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10.3897/vz.57.e30866 2007-07-31 vertebrate-zoology

Hemigrammus geisleri sp. n. - a new glass characid fish from the central Amazon basin, with a supplementary description of Hemigrammus mimus BÖHLKE, 1955 (Teleostei: Characiformes: Characidae) Zarske,Axel Géry,Jacques Vertebrate Zoology 57(1): 5-15 A new species – Hemigrammus geisleri sp. n. – from the central Amazon in Brazil (Amazonas) is described (Teleostei: Characiformes: Characidae). It is a small species of the genus Hemigrammus Gill, 1858 (lateral line incomplete, basis of caudal fin scaled, fi ve teeth in the second row of premaxillary bone), which differs from all congeners through the following combination of features: (1) two to four tri- to quincuspid teeth in the external row of premaxilla, (2) fi ve (rarely six) quincuspid teeth in the internal row of premaxilla, (3) one to two (rarely three) maxillary teeth, (4) 16–18 (mostly 17) branched anal fin rays, (5) 29–31, mean 30, longitudinal scales, (6) 8 to 14 pored scales in lateral line, (7) 4/1/3–3½ transversal scales before dorsal, (8) 32 to 33 vertebrae and (9) a oval spot at the basis of caudal fin. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2007 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.57.e30866 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.57.e30866 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30866/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30866/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.57.e30867 2007-07-31 vertebrate-zoology

Knodus pasco sp. n. - a new characid fish (Teleostei: Characiformes: Characidae) from Peru Zarske,Axel Teleostei Characiformes Characidae Knodus new species Neotropis Pasco Peru Vertebrate Zoology 57(1): 15-21 A new species – Knodus pasco sp. n. – from surroundings of San Antonio de Cacazú in Peru (Departamento Pasco) is described (Teleostei: Characiformes: Characidae). It is a small species of the genus Knodus EIGENMANN, 1911 (lateral line complete, basis of caudal fin scaled, four teeth in the second row of premaxillary bone), which differs from all congeners through the following combination of features: (1) six (rarely fi ve) maxillary teeth, (2) six (rarely fi ve) tri- to quincuspid premaxillary teeth in the outer row, which is very irregular, (3) 37–39 scales in lateral line, (4) 7/1/4 scales before dorsal fin, (5) anal fin with iv–v, 17–19, i fin rays, (6) head relatively small (3.79–4.05 times in SL), (7) a dark longitudinal band (two to two and a half scales wide) from gill-cover to the tips of middle caudal fin rays, (8) a very faint vertical humeral spot and (9) a black longitudinal band in dorsal fin. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2007 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.57.e30867 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.57.e30867 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30867/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30867/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.57.e30870 2007-07-31 vertebrate-zoology

Contributions to the Knowledge of Callichthyidae (Teleostei: Siluriformes). II. The types of Corydoras paleatus (JENYNS, 1842) Knaak,Joachim Taxonomie Teleostei Ostariophysi Callichthyidae Corydoras paleatus Neotypus. Vertebrate Zoology 57(1): 23-33 NIJSSEN & ISBRÜCKER (1980) haben im Zuge einer Revision der Gattung Corydoras LACÉPÈDE, 1803 auch die drei Syntypen von Corydoras paleatus (JENYNS, 1842) untersucht und einen Lectotypus festgelegt. Dieser Lectotypus und die beiden Paralectotypen wurden 2006 erneut bearbeitet. Dabei stellte sich heraus, dass das als Lectotypus (BMNH 1917.7.14.18) betrachtete Exemplar nicht der von NIJSSEN & ISBRÜCKER festgelegte Fisch ist und demnach auch kein Exemplar der von DARWIN gesammelten Syntypenserie darstellt. Somit muss der von NIJSSEN & ISBRÜCKER (1980) festgelegte Lectotypus als verschollen gelten. Nachforschungen über den Verbleib des Lectotypus führten zu keinem Ergebnis. Damit wurde die Festlegung eines Neotypus (BMNH 1917.7.14.19) aus den zwei noch verbliebenen Paralectotypen notwendig. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2007 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.57.e30870 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.57.e30870 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30870/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30870/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.57.e30872 2007-07-31 vertebrate-zoology

Contributions to the Knowledge of Callichthyidae. III. Corydoras longipinnis sp. n. - a new Callichtyid fish from the Rio Dulce, Argentina (Teleostei: Siluriformes: Callichthyidae) Knaak,Joachim Taxonomie Teleostei Ostariophysi Callichthyidae Corydoras longipinnis sp. n. Neotropis río Dulce Argentinien Paraguay Uruguay südl. Brasilien Vertebrate Zoology 57(1): 35-55 Eine neue Corydoras-Art (Teleostei: Siluriformes: Callichthyidae) – Corydoras longipinnis sp. n. – aus dem río Dulce in Argentinien wird beschrieben. Artcharakteristisch sind (1) die kurze Schnauze (8,7–6,9 mal in sl, 2,3–1,9 mal in hl), (2) die Anzahl der Knochenplatten in der oberen (dbs) Längsreihe 21 (20–21), (3) die Anzahl der Knochenplatten in der unteren (vbs) Längsreihe 19 (18–20) und (4) die verlängerte Dorsale und Pectoralen der PP. Die Abgrenzung von züchterisch erzeugten langfl ossigen Corydoras cf. paleatus und die eventuelle Zuordnung zur Gattung Scleromystax GÜNTHER, 1864 werden diskutiert. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2007 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.57.e30872 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.57.e30872 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30872/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30872/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.57.e30877 2007-07-31 vertebrate-zoology

Simpsonichthys punctulatus sp. n. - a new seasonal killifish (Teleostei: Cyprinodontiformes: Rivulidae) from the upper rio São Francisco basin, central Brazil Costa,Wilson Brasil,Gilberto Killifishes Neotropica Taxonomy New species Simpsonichthys Vertebrate Zoology 57(1): 57-61 Simpsonichthys punctulatus, new species, collected in a seasonal swamp of the upper rio Paracatu drainage, rio São Francisco basin, central Brazil, is described. It is a member of the eastern clade of the subgenus Simpsonichthys, which also includes S. boitonei, S. santanae and S. zonatus, and is diagnosed by pectoral fin red with blue spots in males. Simpsonichthys punctulatus is distinguished from all other species of the subgenus Simpsonichthys by the presence of longitudinal rows of light blue dots on flank in males and a long fi lamentous ray on tip of dorsal fin in males. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2007 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.57.e30877 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.57.e30877 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30877/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30877/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.57.e30879 2007-07-31 vertebrate-zoology

