Species Profile Updates

• Oct 02, 22:40
  Erethistes spinulus
  (Sisoridae)
  [changes]
  Desc_by changed to [Ng & Kottelat] from [].
  
  Year changed to [2007] from [0].
  
  Original_desc changed to [n] from [].
  
  Type_locality changed to [Baw Di Chaung at Baw Di bridge, 32 kilometers from Gwa on road to Ngathaingchaung, Rakhine State, Myanmar.] from [].
  
  Type_loc_notes changed to [From original description: 17.570833, 94.729722.] from [].
  
  Brazil_negative_list changed to [n] from [].
  
  Literature changed to [Revue Suisse de Zoologie v. 114 (no. 3), pp 496, Fig. 9.] from [].
  
  Sl changed to [50] from [0].
  
  Genus_identification changed to [A key to the genus Erethistes is found HERE.] from [A key to the genus Erethistes is found HERE.].
  
• Oct 02, 15:02
  Erethistes filamentosus
  (Sisoridae)
  [changes]
  Brazil_negative_list changed to [n] from [].
  
  Genus_identification changed to [A key to the genus Erethistes is found HERE.] from [].
  
  Identification changed to [Erethistes filamentosa can be distinguished from congeners (except E. mesembrina and E. longissima) in sometimes having (vs. always lacking) a filamentous extension to the first principal ray of the upper caudal-fin lobe; it is also distinguished from all congeners except E. hara and E. longissima in having a short posterior process on coracoid (reaching to midway of distance between bases of pectoral spine and first pelvic-fin ray vs. two thirds or beyond; length 19.9-22.8% SL vs. 23.5-38.3). It differs from E. longissima in having a shorter (length 14.9-17.8% SL vs. 18.8-21.3) and deeper (depth 6.1-7.2% SL vs. 5.0-6.1) caudal peduncle (depth 2.1-2.9 times in its length for E. filamentosa vs. 3.1-3.9 times in E. longissima) and deeper body (depth 13.9-19.2% SL vs. 12.5-14.5). Erethistes filamentosa can be further distinguished from E. hara in having a longer adipose-fin base (15.7-21.7% SL vs. 11.8-15.6),deeper caudal peduncle (depth 6.1-7.2% SL vs. 5.0-5.8) and lacking (vs. presence) of serrations on the anterior edge of the dorsal spine, from E. horai in having a deeper caudal peduncle (depth 6.1-7.2% SL vs. 5.2-6.2) and a shorter adipose-fin base (length 5.7-21.7% SL vs. 10.0-13.7) and head (length 26.5-29.1% SL vs. 30.3-34.2), from E. jerdoni in having a shorter pectoral spine (length 23.3-29.9% SL vs. 42.2-51.7), more soft pectoral-fin rays (total number of soft fin rays modally 7 vs. 5), more vertebrae (31–34 vs. 27-29), the supraoccipital spine not reaching (vs. reaching) the anterior nuchal plate and a deeply forked (vs. emarginate) caudal fin. It differs from E. mesembrina in having a shorter caudal peduncle (length 14.9-17.8% SL vs. 17.2-18.9), from E. minuscula in having more soft pectoral-fin rays (total number of soft fin rays modally 7 vs. 5) and the supraoccipital spine not reaching (vs. reaching) the anterior nuchal plate, and from E. spinulus in having a longer dorsal spine (length 20.4-27.6% SL vs. 14.7-19.8), adipose-fin base (length 15.7-21.7% SL vs. 12.9-16.1) and caudal peduncle (length 14.9-17.8 % SL vs. 11.8-15.0).] from [Hara filamentosa can be distinguished from congeners (except H. mesembrina and H. longissima) in sometimes having (vs. always lacking) a filamentous extension to the first principal ray of the upper caudal-fin lobe; it is also distinguished from all congeners except H. hara and H. longissima in having a short posterior process on coracoid (reaching to midway of distance between bases of pectoral spine and first pelvic-fin ray vs. two thirds or beyond; length 19.9-22.8% SL vs. 23.5-38.3). It differs from H. longissima in having a shorter (length 14.9-17.8% SL vs. 18.8-21.3) and deeper (depth 6.1-7.2% SL vs. 5.0-6.1) caudal peduncle (depth 2.1-2.9 times in its length for H. filamentosa vs. 3.1-3.9 times in H. longissima) and deeper body (depth 13.9-19.2% SL vs. 12.5-14.5). Hara filamentosa can be further distinguished from H. hara in having a longer adipose-fin base (15.7-21.7% SL vs. 11.8-15.6),deeper caudal peduncle (depth 6.1-7.2% SL vs. 5.0-5.8) and lacking (vs. presence) of serrations on the anterior edge of the dorsal spine, from H. horai in having a deeper caudal peduncle (depth 6.1-7.2% SL vs. 5.2-6.2) and a shorter adipose-fin base (length 5.7-21.7% SL vs. 10.0-13.7) and head (length 26.5-29.1% SL vs. 30.3-34.2), from H. jerdoni in having a shorter pectoral spine (length 23.3-29.9% SL vs. 42.2-51.7), more soft pectoral-fin rays (total number of soft fin rays modally 7 vs. 5), more vertebrae (31–34 vs. 27-29), the supraoccipital spine not reaching (vs. reaching) the anterior nuchal plate and a deeply forked (vs. emarginate) caudal fin. It differs from H. mesembrina in having a shorter caudal peduncle (length 14.9-17.8% SL vs. 17.2-18.9), from H. minuscula in having more soft pectoral-fin rays (total number of soft fin rays modally 7 vs. 5) and the supraoccipital spine not reaching (vs. reaching) the anterior nuchal plate, and from H. spinulus in having a longer dorsal spine (length 20.4-27.6% SL vs. 14.7-19.8), adipose-fin base (length 15.7-21.7% SL vs. 12.9-16.1) and caudal peduncle (length 14.9-17.8 % SL vs. 11.8-15.0).].
  
