Species Profile Updates

• 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.].
  
• Mar 31, 11:06
  Ompok eugeneiatus
  (Siluridae)
  [changes]
  Genus_etymology changed to [The etymology of Ompok is unclear. It is believed to be a corruption of the Indonesian name for mid-sized silurid catfishes, limpok.] from [The etymology of Ompok is unclear. It is believed to be a corruption of the Indonesian name for mid-sized silurid catfishes, limpok.].
  
  Literature changed to [Bulletin de la Société Zoologique de France v. 18 (no. 1), pp 61.] from [Bulletin de la Société Zoologique de France v. 18, pp 61.].
  
  Genus_identification changed to [The catfish genus Ompok La Cepède, 1803, consists of medium-sized silurid fishes found in inland waters throughout South and Southeast Asia. The genus is traditionally diagnosed by the presence of a short dorsal fin with 4 rays, strongly forked caudal fin, subcutaneous eye that is set immediately posterior to the mouth rictus and two patches of palatal teeth (Weber & de Beaufort, 1913). Bornbusch (1995) showed that Ompok, as currently understood, is probably paraphyletic.] from [The catfish genus Ompok La Cepède, 1803, consists of medium-sized silurid fishes found in inland waters throughout South and Southeast Asia. The genus is traditionally diagnosed by the presence of a short dorsal fin with 4 rays, strongly forked caudal fin, subcutaneous eye that is set immediately posterior to the mouth rictus and two patches of palatal teeth (Weber & de Beaufort, 1913). Bornbusch (1995) showed that Ompok, as currently understood, is probably paraphyletic.].
  
• Mar 31, 11:06
  Schilbe brevianalis
  (Schilbeidae)
  [changes]
  Etymology changed to [From the Latin brevis (short) and anus (here referring to the anal fin) because of the short anal fin and the low number of anal fin rays in the types of this species.] from [From the Latin brevis (short) and anus (here referring to the anal fin) because of the short anal fin and the low number of anal fin rays in the types of this species.].
  
  Literature changed to [Bulletin de la Société Zoologique de France v. 54 (no. 4), pp 362.] from [Bulletin de la Société Zoologique de France v. 54, pp 362.].
  
  Identification changed to [Adipose fin present, head rounded, eyes small, marbled colour pattern, less than 45 branched anal fin rays. Closely resembles Schilbe yangambianus from Zaire, on which the nasal barbels are longer.] from [Adipose fin present, head rounded, eyes small, marbled colour pattern, less than 45 branched anal fin rays. Closely resembles Schilbe yangambianus from Zaire, on which the nasal barbels are longer.].
  
• Mar 31, 11:05 Distichodus lusosso (Distichodontidae)
  [changes]
  Type_locality changed to [Bayari-sea, Democratic Republic of Congo [possibly Boma, lower Congo or Stanley Pool].] from [Bayari-sea, Democratic Republic of Congo.].
  
• Mar 31, 11:05
  Butis butis
  (Eleotridae)
  [changes]
  Type_locality changed to [India [Botanical Garden of Calcutta, Ganges River estuary, India].] from [Botanical Garden of Calcutta, Ganges River estuary, India.].
  
• Mar 31, 11:05
  Mystacoleucus greenwayi
  (Cyprinidae)
  [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 114, Fig. 2.] from [Bulletin de la Société Zoologique de France v. 65, pp 114, Fig. 2.].
  
• Mar 31, 11:05 Trichomycterus quechuorum (Trichomycteridae)
  [changes]
  Type_locality changed to [Arequipa, Río Chile, southern Peru.] from [Arequipa, Río Chile, southern Peru.].
  
  Literature changed to [Anzeiger der Kaiserlichen Akademie der Wissenschaften, Wien, Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Classe v. 37 (no. 18), pp 207.] from [Anzeiger der Kaiserlichen Akademie der Wissenschaften, Wien, Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Classe v. 37 (no. 18) (for 12 July 1900), pp 207.].
  