Description of Laetacara fulvipinnis sp. n. (Teleostei: Perciformes: Cichlidae) from the upper drainages of the rio Orinoco and rio Negro in Venezuela Staeck,Wolfgang Schindler,Ingo Systematics ichthyology freshwater ecology reproductive behaviour Cichlidae new species Venezuela Vertebrate Zoology 57(1): 63-71 Laetacara fulvipinnis sp. n. is described from the upper drainages of rio Orinoco and rio Negro in Venezuela. It can be distinguished from all the other described Laetacara species by the following combination of characters: dorsal fin usually XV.10, 23–25 scales in a lateral line, caudal fin without conspicuous pattern of light dots, and size (maximum SL 74 mm). info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2007 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.57.e30879 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.57.e30879 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30879/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30879/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.57.e30882 2007-07-31 vertebrate-zoology

Food habits of Zamenis longissimus (LAURENTI, 1768) (Reptilia: Serpentes: Colubridae) in Bieszczady (south-eastern Poland) Najbar,Bartłomiej Reptilia Serpentes Colubridae Aesculapian snake Zamenis longissimus food habits Bieszczady Poland Vertebrate Zoology 57(1): 73-77 The paper presents the results of research on the food contents of the Aesculapian snake Zamenis longissimus in Bieszczady (south-eastern Poland). Over the period of 20 years 43 dead individuals of the species of varied age were found in the valley of the San river at the foot of Otryt hills. 116 victims were recorded in 40 (93 %) stomachs fi lled with food contents, among which vertebrate, and in particular small mammals prevailed (e. g. Sorex sp., Apodemus sp., Microtus sp. and Clethrionomys sp.). Food of adult snakes (89–159.7 cm; n = 32) also included bird eggs. Food of individuals classifi ed as young (27.5–67.5 cm; n = 8), apart from vertebrate (mainly Lacertidae) included invertebrate (Coleoptera and Oligochaeta). The research indicates that food contents of this relatively small population of the Aesculapian snake can be signifi cantly diversified and dependent on age. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2007 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.57.e30882 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.57.e30882 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30882/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30882/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.57.e30885 2007-07-31 vertebrate-zoology

Utilizing material from old nests - a way to time-saving in a short breeding species? The case of the Long-tailed Tit Aegithalos caudatus Hebda,Grzegorz Breeding biology open nest nest-depredation rate behavioural adaptation Poland Vertebrate Zoology 57(1): 79-82 The Long-tailed Tit (Aegithalos caudatus) is a species characterized by high levels of nest depredation and a short breedingseason. In the face of such high levels of nesting failures, behavioural adaptations to reduce failures should be expected.Here I report on two cases where Long-tailed Tits appeared to reduce their re-nesting interval by utilizing material fromdestroyed nests to build new ones. I suggest that using a previous nest to build a subsequent nest is an adaptation in Longtailed Tits aimed at increasing the speed with which a pair can begin to re-nest and hence increasing their breeding success in a given year. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2007 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.57.e30885 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.57.e30885 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30885/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30885/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.57.e30887 2007-07-31 vertebrate-zoology

Occurrence and distribution of the Eurasian Treecreeper (Certhia familiaris macrodactyla C.L. BREHM, 1831) and the Short-toed Treecreeper (Certhia b. brachydactyla C.L. BREHM, 1820) in the area of the "Mittelelbe", former district Wittenberg, from the southern rim of the Fläming to the northern rim of the Dübener Heide Schönfeld,Manfred Passeriformes Certhiidae occurrence spreading Germany Vertebrate Zoology 57(1): 83-102 From 1999 until 2006 (with addition of some data of 2006) there were targeted large-area investigations on the occurrence and distribution of the Eurasian Treecreeper (Certhia familiaris macrodactyla C.L. BREHM, 1831) and the Short-toed Treecreeper (Certhia b. brachydactyla C.L. BREHM, 1820) in the area of the “Mittelelbe” (former district Wittenberg, 51.50° N, 12.50° E), from the southern rim of the “Roßlau-Wittenberger Vorfl äming” to the northern rim of the “Dübener Heide”, including the River Elbe valley (topographic maps 4041, 4042, 4141, 4142, 4241, 4242 and 4342). In 220 minutes fields convenient for settlement (462 km² = 86.6 % of the area) the occurrence of the species was tested by playback experiments at 778 checkpoints. A total of 2458 excursions on 1107 days (distributed over all months) led to 663 successfully controlled checkpoints. In 183 minutes fi elds territorial Eurasian Treecreepers (n=1423) were found and in 210 minutes fields there were territories of Short-toed Treecreepers (n=2048). In 1038 cases a syntope occurrence of Eurasian and Short-toed Treecreepers was detected in 177 minutes fi elds (588 checkpoints). A total of 661 Eurasian and 1262 Short-toed Treecreepers were mist-netted, measured and ringed with rings of the Hiddensee bird ringing centre. 66 Eurasian and 140 Short-toed Treecreepers were re-captured once or several times at the ringing site. The breeding stock of the Treecreepers in the former district Wittenberg is estimated at 1600 to 1800 breeding pairs of the Eurasian and at 2200 to 2500 breeding pairs of the Short-toed Treecreeper, respectively. In relation to the overall area (about 610 km2) the breeding density is 2.6–3.0 pairs/ km2 in the Eurasian and 3.6–4.1 pairs/km2 in the Short-toed Treecreeper, revealing a proportion of 1.44:1 (Eurasian: Short-toed Treecreeper). Whereas the medians of breeding density between Eurasian and Short-toed Treecreeper do not signifi cantly differ in coniferous forests (Mann-Whitney-U-Test, p > 0.05), differences in deciduous forests are signifi cant (M-W-U-Test, p < 0.05). There is also a signifi cant difference in breeding density within each Treecreeper species between coniferous and deciduous forests (M-W-U-Test, p < 0.05). Information about the occurrence of the Treecreeper species in various types of landscape as well as proportional data is extensively demonstrated in 14 tables and 3 fi gures. There is also a comparison with results of other studies in different parts of Central Europe info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2007 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.57.e30887 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.57.e30887 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30887/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30887/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.57.e30888 2007-07-31 vertebrate-zoology