• Oct 01, 14:56
  Polyodon spathula
  (Polyodontidae)
  [changes]
  Desc_by changed to [Walbaum] from [].
  
  Year changed to [1792] from [0].
  
  Original_desc changed to [n] from [].
  
  Type_locality changed to [Louisiana, the Mississippi River, U.S.A.] from [].
  
  Literature changed to [Petri Artedi sueci genera piscium Part 3, pp 522.] from [].
  
  Sl changed to [2210] from [0].
  
  Distribution changed to [North America: Mississippi River system, including the Missouri River into Montana, the Ohio River, and their major tributaries. At least one country reports adverse ecological impact after introduction. International trade restricted (CITES II, since 11.6.92).] from [].
  
• Oct 01, 14:52 Acipenser baerii (Acipenseridae)
  [changes]
  Distribution changed to [Former USSR and Asia: Siberia, rivers Ob, Irtysh, Yenisei, Lena, Kolyma. Some non-migratory populations exist in the Irtysh River system. Insufficiently known and artificially propagated. Endangered in the Indigirka river. International trade restricted (CITES Appendix II, since 1.4.1998).] from [Asia: Siberia, rivers Ob, Irtysh, Yenisei, Lena, Kolyma, Khatanga, Pyasina, Anabar, Olenyok, Yana and Lake Baikal.].
  
• Oct 01, 14:18
  Hoplisoma potaroense
  (Callichthyidae)
  [changes]
  Sl changed to [41] from [55].
  
  Male_sl changed to [0] from [50].
  
  Distribution changed to [South America: Potaro River basin in Guyana.] from [South America: Potaro River basin.].
  
• Oct 01, 14:18
  Hoplisoma surinamense
  (Callichthyidae)
  [changes]
  Distribution changed to [South America: Coppename River basin in Suriname.] from [South America: Coppename River basin.].
  
• Oct 01, 14:18
  Hoplisoma xinguense
  (Callichthyidae)
  [changes]
  Sl changed to [37] from [50].
  
  Male_sl changed to [0] from [45].
  
  Distribution changed to [South America: Upper Xingu River basin in Brazil.] from [South America: Upper Xingu River basin.].
  
• Oct 01, 14:10 Anguilla labiata (Anguillidae)
  [changes]
  Desc_by changed to [Peters] from [].
  
  Year changed to [1852] from [0].
  
  Original_desc changed to [n] from [].
  
  Type_locality changed to [Zambezi and Licuare River, Mozambique.] from [].
  
  Literature changed to [Bericht über die zur Bekanntmachung geeigneten Verhandlungen der Königlichen Preussischen Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Berlin 1852, pp 684.] from [].
  
• Oct 01, 14:09 Anguilla pacifica (Anguillidae)
  [changes]
  Desc_by changed to [Schmidt] from [].
  
  Year changed to [1928] from [0].
  
  Original_desc changed to [y] from [].
  
  Type_locality changed to [Pacific, north of the equator.] from [].
  
  Literature changed to [Records of the Australian Museum v. 16 (no. 4), pp 190, 206.] from [].
  
• Oct 01, 14:09
  Chanda siamensis
  (Ambassidae)
  [changes]
  Original_desc changed to [y] from [n].
  
• Oct 01, 14:09 Hoplisoma microcephalum (Callichthyidae)
  [changes]
  Original_desc changed to [n] from [y].
  
  Genus_feeding changed to [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.] from [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.].
  
• Oct 01, 14:09
  Paravandellia vampyra
  (Trichomycteridae)
  [changes]
  Desc_by changed to [de Pinna & Dagosta] from [de Pinna & Dagosta].
  
  Original_desc changed to [n] from [y].
  
• Oct 01, 14:09
  Myloplus schomburgkii
  (Serrasalmidae)
  [changes]
  Type_locality changed to [Rio Negro, Barcelos municipality, Brazil, 00°56'56.6"S, 62°55'44.3"W.] from [Rio Negro, Brazil.].
  
  Type_loc_lat changed to [-0.94905555555556] from [0].
  
  Type_loc_long changed to [-62.928972222222] from [0].
  
• Oct 01, 14:08 Rhinogobius lindbergi (Oxudercidae)
  [changes]
  Type_locality changed to [Amur River, 7 km downstream of Vyatskoye, Khabarovsk Region, Russia.] from [].
  
• Oct 01, 14:08 Epiplatys sexfasciatus (Nothobranchiidae)
  [changes]
  Type_locality changed to [Gabon, western Africa [possibly Lambaréné, about 0°52'S, 10°22'E].] from [Gabon, western Africa [possibly Lambaréne, about 0°52'S, 10°22'E].].
  
