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Showing 1 to 7 of 7 for “"Loricariidae"”.
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Systematics of the stickcatfishes (Farlowella, Loricariidae)
The catfish genus Farlowella (Loricariidae) is a group of 25 species that morphologically and behaviorally mimics sticks and are widely distributed throughout the Amazon, Orinoco, Paraguay, and smaller Atlantic drainages in northern South America, including in the Maracaibo basin of Venezuela. Six …
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Systematic revision of the South American armored catfish genus Loricaria (Siluriformes: Loricariidae)
The genus Loricaria Linnaeus of the family Loricariidae is diagnosed as a monophyletic group based on two uniquely derived synapomorphies: lower lip surfaces covered with filiform papillae and absence of buccal papillae surrounding the dentary teeth. Loricaria are small to moderate-sized catfishes …
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Phylogenetic Relationships of the Sucker-Mouth Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae) With Particular Emphasis on the Ancistrinae, Hypostominae, and Neoplecostominae
The genera and tribes of Hemipsilichthiinae, Hypostominae, Neoplecostominae, and Upsilodinae are redescribed and diagnosed. A key is provided for all of the genera of Hemipsilichthiinae, Hypostominae, Lithogeneinae, Neoplecostominae, and Upsilodinae.
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Biologia alimentar da taxocenose de peixes do Rio Silveira (cabeceira do Rio Pelotas), São José dos Ausentes, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil
… n. 4 (Characidae), Eurycheilichthys pantherinus (Loricariidae), Hemipsilichthys sp. n. I (Loricariidae), Cichlasoma facetum (Cichlidae), Rhamdia sp. (Pimelodidae) e Bryconamericus sp. n. 1 (Characidae). O conteúdo estomacal foi identificado para cada uma destas espécies, sendo somente analisado …
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Sound Production in Two Loricariid Catfishes
… production capabilities and characteristics in Loricariidae, the largest catfish family, have not been well examined. Sounds produced by two loricariid catfish species, <em>Macrotocinclus affinis</em> and <em>Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps</em> were recorded. Both species produce broad band calls …
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The Development and Role of Peripheral Auditory Structures in <i>Otocinclus affinis</i>
Loricariidae is a very diverse family of catfishes found primarily in the Amazon River basin. These catfishes have a unique characteristic feature of having fenestrae (holes) in the skull region (compound pterotic bone) adjacent to their bi-lobed swim bladder. Since the swim bladders and the …
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Exotic Armored Catfishes in Texas: Reproductive Biology, and Effects of Foraging on Egg Survival of Native Fishes (Etheostoma fonticola, Endangered and Dionda diaboli, Threatened)
Armored catfishes (Loricariidae), native to Central and South America, were introduced into North American waters through the aquarium trade, and became established in Texas waters in 1964. There has been concern that breeding populations of these exotics could affect native species through dietary …