The Distribution of Bats (Mammalia: Chiroptera) in Syria Shehab,Adwan Karataş,Ahmet Amr,Zuhair Mamkhair,Ibrahim Sözen,Mustafa Bats Chiroptera Mammals Syria Distribution Systematics Vertebrate Zoology 57(1): 103-132 The present study consists of both new records and literary data for 23 species of bats reported from Syria. Sixteen species of bats belonging to 6 families have been collected either by mist nets or recovered from owl pellets during the present study. Families Pteropodidae, Emballonuridae, Hipposideridae, and Molossidae are represented by a single species for each family; Rousettus aegyptiacus, Taphozous nudiventris, Asellia tridens, and Tadarida teniotis respectively. Family Rhinolophidae is represented by three species; Rhinolophus ferrumequinum, Rhinolophus hipposideros, and Rhinolophus euryale. Family Vespertilionidae is represented by fi ve genera (Eptesicus, Myotis, Pipistrellus, Otonycteris, and Miniopterus) and nine species; Eptesicus bottae, Eptesicus serotinus, Myotis myotis, Myotis blythii, Myotis emarginatus, Myotis capaccinii, Pipistrellus kuhlii, Otonycteris hemprichii, and Miniopterus schreibersii respectively. We also include distributional data for seven species which have been collected previously but have not during the present study (Rhinolophus blasii, Rhinolophus mehelyi, Myotis aurascens, Myotis nattereri, Pipistrellus pipistrellus, Hypsugo savii, and Plecotus macrobullaris). Thus, the bat fauna of Syria consists of 23 species belonging to twelve genera and six families. External and cranial measurements are given for most species. Notes on biology and ecology as well as distribution maps and a complete listing for all previous and recent records are provided for each species. Tadarida teniotis is mentioned for the fi rst time for Syria in this review. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2007 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.57.e30888 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.57.e30888 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30888/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30888/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.57.e30892 2007-07-31 vertebrate-zoology

Editorial Fritz,Uwe Vertebrate Zoology 57(1): 0-4 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2007 Editorial text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.57.e30892 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.57.e30892 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30892/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30892/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.57.e30869 2007-08-09 vertebrate-zoology

RÖMER, UWE (2006) Cichliden Atlas. Band 2 Naturgeschichte der Zwergbuntbarsche Südamerikas Zarske,Axel Vertebrate Zoology 57(1): 22-22 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2007 Editorial text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.57.e30869 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.57.e30869 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30869/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30869/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.57.e30871 2007-08-09 vertebrate-zoology

ENGELMANN, E.E. (2006) Zootierhaltung. Tiere in menschlicher Obhut: Reptilien und Amphibien Kabisch,Klaus Vertebrate Zoology 57(1): 34-34 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2007 Editorial text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.57.e30871 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.57.e30871 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30871/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30871/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.57.e30876 2007-08-09 vertebrate-zoology

REXFORD, D. LORD (2007) Mammals of South America Stefen,Clara Vertebrate Zoology 57(1): 56-56 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2007 Editorial text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.57.e30876 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.57.e30876 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30876/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30876/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.57.e30878 2007-08-09 vertebrate-zoology

ROSE, KENNETH D. (2006) The Beginning of the Age of Mammals Stefen,Clara Vertebrate Zoology 57(1): 62-62 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2007 Editorial text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.57.e30878 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.57.e30878 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30878/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30878/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.57.e30881 2007-08-09 vertebrate-zoology

STORCH, WELSCH, WINK Evolutionsbiologie Fritz,Uwe Vertebrate Zoology 57(1): 72-72 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2007 Editorial text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.57.e30881 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.57.e30881 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30881/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30881/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.57.e30894 2007-10-31 vertebrate-zoology

The Development of Systematic Reviews of the Turtles of the World Adler,Kraig Vertebrate Zoology 57(2): 139-148 Turtles are one of nature’s most immediately recognizable life forms. They are an ancient group of vertebrateswith a rich fossil history whose natural limits have long been recognized by naturalists. Indeed, the monophylyof this order has never been seriously questioned. The use of turtles and their eggs as food and for medicinaland ceremonial purposes has made them of importance to mankind since prehistoric times. As such, cheloniansfigured prominently in the earliest museum collections, all of them privately owned, including that of the Ital-ian physician and encyclopedist of nature, Ulisse Aldrovandi of Bologna, in the late 16th century and the collec-tions amassed in Amsterdam by the wealthy pharmacist and amateur naturalist, Albertus Seba, early in the 18thcentury. The first books devoted exclusively to turtles were on their anatomy. Giovanni Caldesi, physician tothe last grand duke of Tuscany, and Christoph Gottwald, a physician and collector of natural history curiositiesin Danzig, published their treatises on chelonian morphology in 1687 and 1781, respectively, the latter beingissued eight decades after Gottwald’s death. Neither author, however, provided a comprehensive review of theworld’s turtles. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2007 Review Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.57.e30894 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.57.e30894 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30894/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30894/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.57.e30895 2007-10-31 vertebrate-zoology

Checklist of Chelonians of the World Fritz,Uwe Havaš,Peter Vertebrate Zoology 57(2): 149-368 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2007 Editorial text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.57.e30895 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.57.e30895 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30895/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30895/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.57.e30897 2007-10-31 vertebrate-zoology

Editorial Grimm,Ute Vertebrate Zoology 57(2): 0-138 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2007 Editorial text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.57.e30897 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.57.e30897 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30897/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30897/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.58.e30899 2008-05-12 vertebrate-zoology

Hyphessobrycon khardinae sp. n. - a new rosy-tetra from Brazil (Teleostei: Characiformes: Characidae) Zarske,Axel Characiformes Characidae Hyphessobycon new species rio Purus Brazil Neotropis Vertebrate Zoology 58(1): 5-13 Hyphessobrycon khardinae sp. n., a new characid fish (Teleostei: Characiformes: Characidae), is described from the surroundings of Tapaua, rio Itaparana, Brazil. The new species belongs according to HOEDEMAN (1954) and G ÉRY (1961, 1978) to the callistus-group, according to WEITZMAN & PALMER (1997) to the „rosy tetra clade“ and is characterized by the following combination of features: (1) two to five broad tri- to quincuspid maxillary teeth, (2) two to three tricuspid premaxillary teeth in the external row, (3) five broad quincuspid premaxillary teeth in the internal row, (4) 31–34 scales in a longitudinal row, (5) body relatively deep (2.62–2.93 times in SL), (6) head relatively short (4.07–4.41 times in SL) and (7) a triangular, horizontal, with the tip to the head directed humeral spot. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2008 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.58.e30899 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.58.e30899 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30899/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30899/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.58.e30901 2008-05-12 vertebrate-zoology

