (Lebiasinidae)
  [changes]
  Type_locality changed to [Mouth of Rio Negro, Brazil [Lago Cudajas, Tabatinga, and Rio Negro at Manaos [Manaus], Brazil].] from [Mouth of Rio Negro; Cudajas, Tabatinga, and Rio Negro at Manaos [Manaus], Brazil.].
  
• Apr 03, 13:22 Triportheus albus (Triportheidae)
  [changes]
  Type_locality changed to [Río Ambyiacu [Ampyacu, Amazon basin], Peru.] from [Río Ambyiacu, Peru.].
  
• Apr 02, 09:22 Rheocles alaotrensis (Bedotiidae)
  [changes]
  Literature changed to [Bulletin de la Société Zoologique de France v. 39 (no. 2), pp 46.] from [Bulletin de la Société Zoologique de France v. 39, pp 46].
  
• Apr 02, 09:22
  Rhinogobius mekongianus
  (Gobiidae)
  [changes]
  Desc_by changed to [Pellegrin & Fang] from [Pellegrin & Fang].
  
  Literature changed to [Bulletin de la Société Zoologique de France v. 65 (no. 2), pp 122, Fig. 6.] from [Bulletin de la Société Zoologique de France v. 65, pp 122, Fig. 6.].
  
• Apr 02, 09:21
  Onychostoma ovale
  (Cyprinidae)
  [changes]
  Desc_by changed to [Pellegrin & Chevey] from [Pellegrin & Chevey].
  
  Type_locality changed to [Phu-Thô (Song Bua, Red River), Vietnam.] from [Phu-Thô (Song Bua, Red River), Vietnam.].
  
  Literature changed to [Bulletin de la Société Zoologique de France v. 61 (no. 1), pp 22, Fig. 3.] from [Bulletin de la Société Zoologique de France v. 61, pp 22, Fig. 3.].
  
• Apr 02, 09:20 Jabarichromis pfefferi (Cichlidae)
• Apr 02, 09:19 Rachoviscus crassiceps (Characidae)
  [changes]
  Type_locality changed to [Supposedly near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil [aquarium import].] from [Supposedly near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.].
  
  Literature changed to [Blätter für Aquarien- und Terrarienkunde v. 37 (no. 24), pp 566, fig'd.] from [Blätter für Aquarien- und Terrarienkunde v. 37 (no. 24), pp 566, fig'd.].
  
  Distribution changed to [South America: Coastal river basins of Paraná and northern Santa Catarina, Brazil.] from [South America: Coastal river basins of Paraná and northern Santa Catarina, Brazil.].
  
• Apr 02, 09:18 Petitella rhodostoma (Characidae)
  [changes]
  Original_desc changed to [n] from [y].
  
• Apr 02, 09:16 Glaphyropoma spinosa (Trichomycteridae)
• Apr 02, 09:16 Anguilla labiata (Anguillidae)
  [changes]
  Sl changed to [1200] from [0].
  
  Distribution changed to [Asia: Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Burma, and the East Indies. Reported from Nepal and Bangladesh. Endangered status in India. Anguilla bengalensis labiata is the African subspecies.] from [].
  
• Apr 02, 09:15 Anguilla pacifica (Anguillidae)
  [changes]
  Sl changed to [1200] from [0].
  
  Distribution changed to [Indo-Pacific: widespread in the tropical Indian Ocean and western Pacific. Known in Australia only from streams in the Kimberley regions of northern western Australia. Africa: widespread but relatively uncommon along east and southeast African coast and Madagascar. Mozambique; Lower Zambezi River. Most easily confused with Anguilla obscura and the surest way to distinguish them is by the count of vertebrae.] from [].
  
• Apr 02, 09:15 Chasmocranus brachynema (Heptapteridae)
  [changes]
  Distribution changed to [South America: Mogi Guaçu River basin in upper Paraná River drainage, Brazil.] from [Mogi Guaçu River basin in upper Paraná River drainage, Brazil.].
  
• Apr 02, 09:14 Teramulus waterloti (Atherinidae)
  [changes]
  Literature changed to [Bulletin de la Société Zoologique de France v. 57 (no. 3), pp 227.] from [Bulletin de la Société Zoologique de France v. 57, pp 227.].
  