• Oct 01, 14:08
  Tachysurus brevicorpus
  (Bagridae)
  [changes]
  Original_desc changed to [n] from [y].
  
  Genus_identification changed to [Tachysurus can be identified by an extrascapular without a laterosensory canal, and a pterotic with a broad lateral laminar expansion. It is among the most speciose catfish groups in East Asia and its members inhabit habitats ranging from fast-flowing hillstreams to large rivers.] from [Tachysurus can be identified by an extrascapular without a laterosensory canal, and a pterotic with a broad lateral laminar expansion. It is among the most speciose catfish groups in East Asia and its members inhabit habitats ranging from fast-flowing hillstreams to large rivers.].
  
  Furniture changed to [Most comfortable in aquariums with a sand base overlaid with larger irregular gravel. Also requires outcrops of large stones or driftwood that it will hide beneath.] from [Most comfortable in aquariums with a sand base overlaid with larger irregular gravel. Also requires outcrops of large stones or driftwood that it will hide beneath. ].
  
  Breeding changed to [Breeding reported to occur between May and July in nature.] from [Breeding reported to occur between May and July in nature. ].
  
• Oct 01, 14:08
  Osteogaster hephaestus
  (Callichthyidae)
  [changes]
  Desc_by changed to [Ohara, Tencatt & Britto] from [Ohara, Tencatt & Britto].
  
  Type_locality changed to [Tributary of Igarapé Piracolina, near road BR-364, upper Rio Machado, Rio Madeira basin, Vilhena, Rondônia State, Brazil, 12°48'56''S, 60°06'37''W, elevation 585 meters.] from [Tributary of Igarapé Piracolina, near road BR-364, upper Rio Machado, Rio Madeira basin, Vilhena, Rondônia State, Brazil, 12°48'56''S, 60°06'37''W, elevation 585 meters.].
  
  Genus_feeding changed to [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.] from [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.].
  
• Oct 01, 14:08 Poecilia vittata (Poeciliidae)
  [changes]
  Year changed to [1843] from [1853].
  
  Literature changed to [Historia fisica, politica y natural de la isla de Cuba. Segunda parte. Historia natural. Tomo 4. Reptiles y peces, pp 224, Pl. 5 (fig. 1).] from [Sagra, R. de la, Histoire physique, politique et naturelle de l'Ile de Cuba, pp 146, Pl. 5 (fig. 1)].
  
• Oct 01, 14:07
  Laetacara curviceps
  (Cichlidae)
  [changes]
  Year changed to [1924] from [1923].
  
• Oct 01, 14:07 Heptapterus multiradiatus (Heptapteridae)
  [changes]
  Type_locality changed to [Ribeirão do Alto da Serra, Estado de São Paulo, Brazil.] from [Ribeirão do Alto da Serra, Estado de São Paulo, Brazil.].
  
  Literature changed to [Notas preliminares; editadas pela redaccão da Revista do Museu Paulista v. 1 (fasc. 1), pp 20 [21].] from [Revista do Museu Paulista (N. S.) v. 1 (fasc. 1), pp 20 [21].].
  
  Distribution changed to [South America: upper Tietê River basin, Brazil.] from [South America: upper Tietê River basin, Brazil.].
  
• Oct 01, 14:07 Geophagus steindachneri (Cichlidae)
  [changes]
  Desc_by changed to [Eigenmann & Hildebrand] from [Eigenmann & Hildebrand].
  
  Year changed to [1910] from [1922].
  
  Type_locality changed to [Río Cauca near Caceres, Colombia.] from [Colombia.].
  
  Genus_etymology changed to [Geo - earth, -phagus - eater: Eartheater.] from [Geo - earth, -phagus - eater: Eartheater.].
  
  Literature changed to [Catalogue of the fresh-water fishes of tropical and south temperate America v. 3 (pt 4), pp 478.] from [Memoirs of the Carnegie Museum v. 9 (no. 1), pp 195, Pl. 32 (fig. 3).].
  
  Distribution changed to [South America: Magdalena, Cauca and Sinú River basins in Colombia, Limón River (Lake Maracaibo drainage) in Venezuela.] from [South America: Magdalena, Cauca and Sinú River basins in Colombia, Limón River (Lake Maracaibo drainage) in Venezuela.].
  
• Oct 01, 14:07
  Paracetopsis bleekeri
  (Cetopsidae)
  [changes]
  Genus_etymology changed to [A combination of Greek 'Para' - near or beside, Cetopsis - indicating that this genus is similar to Cetopsis, but sufficiently different to warrant its own genus.] from [A combination of Greek 'Para' - near or beside, Cetopsis - indicating that this genus is similar to Cetopsis, but sufficiently different to warrant its own genus.].
  
  Literature changed to [Atlas ichthyologique des Indes Orientales Néêrlandaises v. 2, pp 16.] from [Atlas ichthyologique des Indes Orientales Néêrlandaises, pp 16.].
  
  Genus_identification changed to [Paracetopsis can be distinguished from all other genera in the Cetopsinae by the combination of the possession of a vomerine tooth patch with two or more rows of teeth and a medial gap between the contralateral components of the tooth patch.] from [Paracetopsis can be distinguished from all other genera in the Cetopsinae by the combination of the possession of a vomerine tooth patch with two or more rows of teeth and a medial gap between the contralateral components of the tooth patch.].
  