Contributions to the Knowledge of Callichthidae (Teleostei: Siluriformes). IV. The lectotype of Corydoras peleatus (Jenyns, 1842) Knaak,Joachim Taxonomie Teleostei Ostariophysi Callichthyidae Corydoras paleatus Lectotypus Vertebrate Zoology 58(1): 15-19 K NAACK (2007) legte einen Neotypus von Corydoras paleatus (J ENYNS , 1842) fest, nachdem der Lectotypus, welcher von NIJSSEN & ISBRÜCKER (1980) festgelegt worden war, als verschollen gelten musste. Weitere Nachforschungen führten im Internet zu Bildern eines Fisches, der als Lectotypus von C. paleatus bezeichnet wurde. Dabei handelte es sich zweifelsfrei um den Fisch der Syntypenserie, der von NIJSSEN & ISBRÜCKER (1980) als Lectotypus festgelegt wurde. Somit wird die Festlegung des Neotypus hinfällig. Mess- und Zählwerten des wieder aufgefundenen Lectotypus werden mitgeteilt. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2008 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.58.e30901 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.58.e30901 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30901/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30901/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.58.e30903 2008-05-12 vertebrate-zoology

Contributions to the Knowledge of Callichthidae (Teleostei: Siluriformes). V. Designation of a neotype and the locus typicus of Callichthys callichthys (LINNAEUS, 1758) Knaak,Joachim Taxonomie Teleostei Ostariophysi Callichthyidae Callichthys callichthys Neotypus. Vertebrate Zoology 58(1): 21-31 The syntypes of Silurus callichthys LINNAEUS , 1758 – type species of the genus Callichthys – are lost long time ago. Proper diagnoses of the genus and species within the genus Callichthys are impossible without the correct knowledge of the features of the type species. That’s why the designation of a neotype and the restriction of the locus typicus of Callichthys callichthys (LINNAEUS , 1758) was needed. This species is in South America widely distributed (from Suriname to Buenos Aires). Artificial mixed breeding groups of populations from Suriname, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay and Argentina were used to test the fertility. All fishes were fertile up to F2 . info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2008 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.58.e30903 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.58.e30903 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30903/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30903/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.58.e30904 2008-05-12 vertebrate-zoology

Re-descripition and distribution of Rivulus punctatus BOULENGER, 1895 (Teleostei: Rivulidae) and its habitats in Paraguay Schindler,Ingo Etzal,Vollrad Vertebrate Zoology 58(1): 33-43 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2008 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.58.e30904 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.58.e30904 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30904/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30904/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.58.e30906 2008-05-12 vertebrate-zoology

Atlantirivulus, a new subgenus of the killifish genus Rivulus from the eastern Brazilian coastal plains (Teleostei: Cyprinodontiformes: Rivulidae) Costa,Wilson Vertebrate Zoology 58(1): 45-48 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2008 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.58.e30906 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.58.e30906 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30906/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30906/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.58.e30908 2008-05-12 vertebrate-zoology

Apistogramma barlowi sp. n. - description of a new facultative mouth-brooding cichlid species (Teleostei: Perciformes: Geophaginae) from Northern Peru Römer,Uwe Hahn,Ingo Systematics ichthyology freshwater ecology reproductive behaviour new taxa Vertebrate Zoology 58(1): 49-66 Apistogramma barlowi sp. n. is described based on a total of 32 specimens from small tributaries of the Rio Ampiyacu near the village of El Pozo, District Santa Maria, Province Mariscal Ramon Castilla, Departamento Loreto, Peru (near 71°55 ́W and 03°10 ́S). Apistogramma barlowi sp. n. is separated from all other Apistogramma species by the combination of over-proportionally large head and jaws, in males lyrate caudal-fin horizontally divided in two colour zones, extended first membranes of the dorsal fin, a distinct breast band in basal part of vertical bar 2 and posterior lateral spot in females, missing caudal peduncle spot, and, unique in Apistogramma, facultative biparental mouth-breeding. Apistogramma barlowi sp. n. is a representative of the Apistogramma-cacatuoides-complex living in small brooks. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2008 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.58.e30908 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.58.e30908 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30908/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30908/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.58.e30909 2008-05-12 vertebrate-zoology

Dicrossus gladicauda sp. n. - a new species of crenicarine dwarf cichlids (Teleostei: Perciformes: Cichlidae) from Colombia, South-America Schindler,Ingo Staek,Wolfgang Systematics ichthyology ecology reproductive behaviour Cichlidae Crenicarini new species Colombia Vertebrate Zoology 58(1): 58-67 Dicrossus gladicauda sp. n. is described from the drainage of the lower río Atababo in Colombia. It can be distinguished from all other Dicrossus species by the asymmetrical shape of the caudal fin of adult males which develop a long filamentous streamer by the extension of their caudal-fin rays D3 and D4. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2008 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.58.e30909 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.58.e30909 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30909/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30909/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.58.e30912 2008-05-12 vertebrate-zoology

A new species of the genus Australoheros from the rio Riberia do Iguape basin, São Paulo, Brazil (Labroidei: Cichlidae: Cichlasomatinae) Ottoni,Felipe Oyakawa,Osvaldo Costa,Wilson Cichlidae Heroine Australoheros “Cichlasoma” new species rio Ribeira do Iguape Vertebrate Zoology 58(1): 75-81 Australoheros ribeirae, new species, described from the rio Ribeira do Iguape basin, southeastern Brazil, has a colour patter similar to several undescribed species of Rio de Janeiro Sate. However, it differs from them by having a truncate neural process of the 2 nd caudal vertebra. Australoheros ribeirae differs from the other valid species of the genus by having a narrower ectopterigoid. It is distinguished from A. facetus (JENYNS , 1842) by coloration, meristic, morphometric and 2 osteological characters: a longer arm of epibranchial 1 and epibranchial 2 with two longer processes. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2008 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.58.e30912 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.58.e30912 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30912/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30912/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.58.e30913 2008-05-12 vertebrate-zoology

Two new hylid frogs (Anura: Hylidae: Litoria) from western New Guinea Günther,Rainer Amphibia Anura Hylidae Litoria new species morphology osteology bioacoustics ecology Papua Province New Guinea Indonesia. Vertebrate Zoology 58(1): 83-92 Two new Litoria species with affinities to the L. nigropunctata species-group are described on the basis of recently collected material from the base of the Wandammen Peninsula and from the Onin Peninsula, western Papua (formerly Irian Jaya), Province of Indonesia. The descriptions include mainly data on morphology, bioacoustics and osteology. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2008 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.58.e30913 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.58.e30913 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30913/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30913/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.58.e30914 2008-05-12 vertebrate-zoology