• Apr 02, 09:14 Chromidotilapia guntheri (Cichlidae)
  [changes]
  Genus_etymology changed to [Chromidotilapia: Greek, chromis = a fish, perhaps a perch + Bechuana, African native thiape = fish.] from [Chromidotilapia: Greek, chromis = a fish, perhaps a perch + Bechuana, African native thiape = fish.].
  
  Literature changed to [Bulletin de la Société Zoologique de France v. 7 (no. 5), pp 317 [5], Pl. 5 (fig. 1).] from [Bulletin de la Société Zoologique de France v. 7, pp 317 [5], Pl. 5 (fig. 1).].
  
  Distribution changed to [Africa: Sierra Leone to Lower Cameroon and Benito River, in forest and northern adjoining savannah. Also known from the Niger and the Bénoué River and the Sine-Saloum Estuary in Senegal.] from [Africa: Sierra Leone to Lower Cameroon and Benito River, in forest and northern adjoining savannah. Also known from the Niger and the Bénoué River and the Sine-Saloum Estuary in Senegal.].
  
• Apr 02, 09:14
  Hemigrammus ocellifer
  (Characidae)
  [changes]
  Type_locality changed to [Villa Bella and Cudajas, Amazon River, Brazil [Parintins and Codajás, Amazones, Brazil].] from [Villa Bella and Cudajas, Amazon River.].
  
  Genus_etymology changed to [Hemigrammus: Greek, hemi = half + Greek, gramma = letter, signal.] from [Hemigrammus: Greek, hemi = half + Greek, gramma = letter, signal.].
  
• Apr 02, 09:13
  Devario laoensis
  (Danionidae)
  [changes]
  Desc_by changed to [Pellegrin & Fang] from [Pellegrin & Fang].
  
  Literature changed to [Bulletin de la Société Zoologique de France v. 65 (no. 2), pp 118, Fig. 4.] from [Bulletin de la Société Zoologique de France v. 65, pp 118, Fig. 4.].
  
• Apr 02, 09:13
  Typhlachirus elongatus
  (Soleidae)
  [changes]
  Desc_by changed to [Pellegrin & Chevey] from [Pellegrin & Chevey].
  
  Year changed to [1941] from [1940].
  
  Literature changed to [Bulletin de la Société Zoologique de France v. 65 (no. 3) [for 1940], pp 155, Fig. 1.] from [Bulletin de la Société Zoologique de France v. 65, pp 155, Fig. 1.].
  
• Apr 02, 09:13
  Campylomormyrus phantasticus
  (Mormyridae)
  [changes]
  Literature changed to [Bulletin de la Société Zoologique de France v. 52 (no. 4), pp 299.] from [Bulletin de la Société Zoologique de France v. 52 (for 1927), pp 299].
  
• Apr 02, 09:12 Neolebias ansorgii (Distichodontidae)
  [changes]
  Type_locality changed to [Marshes near Luculla River, Mayumbe, Chiloango River basin, Democratic Republic of Congo.] from [Lucula River, Angola.].
  
  Literature changed to [Annales du Musée du Congo Belge Sér. C (Zoologie) (Sér. 1) v. 2 (fasc. 3), pp 8, Pl. 17 (fig. 3)] from [Annales du Musée du Congo Belge Sér. C (Zoologie) (Sér. 1) v. 2 (fasc. 3), pp 8, Pl. 17 (fig. 3)].
  
• Apr 02, 09:12 Sphaerichthys vaillanti (Osphronemidae)
  [changes]
  Literature changed to [Bulletin de la Société Zoologique de France v. 55 (no. 3), pp 243.] from [Bulletin de la Société Zoologique de France v. 55, pp 243.].
  
• Mar 31, 11:06 Triportheus trifurcatus (Triportheidae)
  [changes]
  Type_locality changed to [Rio Araguay [Araguaia], Pará, Brazil.] from [Rio Araguay, Pará, Brazil.].
  
• Mar 31, 11:06 Metynnis fasciatus (Serrasalmidae)
  [changes]
  Type_locality changed to [Rio Capiuru [Capim], Amazon system, Brazil.] from [Rio Capiuru, Amazon system, Brazil.].