• Oct 01, 14:07
  Oxydoras kneri
  (Doradidae)
  [changes]
  Literature changed to [Atlas ichthyologique des Indes Orientales Néêrlandaises v. 2, pp 5.] from [Atlas ichthyologique des Indes Orientales Néêrlandaises, pp 5.].
  
  Distribution changed to [South America: Paraná River basin.] from [South America: Paraná River basin.].
  
• Oct 01, 14:06
  Rineloricaria zawadzkii
  (Loricariidae)
  [changes]
  Desc_by changed to [Costa-Silva, Silva & Oliveira] from [Costa-Silva, Silva & Oliveira].
  
  Type_locality changed to [Rio Paraíba do Sul basin, Guararema municipality, São Paulo State, Brazil, 23°21'45.7"S, 45°59'26.2"W.] from [Rio Paraíba do Sul basin, Guararema municipality, São Paulo State, Brazil, 23°21'45.7"S, 45°59'26.2"W.].
  
• Oct 01, 14:06
  Silurus soldatovi
  (Siluridae)
  [changes]
  Desc_by changed to [Nikolskij & Soin] from [Nikolskii & Soin].
  
• Oct 01, 14:06
  Amblyceps crassioris
  (Amblycipitidae)
  [changes]
  Desc_by changed to [Vijayakrishnan & Praveenraj] from [Vijayakrishnan & Praveenraj].
  
  Type_locality changed to [Dhanua River, Mahanadi River drainage, Bhubaneswar, Khordha District, Odisha, India, 20°14'42.5"N, 85°54'24.5"E, elevation 38 meters.] from [Dhanua River, Mahanadi River drainage, Bhubaneswar, Khordha District, Odisha, India, 20°14'42.5"N, 85°54'24.5"E, elevation 38 meters.].
  
  Type_loc_notes changed to [The river at the type locality was a large section (>30 m width) where the water was less than a meter deep with shallow riffles and moderate flow. The specimens were collected amid cobblestones and vegetation, which consisted of Vallisneria sp. and Hydrocotyle sp. Other species encountered at the type locality included Tariqilabeo latius, Barilius bendelisis, Pethia conchonius, Devario devario, Danio rerio, Salmostoma sp., Mastacembelus armatus, and Macrognathus pancalus.] from [The river at the type locality was a large section (>30 m width) where the water was less than a meter deep with shallow riffles and moderate flow. The specimens were collected amid cobblestones and vegetation, which consisted of Vallisneria sp. and Hydrocotyle sp. Other species encountered at the type locality included Tariqilabeo latius, Barilius bendelisis, Pethia conchonius, Devario devario, Danio rerio, Salmostoma sp., Mastacembelus armatus, and Macrognathus pancalus.].
  
  Literature changed to [Journal of Fish Biology v. 104 (no. 2), pp 592, Figs. 1-3a.] from [Journal of Fish Biology Early view, pp 3, Figs. 1-3a.].
  
  Genus_identification changed to [The catfish genus Amblyceps is characteristic in having the epiphyseal commissure of the supraorbital sensory canals immediately anterior to, and not passing through the epiphyseal bar; the anterior cranial fontanelle narrowing abruptly along its posterior end offering epiphyseal commisure bony support from frontal; the fifth ceratobranchial expanding medially at its posterior tip; pinnatelike rays along anterior margin of the procurrent and medial caudal-fin rays; a transverse crest along entire posterior margin of roof of supraoccipital and pterotic; the lateroposterior process of horizontal lamina of urohyal short or vestigial,shorter than the horizontal lamina; the upper hypurals fused with compound centrum; the anterior nostril situated immediately anterior to the base of the nasal barbel; and both lips with double folds. It is also characteristic in having a prominent cup-like skin flap above the base of the pectoral spine.] from [The catfish genus Amblyceps is characteristic in having the epiphyseal commissure of the supraorbital sensory canals immediately anterior to, and not passing through the epiphyseal bar; the anterior cranial fontanelle narrowing abruptly along its posterior end offering epiphyseal commisure bony support from frontal; the fifth ceratobranchial expanding medially at its posterior tip; pinnatelike rays along anterior margin of the procurrent and medial caudal-fin rays; a transverse crest along entire posterior margin of roof of supraoccipital and pterotic; the lateroposterior process of horizontal lamina of urohyal short or vestigial,shorter than the horizontal lamina; the upper hypurals fused with compound centrum; the anterior nostril situated immediately anterior to the base of the nasal barbel; and both lips with double folds. It is also characteristic in having a prominent cup-like skin flap above the base of the pectoral spine.].
  
  Genus_tankmates changed to [Other associated fish collected belongs to genus Devario,Danio, Opsarius, Garra, Rasbora, Aborichthys, Schistura, Olyra and Batasio.] from [Other associated fish collected belongs to genus Devario,Danio, Opsarius, Garra, Rasbora, Aborichthys, Schistura, Olyra and Batasio.].
  
• Oct 01, 14:05 Gastrodermus paucerna (Callichthyidae)
  [changes]
  Original_desc changed to [n] from [y].
  
  Genus_feeding changed to [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.] from [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.].
  
• Oct 01, 14:05 Nothonotus tippecanoe (Percidae)
  [changes]
  Desc_by changed to [Jordan & Evermann] from [Jordan & Evermann].
  
  Original_desc changed to [n] from [y].
  
