![]() |
||
|
Cybium,
International Journal of Ichthyology |
|
Clarias lamottei (Siluriformes, Clariidae), a natural intergeneric hybrid from West Africa Guy G. TEUGELS (1) (1) Musée
Royal de lAfrique Centrale, Laboratoire dIchtyologie, B-3080
Tervuren, and KULeuven, Laboratory of Comparative Anatomy and Biodiversity,
B-3000 Leuven, BELGIUM. Abstract.
- A biometric study of four Clarias and two Heterobranchus
species and including the type material of C. lamottei, only known
by its types, showed that the latter is most probably a natural hybrid
between C. gariepinus and H. isopterus. Zoogeographical
evidence is given to support this. |
| Copyright © SFI 2005. Modified: 30.09.2011 14:00 - Contact: Webmaster |