The behaviour and the acoustic reactions of the Eurasian Treecreeper (Certhia familiaris macrodactyla C.L. BREHM, 1831) and the Short-toed Treecreeper (Certhia b. brachydactyla C. L. BREHM, 1820) with syntope occurrence in the area of the "Mittelelbe" near Wittenberg/Sachsen-Anhalt Schönfeld,Manfred Passeriformes Certhiidae Verhalten Lautäußerungen Deutschland Vertebrate Zoology 58(1): 93-112 From 1999 until 2006 large-scale investigations were conducted on the occurrence and distribution of the Eurasian Treecreeper (Certhia familiaris macrodactyla C. L. BREHM , 1831) and the Short-toed Treecreeper (Certhia b. brachydactyla C. L. BREHM , 1820) in the area of the “Mittelelbe” (former district Wittenberg, 51.50° N, 12.50° E), from the southern rim of the “Roßlau-Wittenberger Vorfläming” to the northern rim of the “Dübener Heide”, including the River Elbe valley (topographic maps 4041, 4042, 4141, 4142, 4241, 4242 and 4342). The occurrence of the species was tested by playback experiments at 781 checkpoints on 1231 days distributed over all months. A total of 2838 excursions led to 1737 records of territorial Eurasian Treecreepers and to 2372 records of territorial Short-toed Treecreepers. In 1257 cases a syntope occurrence of Eurasian and Short-toed Treecreepers was detected on 591 checkpoints. A total of 905 Eurasian and 1593 Short-toed Treecreepers were mist-netted, measured and ringed with rings of the Hiddensee bird ringing centre. 94 Eurasian and 148 Short-toed Treecreepers were re-captured once or several times at the ringing site (details in SCHÖNFELD 2007). The behaviour and the acoustic reactions of the test birds on the playback experiments were documented at each checkpoint. A total of 3036 recordings of different utterance types, songs, call series and aggressive sounds (except single calls) were taken. Analyses of acoustics and behaviour were carried out separately for checkpoints with only one species present and for those with both species, respectively. Whereas the two species responded to playback experiments with song display in late winter and spring, they mainly displayed call series from the beginning of July. Single or series of aggressive calls as well as vocalisations to be interpreted as excitement or resentment calls were recorded in the Short-toed Treecreeper year-round. At 279 checkpoints habituation and its time-dependence on the preceding capture, aversion to repeated playbacks and dominance behaviour of adult and first-year birds was investigated in the two species on 413 excursions. The behaviour and affiliation to either of the Treecreeper species was studied in a certain number of mixed singers. The results are shown in 7 tables and 4 figures and discussed in comparison to other investigations info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2008 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.58.e30914 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.58.e30914 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30914/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30914/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.58.e30915 2008-05-12 vertebrate-zoology

Remarks to some small mammals of the Cuc Phuong and Phong Nha-Ke Bang Feiler,Alfred Nadler,Tilo Stefen,Clara Small mammals Vietnam Cuc Phuong National Park Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park Ke Go Nature Reserve. Vertebrate Zoology 58(1): 113-125 On the basis of literature research, observations and dead finds some small mammals of the Cuc Phuong and Phong Nha-Ke Bang Natural Parks and the Ke Go Nature Reserve are considered in comparison. Expectedly some species are restricted to reserves in central Vietnam. Depending on the local conditions and the state of research the knowledge of small mammals is still limited. However, some regional differences in the distribution of species between the considered areas are indicated. Within the Insectivora Suncus etruscus has so far been documented from the Cuc Phuong National Park, and the Nature Reserves Na Hang and Hoang Lien, Crocidura kegoensis in the Nature Reserve Ke Go only. Two species of Rhinolophus (R. marshalli, R. pearsoni) were found in the Cuc Phuong National Park only. Myotis annamiticus is only known from the Quang Binh Province. 21 species of rodents are discussed and for most of them some body and skull measurements and some ecological observations are given. Synanthrope species are: Mus musculus, Rattus tanezumi, Rattus losea, Rattusnitidus und Rattus norvegicus. Arboricol are: Chiropodomys gliroides and Hapalomys delacouri, typical for primary and secondary woodlands are Rattus sikkimensis, Leopoldamys sabanus and Maxomys surifer, of which pictures are shown info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2008 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.58.e30915 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.58.e30915 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30915/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30915/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.58.e30920 2008-05-12 vertebrate-zoology

Mice of the Genus Apodemus in Jordan Amr,Zuhair Apodemus fl avicollis A. mystacinus Jordan Rodentia Muridae Vertebrate Zoology 58(1): 127-135 The present study provides additional data on the distribution of two species of the genus Apodemus in Jordan, the Eastern Broad-toothed Field Mouse, A. mystacinus and the newly recorded Yellow-necked Field Mouse, A. flavicollis and contributes to the taxonomy of the genus in Jordan. Distribution ranges with notes on habitat preference are provided for both species. Comparative external and cranial measurements as well as skull illustrations for both Apodemus flavicollis and A. mystacinus are provided. The status of A. “hermonensis” is briefly revised. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2008 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.58.e30920 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.58.e30920 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30920/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30920/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.58.e30898 2008-05-22 vertebrate-zoology

Nachruf Dr. Jacques Gery (12.3.1917 bis 15.6.2007) Zarske,Axel Vertebrate Zoology 58(1): 3-4 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2008 Editorial text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.58.e30898 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.58.e30898 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30898/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30898/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.58.e30900 2008-05-22 vertebrate-zoology

Gelebtes, geliebtes Amazonien Zarske,Axel Vertebrate Zoology 58(1): 14-14 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2008 Editorial text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.58.e30900 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.58.e30900 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30900/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30900/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.58.e30905 2008-05-22 vertebrate-zoology

Blehers Discus (Bd. 1) Zarske,Axel Vertebrate Zoology 58(1): 44-44 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2008 Editorial text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.58.e30905 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.58.e30905 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30905/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30905/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.58.e30924 2008-05-22 vertebrate-zoology

Corrections to Vertebrate Zoology 57(1) 2007 Zarske,Axel Géry,Jacques Vertebrate Zoology 58(1): 0-2 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2008 Corrigenda text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.58.e30924 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.58.e30924 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30924/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30924/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.58.e30925 2008-11-21 vertebrate-zoology