• Oct 01, 13:58
  Chanda ranga
  (Ambassidae)
  [changes]
  Original_desc changed to [y] from [n].
  
• Sep 28, 08:56
  Hypostomus pusarum
  (Loricariidae)
  [changes]
  Type_locality changed to [Ceará-Mirim River, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.] from [Ceará, Mirim, Brazil.].
  
• Sep 28, 08:56
  Hoplisoma simile
  (Callichthyidae)
  [changes]
  Sl changed to [38] from [60].
  
  Male_sl changed to [0] from [55].
  
  Distribution changed to [South America: Madeira River basin.] from [Rio Jamari, tributary of the Rio Madeira, East Rondonia, Brazil].
  
• Sep 28, 08:54
  Mystus vittatus
  (Bagridae)
  [changes]
  Distribution changed to [Asia: Indian subcontinent, including Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh and probably Myanmar. Reported from Malaysia, Laos, Bhutan, Viet Nam and Cambodia. May have been confused with other Mystus.] from [Indian subcontinent, including Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh and probably Myanmar.].
  
  Breeding changed to [Not reported in captivity.] from [Not reported.].
  
• Sep 28, 08:50
  Mystus gulio
  (Bagridae)
  [changes]
  Sl changed to [460] from [400].
  
  Distribution changed to [Asia: countries bordering the eastern Indian Ocean, from India to Indonesia and Viet Nam. Reported from Pakistan.] from [India. The species identified as M. gulio from Southeast Asia is thought to be a different species.].
  
• Sep 28, 07:50 Oreoglanis brevicula (Sisoridae) New Species
• Sep 28, 02:06
  Hoplisoma caudimaculatum
  (Callichthyidae)
  [changes]
  Original_desc changed to [n] from [y].
  
  Distribution changed to [South America: Guaporé River basin in Brazil.] from [South America: Guaporé River basin in Brazil.].
  
  Genus_feeding changed to [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.] from [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.].
  
• Sep 27, 11:50
  Hoplisoma griseum
  (Callichthyidae)
  [changes]
  Original_desc changed to [n] from [y].
  
  Genus_feeding changed to [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.] from [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.].
  
• Sep 27, 11:47
  Metynnis argenteus
  (Serrasalmidae)
  [changes]
  Year changed to [1924] from [1923].
  
• Sep 27, 11:47
  Paravandellia alleynei
  (Trichomycteridae)
  [changes]
  Desc_by changed to [Henschel, Bernt, Baskin, Schmidt & Lujan] from [Henschel, Bernt, Baskin, Schmidt & Lujan].
  
  Original_desc changed to [y] from [n].
  
  Type_locality changed to [Confluence of Mazaruni and Cuyuni Rivers at Kartabo Point, Essequibo River basin, Cuyuni-Mazaruni, Guyana, 6°22'56"N, 58°41'36"W.] from [Confluence of Mazaruni and Cuyuni Rivers at Kartabo Point, Essequibo River basin, Cuyuni-Mazaruni, Guyana, 6°22'56"N, 58°41'36"W.].
  
• Sep 27, 11:47
  Rhinogobius flumineus
  (Oxudercidae)
  [changes]
  Type_locality changed to [Sojya-gawa River at Oshita, Ochi District, Ehime Prefecture, Shikoku, Japan.] from [Sôshagawa River at Oshita, Ochigun District, Ehime Prefecture, Shikoku, Japan.].
  
• Sep 25, 07:00
  Chanda pulcinella
  (Ambassidae)
  [changes]
  Original_desc changed to [n] from [y].
  
  Type_locality changed to [Stream ''Chon Son'' between Kyondaw and Phadaw, about 20 kilometers northwest of Payathouzu, at border with Thailand, about 15°25'N, 98°15'E, Kayin [Karen] State, Myanmar.] from [Stream ''Chon Son'' between Kyondaw and Phadaw, about 20 kilometers northwest of Payathouzu, at border with Thailand, about 15°25'N, 98°15'E, Kayin [Karen] State, Myanmar.].
  
• Sep 25, 06:59 Trichomycterus antiquus (Trichomycteridae)
  [changes]
  Desc_by changed to [Costa, Feltrin, Mattos & Katz] from [].
  
  Year changed to [2024] from [0].
  
  Original_desc changed to [y] from [].
  
  Type_locality changed to [Rio Santa Bárbara, Rio do Peixe drainage, Rio Paraíba do Sul basin, São Francisco Xavier, Serra dos Poncianos, part of the Serra da Mantiqueira, Município de São José dos Campos, São Paulo State, Brazil, 22°51'47"S, 45°54'60"W, elevation about 980 meters.] from [].
  
  Literature changed to [Zoosystematics and Evolution v. 100 (no. 2), pp 758, Figs. 1, 2A, 3.] from [].
  
• Sep 25, 06:58
  Tachysurus sinensis
  (Bagridae)
  [changes]
  Desc_by changed to [Lacepède] from [Richardson].
  
  Year changed to [1803] from [1846].
  
  Original_desc changed to [y] from [n].
  
  Type_locality changed to [Huairou Reservoir, about 2 kilometers northeast of observatory, 40°19'00"N, 116°37'31"E, Huairou County, Beiging, China.] from [Canton [= Guangzhou], China.].
  
  Type_loc_lat changed to [40.316666666667] from [0].
  
