![]() |
||||||
|
Cybium,
International
Journal of Ichthyology |
|
Hyphessobrycon itaparicensis (Characiformes: Characidae): A new tetragonopterine fish from a coastal island of northeastern Brazil Sérgio M.Q. LIMA & Wilson J.E.M. COSTA (1)
Abstract.
- Hyphessobrycon itaparicensis sp. n. is described from a small
stream in ilha de Itaparica, Bahia, northeastern Brazil. It differs from
all congeners by a combination of morphological features and a unique
colour pattern. It seems to be closely related to some species of eastern
Brazil coastal plains possessing a double humeral spot. Key-words. - Characidae - Hyphessobrycon itaparicensis - Northeastern Brazil - New species. |
| Copyright © SFI 2005. Modified: 30.09.2011 13:50 - Contact: Webmaster |