Revision of the Hyphessobrycon heterorhabdus-group (Teleostei: Characiformes: Characidae), with description of two new species from Venezuela Garcia-Alzate,Carlos Valencia,Cèsar Taphorn,Donald Caribbean Coastal Lara Yaracuy Tuy tropical fish. Vertebrate Zoology 58(2): 139-157 Five valid species of the Hyphessobrycon heterorhabdus-group are recognized as occurring in Venezuela: Hyphessobrycon diancistrus, H. sovichthys, H. fernandezi, and two new species from Caribbean coastal drainages, H. paucilepis and H. tuyensis. A redescription of H. fernandezi is included and a neotype is designated. The distribution of these species is analyzed and a key is provided to aid identifi cation info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2008 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.58.e30925 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.58.e30925 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30925/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30925/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.58.e30929 2008-11-21 vertebrate-zoology

Knodus borki sp. n. - ein neuer Salmler aus Peru mit einer ergänzenden Beschreibung von Boehlkea fredcochui Géry, 1966 (Teleostei: Characiformes: Characidae) Zarske,Axel Taxonomy ichthyology freshwater Characidae Boehlkea Knodus new species Peru Vertebrate Zoology 58(2): 159-171 A new Characid fish – Knodus borki sp. n. – is described from the surroundings of Iquitos in Peru. Knodus borki sp. n. is distributed as Boehlkea fredcochui GÉRY, 1966 since many years by aquarium trade. Both species differ mainly in the dentition of maxillary bone (three to four tricuspid or conical teeth in Knodus borki sp. n. vs. 11 to 21 tricuspid and conical teeth in Boehlkea fredcochui) and in colouration. Knodus borki sp. n. is closely related with Knodus megalops MYERS, 1929. Both species differ (1) in lateral line (incomplete in Knodus borki sp. n. vs. complete in Knodus megalops), (2) in the size of eye (2,46–3,24 times SL in K. borki sp. n. vs. 2,2 times SL in K. megalops), (3) in body depth before dorsal fin (2,91–3,34 times SL in K. borki sp. n. vs. 2,9 times SL in K. megalops), (4) in head length (3,94–4,65 times SL in K. borki sp. n. vs. 3,8 times SL in K. megalops) and (5) in the colouration. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2008 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.58.e30929 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.58.e30929 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30929/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30929/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.58.e30932 2008-11-21 vertebrate-zoology

Revision der neotypischen Gattung Metynnis COPE, 1878. II. Beschreibung zweier neuer Arten und zum Status von Metynnis goeldii EIGENMANN, 1903 (Teleostei: Characiformes: Serrasalmidae) Zarske,Axel Géry,Jacques Taxonomie Teleostei Characiformes Serrasalmidae Metynnis new species río Casiquiare Venezuela rio Xingu Brasilien Lectotypus-Festlegung Synonymie. Vertebrate Zoology 58(2): 173-196 Metynnis longipinnis sp. n. – a new species of Silverdollar from the río Casiquiare drainage in Venezuela is described. The new species is closely related to Metynnis hypsauchen (MÜLLER & TROSCHEL, 1844) according to its features (1) high number of gill-rakers, (2) long adipose fin, (3) deep body, (4) short head and (5) long occipitale and is clearly defined because of (1) the high number of serrae (36–37 vs. 27–32 of M. hypsauchen), (2) the small scales (91–93 vs. about 75–83), (3) uniformly silver colouration and (4) the extremely elongated dorsal fin and anal fin. From Metynnis altidorsalis AHL, 1924 the new species is clearly differentiated by its (1) number of gill-rakers (30–33 vs. 20–25 for M. altidorsalis), (2) the number of branched anal rays (37–40 vs. 32–37 for M. altidorsalis), (3) the number of serrae (36–37 vs. 29–35 for M. altidorsalis) and (4) the length of the occipitale (18.94–20.78 % SL vs. 11.7–15.6 for M. altidorsalis). Further on M. longipinnis sp. n. has a longer adipose fin (20.00–20.78 % SL vs. 11.8–16.2 for M. altidorsalis) and an elongation of the rays of dorsal and anal fin (vs. not elongated for M. altidorsalis). M. luna COPE, 1878, M. orinocensis (STEINDACHNER, 1908) and M. guaporensis EIGENMANN, 1915 are differentiated by its higher number of gill-rakers and lager head length. M. lippincottianus (COPE, 1870) has a completely different colouration. Metynnis polystictus sp. n. – a new species of Silverdollar from the río Xingu in Brazil is described. The new species is closely related to Metynnis anisurus AHL, 1924, which is considered as valid. M. polystictus sp. n. is clearly differentiated from M. anisurus by its (1) colouration (body without spots in M. anisurus vs. two different kinds of spots in M. polystictus sp. n.) and (2) the enlarged lower lobe of caudal fin (developed in M. anisurus vs. absent in M. polystictus sp. n.). The Synonymy of Metynnis goeldii EIGENMANN, 1903 with Metynnis lippincottinianus (COPE, 1870) could be confi rmed, because of the rediscovery of a syntype of Metynnis goeldii EIGENMANN, 1903 in the collection of the California Academy of Sciences (San Francisco). info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2008 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.58.e30932 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.58.e30932 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30932/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30932/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.58.e30933 2008-11-21 vertebrate-zoology

Apistogramma erythrura sp. n. - a new geophagine dwarf cichlid (Teleostei: Perciformes: Cichlidae) from the río Mamoré drainage in Bolivia Staeck,Wolfgang Schindler,Ingo Systematics ichthyology ecology reproductive behaviour Cichlidae Geophagini new species Bolivia. Vertebrate Zoology 58(2): 197-206 Apistogramma erythrura sp.n. is described from the drainage of the lower río Mamoré in the province of Beni in Bolivia. It is most similar to Apistogramma trifasciata, but differs from this species by the complete absence of any abdominal markings below the lateral band. It can be distinguished from all the other described Apistogramma species by the following combination of characters: only two postlacrymal infraorbital lateralis canal pores, fi ve dentary lateralis canal pores, a broad lateral band with even borders that widens posteriorly to a height of at least two and a half scales and extends into the caudal fin without a caudal spot. Adult males usually with a partly or even completely bright red colouration of their rounded caudal fin, extremely produced anterior dorsal-fin lappets and prolonged pelvic-fin fi laments reaching the posterior end of the analfin base. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2008 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.58.e30933 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.58.e30933 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30933/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30933/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.58.e30934 2008-11-21 vertebrate-zoology