  Type_loc_long changed to [116.62527777778] from [0].
  
  Genus_pronunciation changed to [trah key sue russ] from [].
  
  Pronunciation changed to [sigh nen siss] from [full vih DRAY ko].
  
  Literature changed to [Histoire naturelle des poissons (Lacepède) v. 5, pp 150, 15 [?305], Pl. 5 (fig. 2).] from [Report of the British Association for the Advancement of Science 15th meeting [1845], pp 286.].
  
  Genus_identification changed to [Tachysurus can be identified by an extrascapular without a laterosensory canal, and a pterotic with a broad lateral laminar expansion. It is among the most speciose catfish groups in East Asia and its members inhabit habitats ranging from fast-flowing hillstreams to large rivers.] from [Tachysurus can be identified by an extrascapular without a laterosensory canal, and a pterotic with a broad lateral laminar expansion. It is among the most speciose catfish groups in East Asia and its members inhabit habitats ranging from fast-flowing hillstreams to large rivers.].
  
  Identification changed to [Yellow back, yellowish white belly, large and dark brown speckles on sides. Elongated body. Strong spines on pectoral fins with anterior and posterior serrations. Dorsal fin origin much before ventral fin origin. Has an adipose fin. Caudal fin deeply forked.
  
  Is an important food fish in China and Korea. Soup made by simmering the fish with herbs and spices is considered to be a medicinal tonic in China.
  
  Nowadays rarely seen in the hobby (at least in North America and Europe).] from [Yellow back, yellowish white belly, large and dark brown speckles on sides. Elongated body. Strong spines on pectoral fins with anterior and posterior serrations. Dorsal fin origin much before ventral fin origin. Has an adipose fin. Caudal fin deeply forked.
  
  Is an important food fish in China and Korea. Soup made by simmering the fish with herbs and spices is considered to be a medicinal tonic in China.
  
  Nowadays rarely seen in the hobby (at least in North America and Europe).].
  
• Sep 25, 06:43
  Hoplisoma melanistium
  (Callichthyidae)
  [changes]
  Original_desc changed to [n] from [y].
  
  Identification changed to [Differs from Corydoras brevirostris by not having any patterning in the caudal fin. Was elevated out of subspecies status (then known as Corydoras melanistius melanistius) in 2001.] from [Differs from Corydoras brevirostris by not having any patterning in the caudal fin. Was elevated out of subspecies status (then known as Corydoras melanistius melanistius) in 2001.].
  
  Genus_feeding changed to [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.] from [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.].
  
• Sep 23, 00:32
  Brochis splendens
  (Callichthyidae)
  [changes]
  Sl changed to [99] from [80].
  
• Sep 23, 00:17
  Hoplisoma duplicareum
  (Callichthyidae)
  [changes]
  Original_desc changed to [n] from [y].
  
  Etymology changed to [This specific epithet literally means from two(di=two) rivers(fluviatalis=from the river).] from [This specific epithet literally means from two(di=two) rivers(fluviatalis=from the river).].
  
  Identification changed to [According to the description C. duplicareum has serrations on the posterior edge of the pectoral fin spine, whereas C. adolfoi does not. This of course is not easy to see in a normal aquarium. The best way to see if your fish have these serrations would be to place them into a shallow, preferably white, container and shine a light up from underneath. Then with the aid of a magnifying glass you should be able to see if there are any serrations or not. As a general rule C. duplicareus tends to be a little stockier than C. adolfoi and the black band is usually a little broader.] from [According to the description C. duplicareus has serrations on the posterior edge of the pectoral fin spine, whereas C. adolfoi does not. This of course is not easy to see in a normal aquarium. The best way to see if your fish have these serrations would be to place them into a shallow, preferably white, container and shine a light up from underneath. Then with the aid of a magnifying glass you should be able to see if there are any serrations or not. As a general rule C. duplicareus tends to be a little stockier than C. adolfoi and the black band is usually a little broader.].
  
  Genus_feeding changed to [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.] from [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.].
  
  Breeding changed to [Corydoras duplicareum spawned at a temperature of 74°F (23°C) and a pH of 7.0. 30 to 40 eggs scattered primarily across the water line, in fact some of the eggs were out of the water all together. The eggs 1.8mm in size are cream in color. Eggs hatched in 5 days. In subsequent spawnings some eggs were deposited on plants as well. Fry initially fed newly hatched baby brine shrimp. Sinking pellets after a few weeks.] from [Corydoras duplicareus spawned at a temperature of 74°F (23°C) and a pH of 7.0. 30 to 40 eggs scattered primarily across the water line, in fact some of the eggs were out of the water all together. The eggs 1.8mm in size are cream in color.Eggs hatched in 5 days. In subsequent spawnings some eggs were deposited on plants as well. Fry initially fed newly hatched baby brine shrimp. Sinking pellets after a few weeks.].
  
• Sep 22, 04:13
  Tachysurus analis
  (Bagridae)
  [changes]
  Year changed to [1930] from [0].
  
  Genus_identification changed to [Tachysurus can be identified by an extrascapular without a laterosensory canal, and a pterotic with a broad lateral laminar expansion. It is among the most speciose catfish groups in East Asia and its members inhabit habitats ranging from fast-flowing hillstreams to large rivers.] from [Tachysurus can be identified by an extrascapular without a laterosensory canal, and a pterotic with a broad lateral laminar expansion. It is among the most speciose catfish groups in East Asia and its members inhabit habitats ranging from fast-flowing hillstreams to large rivers.].
  