• Mar 31, 08:27
  Synodontis albolineatus
  (Mochokidae)
  [changes]
  Genus_etymology changed to [According to Cuvier, Synodontis is an "ancient name for an undetermined fish from the Nile". It is not derived, as often reported, from syn-, together and odous, tooth, presumed etymology of the lizardfish genus Synodus and refers to the closely-spaced lower jaw teeth of both genera.] from [According to Cuvier, Synodontis is an "ancient name for an undetermined fish from the Nile". It is not derived, as often reported, from syn-, together and odous, tooth, presumed etymology of the lizardfish genus Synodus and refers to the closely-spaced lower jaw teeth of both genera.].
  
  Literature changed to [Bulletin de la Société Zoologique de France v. 49 (no. 3/5), pp 320, Fig. 1.] from [Bulletin de la Société Zoologique de France v. 49, pp 320, Fig. 1.].
  
  Genus_identification changed to [All species in the genus Synodontis have a hardened head cap that has attached a process (humeral process) which is situated behind the gill opening and pointed towards the posterior. The dorsal fin and pectoral fins have a hardened first ray which is serrated. Caudal fin is always forked. There is one pair of maxillary barbels, sometimes having membranes and occasionally branched. The two pairs of mandibular barbels are often branched and can have nodes attached. The cone-shaped teeth in the upper jaw are short. S-shaped and movable in the lower jaw. These fish produce audible sounds when disturbed rubbing the base of the pectoral spine against the pectoral girdle.] from [All species in the genus Synodontis have a hardened head cap that has attached a process (humeral process) which is situated behind the gill opening and pointed towards the posterior. The dorsal fin and pectoral fins have a hardened first ray which is serrated. Caudal fin is always forked. There is one pair of maxillary barbels, sometimes having membranes and occasionally branched. The two pairs of mandibular barbels are often branched and can have nodes attached. The cone-shaped teeth in the upper jaw are short. S-shaped and movable in the lower jaw. These fish produce audible sounds when disturbed rubbing the base of the pectoral spine against the pectoral girdle.].
  
  Identification changed to [This species can look similar to, and is from around the same region as, S. tessmanni. It is differentiated by S. albolineatus having serrations on the hard ray of the dorsal fin.] from [This species can look similar to, and is from around the same region as, S. tessmanni. It is differentiated by S. albolineatus having serrations on the hard ray of the dorsal fin.].
  
• Mar 31, 08:27
  Clarias ebriensis
  (Clariidae)
  [changes]
  Genus_etymology changed to [Clarias: From the Greek chlaros, meaning lively; in reference to the ability of the fish to live for long periods out of water.] from [Clarias: From the Greek chlaros, meaning lively; in reference to the ability of the fish to live for long periods out of water.].
  
  Literature changed to [Bulletin de la Société Zoologique de France v. 45 (no. 3/7), pp 118.] from [Bulletin de la Société Zoologique de France v. 45, pp118.].
  
  Genus_identification changed to [Clarias species are characterized by having an elongated body; a soft rayed dorsal fin extending to, or nearly to, the caudal fin base; a soft rayed anal fin extending from just behind the anus to the caudal fin base; pectoral fins each with a serrated anterior bony spine; head depressed, covered largely by firmly sutured, surface sculptured bony plates forming a protective helmet; four pairs of flagellate barbels (nasals, maxillaries, inner and outer mandibulars); air breathing organs derived from the 2nd and 4th epibranchials within a superbranchial chamber.] from [Clarias species are characterized by having an elongated body; a soft rayed dorsal fin extending to, or nearly to, the caudal fin base; a soft rayed anal fin extending from just behind the anus to the caudal fin base; pectoral fins each with a serrated anterior bony spine; head depressed, covered largely by firmly sutured, surface sculptured bony plates forming a protective helmet; four pairs of flagellate barbels (nasals, maxillaries, inner and outer mandibulars); air breathing organs derived from the 2nd and 4th epibranchials within a superbranchial chamber.].
  
  Distribution changed to [Africa: Côte d'Ivoire to southeast Nigeria.] from [Africa: Côte d'Ivoire to southeast Nigeria.].
  