Taxonomic revision of the genus Australoheros RICAN & KULLANDER, 2006 (Teleostei: Cichlidae) with descriptions of nine new species from southeastern Brazil Ottoni,Felipe Costa,Wilson Australoheros “Cichlassoma facetum” Cichlassomatinae Cichlidae coastal basis Heroini new species rio Paraíba do Sul basin Southeastern Brasil taxonomy Vertebrate Zoology 58(2): 207-232 Nine new species of Australoheros from Southern Brazil are herein described: Australoheros autrani from rio São João basin; A. barbosae from rio Preto basin, rio Paraíba do Sul basin; A. ipatinguensis from rio Doce basin; A. macacuensis from rio Macacu basin, A. macaensis from rio Macaé basin, A. muriae from rio Muriaé basin, rio Paraíba do Sul basin; A. paraibae from rio do Peixe basin, rio Paraíba do Sul basin; A. robustus from córrego da Areia basin, rio Paraíba do Sul basin; and A. saquarema from lagoa de Saquarema system. The new species are easily distinguished from their congeners from South Brazil, Northern Argentina and North Uruguay (except A. scitulus) by having 12 caudal vertebrae (vs. 13 or more). The new species are distinguished from A. scitulus and A. forquilha by having no dark marks on side of head (vs. dark marks present on side of head), and differ from A. ribeirae by meristic counts. The nine new species differ from each other by several meristic counts, some morphometric measurements, shape of the snout and color pattern. A new phylogeny of the genus is required, because when these new species from Southern Brazil are included into the groups proposed by RÍCAN & KULLANDER (2006, 2008), the characters turns incongruent. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2008 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.58.e30934 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.58.e30934 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30934/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30934/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.58.e30935 2008-11-21 vertebrate-zoology

Intraspecific differentiation of Sino-Himalayan bush-dwelling Phylloscopus leaf warblers, with description of two new taxa (P. fuscatus, P. fuligiventer, P. affinis, P. armandii, P. subaffinis) Martens,Jochen Sun,Yue-Hua Päckert,Martin Old World warblers Phylloscopus fuscatus Phylloscopus affinis Phylloscopus occisinensis nov. sp. Phylloscopus affinis perflavus nov. ssp. cytochrome b 16Sr RNA phylogeny bioacoustics Sino-Himalaya. Vertebrate Zoology 58(2): 233-265 We investigated external morphology, molecular genetics and bioacoustics of the Chinese leaf warblers Phylloscopus fuscatus, P. fuligiventer, P. affinis, P. armandii and P. subaffinis, a set of predominantly high-altitude species of open bushy habitats. Phylloscopus fuscatus and P. fuligiventer were found to be sister taxa; the current subspecies of P. fuscatus appeared to be paraphyletic. P. fuscatus weigoldi (Qinghai) is excluded from P. fuscatus and transferred to P. fuligiventer as a subspecies (formerly E Himalayas/SE Tibet only). Several individuals of nominate fuscatus carrying private haplotypes were found in China during the breeding season and may locally breed there (Shaanxi, Gansu). Genotyping of type specimens of P. fuscatus robustus yielded a composite type series including nominate fuscatus. A lectotype of taxon robustus is designated since the holotype was lost in World War II. – Phylloscopus affinis falls into three distinct population groups which differ by exhibiting marked molecular genetic distance values, in coloration and in vocalisations. Central Asian Phylloscopus griseolus is firmly nested in the P. affinis clade. The Himalayan (incl. SE Tibet) populations of P. affinis on the one hand and the Chinese populations (Yunnan, Sichuan, Qinghai, Gansu) on the other are differentiated on the species level. For the latter populations a new name is introduced (P. occisinensis nov. sp.). The Himalayan population group itself is subdivided into a western (P. affinis perfl avus nov. ssp.) and an eastern group (nominate affinis). – Phylloscopus armandii generally is subdivided into a larger northern (nominate armandii) and a smaller southern Chinese population (ssp. perplexus). Their cytb and 16S distance values are remarkably high but subspecies status is retained because of only subtle morphological differences and a lack of acoustic divergence. – Phylloscopus subaffinis is unstructured with respect to cytb and 16S genes throughout China. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2008 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.58.e30935 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.58.e30935 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30935/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30935/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.58.e30928 2008-11-26 vertebrate-zoology

RICHARD KRAFT Mäuse und Spitzmäuse in Bayern - Verbreitung, Lebensraum, Bestandssituation Stefen,Clara Vertebrate Zoology 58(2): 158-158 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2008 Editorial text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.58.e30928 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.58.e30928 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30928/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30928/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.58.e30931 2008-11-26 vertebrate-zoology

ROGNER, M. (2008) Schildkröten · Biologie – Haltung – Vermehrung Kabisch,Klaus Vertebrate Zoology 58(2): 172-172 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2008 Editorial text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.58.e30931 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.58.e30931 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30931/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30931/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.58.e30938 2008-11-26 vertebrate-zoology

O‘SHEA, M. (2007) Boas und Pythons der Welt Kabisch,Klaus Vertebrate Zoology 58(2): 267-268 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2008 Editorial text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.58.e30938 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.58.e30938 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30938/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30938/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.59.e30940 2009-05-15 vertebrate-zoology

Astyanax laticeps (Teleostei: Characiformes: Characidae) from rivers and streams of Uruguay Azpelicueta,María Loureiro,Marcelo Laguna Merín southern South America Astyanax geographical distribution Vertebrate Zoology 59(1): 3-9 Astyanax laticeps (Teleostei: Characiformes: Characidae) from rivers and streams of Uruguay. – Astyanax laticeps is recorded from different streams of Laguna Merín, Laguna Castillos and Laguna de Rocha basins (Uruguay). The species is recognized by low body (28.2-37.3 % of SL), blunt snout, 1–4 maxillary teeth, 18–24 branched anal-fin rays, 36–39 perforated scales in lateral line, short caudal peduncle (12.6–13.7 % of SL), dorsal-fin origin nearer snout than caudal-fin rays origin, a horizontally oval or rounded humeral spot, surrounded by a light area, mature males with bony hooks on branched pelvic-fin rays and anteriormost anal-fins rays. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2009 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.59.e30940 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.59.e30940 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30940/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30940/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.59.e30941 2009-05-15 vertebrate-zoology