• Sep 22, 03:50
  Gastrodermus latus
  (Callichthyidae)
  [changes]
  Original_desc changed to [n] from [y].
  
  Type_locality changed to [Lagoons, Lago Rojoagua [Rogoagua], Río Beni basin, Upper Amazon system, Beni, Bolivia, elevation 500-1500 feet.] from [Lagoons, Lago Rojoagua [Rogoagua], Río Beni basin, Upper Amazon system, Beni, Bolivia, elevation 500-1500 feet.].
  
  Genus_feeding changed to [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.] from [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.].
  
  Genus_furniture changed to [Ideally substrate should be sand, but rounded gravel is an imperfect alternative. Avoid keeping over rough edged (chipped) gravel, this will increase this risk of damage the fishes barbels when it tries to dig. Substrate should be bordered with driftwood and aquatic plants leaving an open area for them to search for food and swim. The shade provided by overhanging rock work, arching bogwood, tall or floating plants are all that is required to settle these fishes.] from [Ideally substrate should be sand, but rounded gravel is an imperfect alternative. Avoid keeping over rough edged (chipped) gravel, this will increase this risk of damage the fishes barbels when it tries to dig. Substrate should be bordered with driftwood and aquatic plants leaving an open area for them to search for food and swim. The shade provided by overhanging rock work, arching bogwood, tall or floating plants are all that is required to settle these fishes. ].
  
• Sep 22, 03:48
  Hoplisoma polystictum
  (Callichthyidae)
  [changes]
  Original_desc changed to [n] from [y].
  
  Identification changed to [This Corydoras has small spots all over its body, and a few on its dorsal fin. They also have pinkish bellies.] from [This Corydoras has small spots all over its body, and a few on its dorsal fin. They also have pinkish bellies.].
  
  Genus_feeding changed to [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.] from [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.].
  
  Tankmates changed to [Avoid large or aggressive fish which are not good tankmates for any Corydoras. Small plecos, tetras and dwarf cichlids are good tankmates.] from [Avoid large or aggressive fish which are not good tankmates for any Corydoras. Small plecos, tetras and dwarf cichlids are good tankmates.].
  
• Sep 22, 03:48
  Hoplisoma amphibelum
  (Callichthyidae)
  [changes]
  Original_desc changed to [n] from [y].
  
  Genus_feeding changed to [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.] from [Will readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning.].
  
• Sep 21, 01:19 Lasiancistrus wiwa (Loricariidae)
  [changes]
  Desc_by changed to [Poveda-Cuellar, Conde-Saldaña, Villa-Navarro, Lujan & Santos] from [Poveda-Cuellar, Conde-Saldaña, Villa-Navarro, Lujan & Santos].
  
  Type_locality changed to [Ranchería River at Manantial de Cañaverales, La Guajira Department, Colombia, 10°45ʹ01.0"N, 72°50ʹ30.0"W, elevation 281 meters.] from [Ranchería River at Manantial de Cañaverales, La Guajira Department, Colombia, 10°45ʹ01.0"N, 72°50ʹ30.0"W, elevation 281 meters.].
  
  Type_loc_lat changed to [10.750278] from [10].
  
  Type_loc_long changed to [-72.841667] from [-72].
  
  Type_loc_comp_lat changed to [10] from [0].
  
  Type_loc_comp_long changed to [72] from [0].
  
  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.].
  
  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.].
  
  Genus_general changed to [See also Armbruster, J.W. (2005). Neotrop. ichthyol., 3(4):549-569.] from [].
  
• Sep 15, 03:42 Julidochromis popelini (Cichlidae)
  [changes]
  Original_desc changed to [n] from [y].
  
  Genus_etymology changed to [Julidochromis: Taken from marine wrasse "julidini"; also from Greek, ioulis = a fish dealing with genera Coris or Thalassoma.] from [Julidochromis: Taken from marine wrasse "julidini"; also from Greek, ioulis = a fish dealing with genera Coris or Thalassoma.].
  
• Sep 15, 03:42 Steatocranus bleheri (Cichlidae)
  [changes]
  Type_locality changed to [Lubumbashi, Kafubu River drainage, Luapula River basin, Shaba, Democratic Republic of Congo.] from [Lubumbashi, Kafubu River basin, Luapula River system, Shaba, Democratic Republic of Congo.].
  
• Sep 15, 03:42 Panaqolus pantostiktos (Loricariidae)
  [changes]
  Desc_by changed to [Provenzano, Barriga-Salazar & Stewart] from [].
  
  Year changed to [2024] from [0].
  
  Original_desc changed to [y] from [].
  
  Type_locality changed to [Tigrillo River, tributary of Conambo River, near oil well of TENNECO oil company, Tigre River system, Pastaza Province, Ecuadorian Amazon, approximately 02°06'25"S, 76°29'18"W, elevation 218 meters.] from [].
  
  Type_loc_lat changed to [-2.1069444444444] from [0].
  
  Type_loc_long changed to [-76.488333333333] from [0].
  
  Genus_etymology changed to [Panaqolus: Inelegantly derived from the indigenous term Panaque and in a form that infers a smaller size than that genus.] from [Panaqolus: Inelegantly derived from the indigenous term Panaque and in a form that infers a smaller size than that genus.].
  
