A new xenocongrid eel from the Bahamas, with notes on other species in the family
Böhlke, J.E.; Smith, D.G. (1968). A new xenocongrid eel from the Bahamas, with notes on other species in the family. Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philad. 120: 25-43
In: Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. Academy of Natural Sciences: Philadelphia,. ISSN 0097-3157; e-ISSN 1938-5293, more
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New genus
Taxa > Species > New taxa > New species
Catesbya pseudomuraena Böhlke & Smith, 1968 [WoRMS]
Marine/Coastal |
| Abstract |
A new genus and species of xenocongrid eel, Catesbya pseudomuraena, is described, based upon one specimen from inshore waters of the Bahamas. Chlopsis dentatus is recorded from the Indian Ocean and figured for the first time. Kaupichthys atlanticus and K. diodontus are considered synonymous, based upon a study of variation in vertebral numbers, and the older name hyoproroides, based upon a larva, is employed for the species. Several other xenocongrids are discussed briefly: their head pores, vertebral numbers, or distributions. |
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