• Mar 31, 08:26 Trichomycterus santanderensis (Trichomycteridae)
  [changes]
  Type_locality changed to [Cave El Puente, 7°09'49"N, 73°17'21"W, Portugal Street, Municipio of Lebrija, upper Lebrija River basin, Santander, Colombia.] from [Cave El Puente, 7°09'49''N, 73°17'21''W, Portugal Street, munic. of Lebrija, upper Lebrija River basin, Santander, Colombia.].
  
• Mar 31, 08:26
  Trichomycterus maculosus
  (Trichomycteridae)
  [changes]
  Desc_by changed to [Barbosa & Costa] from [Barbosa & Costa].
  
  Type_locality changed to [São Francisco Xavier, Cachoeira Pedro David, tributary of river do Peixe, Paraíba do Sul river basin, 22°55'29.5"S, 45°58'49.6"W, Município de São José, São Paulo State, Brazil, elevation about 800 meters.] from [São Francisco Xavier, Cachoeira Pedro David, tributary of river do Peixe, Paraíba do Sul river basin, 22°55'29.5''S, 45°58'49.6''W, Município de São José, São Paula State, Brazil, elevation about 800 meters.].
  
• Mar 31, 08:26
  Ancistrus brevipinnis
  (Loricariidae)
  [changes]
  Type_locality changed to [Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil [Rio Camaquã basin].] from [Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil].
  
  Genus_etymology changed to [The name Ancistrus is derived from the Greek word agkistron, meaning hook, in reference to the interopercular odontodes that are hooked.] from [The name Ancistrus is derived from the Greek word agkistron, meaning hook, in reference to the interopercular odontodes that are hooked.].
  
  Genus_identification changed to [Mature males and sometimes females have soft tentacles (bushy fleshy growths) on the snout - this is unique to the genus Ancistrus.] from [Mature males and sometimes females have soft tentacles (bushy fleshy growths) on the snout - this is unique to the genus Ancistrus.].
  
  Genus_feeding changed to [Ancistrus should be fed mainly on vegetarian foods. Prepared foods include algae wafers and spirulina based sinking food. Vegetables such as courgette/zucchini, and (English) cucumber are an excellent addition to the diet, along with the odd, small amount of more meaty foods.] from [Ancistrus should be fed mainly on vegetarian foods. Prepared foods include algae wafers and spirulina based sinking food. Vegetables such as courgette/zucchini, and (English) cucumber are an excellent addition to the diet, along with the odd, small amount of more meaty foods.].
  
  Genus_breeding changed to [All Ancistrus species are cave-breeders, where the male looks after the eggs and young fry.] from [All Ancistrus species are cave-breeders, where the male looks after the eggs and young fry.].
  
• Mar 31, 08:26 Pygopristis denticulata (Serrasalmidae)
  [changes]
  Type_locality changed to [Locality unknown [Guyana].] from [].
  
  Literature changed to [Mémoires du Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle, Paris (N. S.) (Série A) Zoologie v. 5, pp 371.] from [Mémoires du Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle, Paris (N. S.) (Série A) Zoologie v. 5, pp 371.].
  
• Mar 31, 08:26
  Pangasianodon gigas
  (Pangasiidae)
  [changes]
  Literature changed to [Bulletin de la Société Zoologique de France v. 55 (no. 7) [for 1930], pp 538, Figs. 1-2.] from [Bulletin de la Société Zoologique de France v. 55 (no. 7) (1930), pp 538, Figs. 1-2.].
  
• Mar 31, 04:07 Bathyaethiops caudomaculatus (Alestidae)
  [changes]
  Literature changed to [Bulletin de la Société Zoologique de France v. 50 (no. 2), pp 101.] from [Bulletin de la Société Zoologique de France v. 50, pp 101.].
  
• Mar 31, 04:04 Hypostomus minotauros (Loricariidae)
  [changes]
  Desc_by changed to [Zawadzki, Penido, Pessali & Lucinda] from [].
  
  Year changed to [2024] from [0].
  
  Original_desc changed to [y] from [].
  
  Literature changed to [Ichthyological Exploration of Freshwaters IEF-1194, pp Figs.] from [].