  Literature changed to [Zootaxa 5463 (no. 1), pp 120, Figs. 2b, 3b, 6.] from [].
  
• Sep 15, 03:42 Stegastes trindadensis (Pomacentridae)
  [changes]
  Desc_by changed to [Gasparini, Moura & Sazima] from [].
  
  Year changed to [1999] from [0].
  
  Original_desc changed to [y] from [].
  
  Type_locality changed to [Trindade, Martin Vaz Islands, off southeastern Brazil, South Atlantic, 20°31'S, 29°19'W.] from [].
  
  Type_loc_lat changed to [-20.516666666667] from [0].
  
  Type_loc_long changed to [-29.316666666667] from [0].
  
  Literature changed to [Boletim do Museu de Biologia Mello Leitão (Nova sér.) No. 10, pp 5, Figs. 2-3.] from [].
  
• Sep 15, 03:42 Batrochoglanis labrosus (Pseudopimelodidae)
  [changes]
  Desc_by changed to [Shibatta] from [].
  
  Year changed to [2024] from [0].
  
  Original_desc changed to [y] from [].
  
  Type_locality changed to [Igarapé Caranandéua, Rio Capim, Pará, Brazil.] from [].
  
  Literature changed to [Zootaxa 5463 (no. 2), pp 274, Figs. 1-4.] from [].
  
• Sep 15, 03:42 Micropanchax rudolfianus (Procatopodidae)
  [changes]
  Type_locality changed to [West shore of Lake Rudolf [Lake Turkana], Kenya.] from [Lake Rudolf [Lake Turkana], Kenya.].
  
• Sep 15, 03:41 Panaqolus orcesi (Loricariidae)
  [changes]
  Desc_by changed to [Provenzano, Barriga-Salazar & Stewart] from [].
  
  Year changed to [2024] from [0].
  
  Original_desc changed to [y] from [].
  
  Type_locality changed to [Quebrada La Cascada, Tiputini River tributary, Napo River basin, Orellana Province, Ecuadorian Amazon, approximately 00°50'03"S, 75°33'58"W, elevation 190 meters.] from [].
  
  Type_loc_lat changed to [-0.83416666666667] from [0].
  
  Type_loc_long changed to [-75.566111111111] from [0].
  
  Genus_etymology changed to [Panaqolus: Inelegantly derived from the indigenous term Panaque and in a form that infers a smaller size than that genus.] from [Panaqolus: Inelegantly derived from the indigenous term Panaque and in a form that infers a smaller size than that genus.].
  
  Literature changed to [Zootaxa 5463 (no. 1), pp 114, Figs. 1, 2a, 3a.] from [].
  
• Sep 12, 08:59
  Cambeva galactica
  (Trichomycteridae) New Species
• Sep 12, 08:59
  Cambeva rotundipinna
  (Trichomycteridae) New Species
• Sep 12, 08:59
  Cambeva luteoreticulata
  (Trichomycteridae) New Species
• Sep 12, 08:58
  Cambeva atrobrunnea
  (Trichomycteridae) New Species
• Sep 07, 01:05 Notropis girardi (Leuciscidae)
  [changes]
  Desc_by changed to [Hubbs & Ortenburger] from [].
  
  Year changed to [1929] from [0].
  
  Original_desc changed to [y] from [].
  
  Type_locality changed to [Cimarron River, 3 miles northwest of Kenton, Cimarron County, Oklahoma, U.S.A.] from [].
  
  Literature changed to [University of Oklahoma Bulletin, New Series, no. 434, Publications of the University Oklahoma Biological Survey v. 1 (no. 2) (for Apr. 1929), pp 32.] from [].
  
• Sep 07, 01:05
  Cambeva difficilis
  (Trichomycteridae)
  [changes]
  Desc_by changed to [Costa, Feltrin & Katz] from [].
  
  Year changed to [2024] from [0].
  
  Original_desc changed to [y] from [].
  
  Type_locality changed to [Rio da Cachoeira, 2.6 km below Cachoeira dos Pretos, Rio Tietê drainage, Rio Paraná basin, Município de Joanópolis, Estado de São Paulo, Brazil, 22°57'15"S, 46°10'46"W, elevation about 870 meters.] from [].
  
  Type_loc_lat changed to [-22.954166666667] from [0].
  
  Type_loc_long changed to [-46.179444444444] from [0].
  
  Literature changed to [Taxonomy v. 4 (no. 2), pp 345, Figs. 2A-C, 3, 4.] from [].
  
• Sep 07, 01:04 Lugubria dandara (Cichlidae)
  [changes]
  Desc_by changed to [Varella & Ito] from [].
  
  Year changed to [2018] from [0].
  
  Original_desc changed to [n] from [].
  
  Type_locality changed to [Rio Xingu, Cachoeira do Jericoá, Altamira, Pará, Brazil, 3°21'57"S, 51°44'8"W.] from [].
  
  Type_loc_lat changed to [-3.3658333333333] from [0].
  
  Type_loc_long changed to [-51.735555555556] from [0].
  
  Literature changed to [Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia v. 166 [for 2017] (no. 1), pp 2, Figs. 1-4.] from [www.corydorasworld.com].
  
  Compatibility changed to [Very peaceful] from [Very peaceful ].