Nannostomus rubrocaudatus spec. nov. - ein neuer Ziersalmler aus Peru (Teleostei: Characiformes: Lebiasinidae) Zarske,Axel Teleostei Characiformes Nannostomus new species Peru South America. Vertebrate Zoology 59(1): 11-23 Nannostomus rubrocaudatus sp. n. is described from Peru. The new species is closely related with N. mortenthaleri and N. marginatus. The coloration of the males of N. rubrocaudatus sp. n. in life is extremly different from these species. The new species has a clearly developed sexual dichomatism, which is not to see in N. marginatus. The sexual dimorphism in the anal-fin described by WEITZMAN & WEITZMAN (2003) for N. mortenthaleri was also found in N. rubrocaudatus sp. n. and in a „colour variety“ of N. marginatus from the rio Negro basin. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2009 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.59.e30941 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.59.e30941 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30941/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30941/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.59.e30942 2009-05-15 vertebrate-zoology

Egg surface morphology in the Neotropical seasonal killifish genus Leptolebias (Teleostei: Aplocheiloidei: Rivulidae) Costa,Wilson Leal,Fabiano Killifishes Seasonal fishes Leptolebias Egg Morphology Chorion. Vertebrate Zoology 59(1): 25-29 The egg surface of four species of the South American genus Leptolebias is examined under scanning electron microscopy. Two distinct morphological patterns are described: surface reticulate, lumen punctate, in L. marmoratus, L. aureoguttatus, and L. itanhaensis; and, surface insulate and not punctate, in L. citrinipinnis. Both the punctate lumen and the insulate pattern are features fi rstly recorded for rivulids. Phylogenetic inferences about evolution of unique characters states found are not postulated by the absence of data on chorion morphology for two congeners possibly extinct (L. splendens and L. opalescens). Mushroom-like projections about regularly distributed on egg surface were found in all examined species. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2009 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.59.e30942 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.59.e30942 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30942/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30942/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.59.e30944 2009-05-15 vertebrate-zoology

Osteology of the African annual killifish genus Callopanchax (Teleostei: Cyprinodontiformes: Nothobranchiidae) and phylogenetic implications Costa,Wilson Killifishes Callopanchax Africa Osteology Annual fishes. Vertebrate Zoology 59(1): 31-40 Osteological structures of Callopanchax are fi rst described and illustrated. Twenty-six characters derived from comparisons of osseous structures among some aplocheiloid fishes provided evidence supporting hypotheses of relationships among three western African genera (Callopanchax, Scriptaphyosemion and Archiaphyosemion), as proposed in recent molecular analysis. The clade comprising Callopanchax, Scriptaphyosemion and Archiaphyosemion is supported by a laterally displaced antero-proximal process of the fourth ceratobranchial. The sister group relationship between Callopanchax and Scriptaphyosemion is supported by a constriction on the posterior portion of the parasphenoid, an anterior expansion of the hyomandibula, a rectangular basihyal cartilage, an anterior pointed process on the fi rst vertebra, and a long ventrally directed hemal prezygapophysis on the preural centrum 2. Monophyly of Callopanchax is supported by a convexity on the dorsal margin of the opercle, a long interarcual cartilage, and long neural prezygapophyses on the anterior caudal vertebrae. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2009 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.59.e30944 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.59.e30944 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30944/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30944/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.59.e30946 2009-05-15 vertebrate-zoology

Description of a new species of Laetacara KULLANDER,1986 from central Brazil and re-description of Laetacara dorsigera (HECKEL,1840) (Labroidei: Cichlidae: Cichlasomatinae) Ottoni,Felipe Costa,Wilson Cichlidae Cichlasomatinae Labroidei Laetacara Laetacara dorsigera Laetacara curviceps taxonomy Vertebrate Zoology 59(1): 41-48 A new species of Laetacara is described from the rio Verde, rio Araguaia basin, São Miguel do Araguaia, Goiás, Brazil; L. dorsigera is re-described. The new species from the rio Verde, rio Araguaia differs from all the species of the genus by its low dorsal-fin ray number. It is distinguished from L. thayeri by the presence of a caudal-fin peduncle spot and by the presence of cycloid scales on side of head. The new species also differs from L. fulvipinnis and L. fl avilabris by some meristic characters. It differs from L. dorsigera by a narrow ectopterygoid and by some meristic characters, and from L. curviceps and L. dorsigera by the lack of a spot on dorsal fin. Laetacara dorsigera differs from L. curviceps and the new species from the rio Verde, rio Araguaia basin by a wide ectopterygoid and by some meristic and morphometric characters; it is distinguished from the other species of the genus by some morphometric and meristic characters. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2009 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.59.e30946 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.59.e30946 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30946/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30946/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.59.e30948 2009-05-15 vertebrate-zoology

On the type species of Trichopodus (Teleostei: Perciformes: Osphronemidae) Töpfer,Jörg Schindler,Ingo Taxonomy nomenclature type species Osphronemidae Trichopodus trichopterus Trichogaster. Vertebrate Zoology 59(1): 49-51 We examined the taxonomic papers about the type species fi xation of the genus Trichopodus LACEPÈDE, 1801. As the result we found that under the current version of the ICZN the designation of the type species by BLEEKER (1879) is the valid one. Therefore, the type species of Trichopodus is Labrus trichopterus PALLAS, 1770. The genus Trichopodus is a currently valid genus of Osphronemidae, which includes the following species: T. trichopterus, T. leerii, T. microlepis and T. cantoris. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2009 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.59.e30948 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.59.e30948 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30948/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30948/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.59.e30949 2009-05-15 vertebrate-zoology

The Nomenclature of Trichopodus pectoralis REGAN, 1910; Trichopus cantoris SAUVAGE, 1884 and Osphronemus saigonensis BORODIN, 1930 (Teleostei: Peciformes: Osphronemidae) Paepke,Hans-Joachim Nomenclature Trichopodus Trichogaster Snake-Skin Gourami Osphronemidae Vertebrate Zoology 59(1): 53-60 The Snake-Skin Gourami was described twice: First by GÜNTHER (1861) as Osphromenus (sic!) trichopterus var. ß cantoris. The name was used partly up to the early twenties of the last century. But already in 1905 KÖHLER elevated that taxon on species level as Osphromenus cantoris. REGAN (1910) described the same species again as Trichopodus pectoralis. Both authors (GÜNTHER and REGAN) stressed different (nuptial and non nuptial) colour pattern of the species. As Trichogaster pectoralis (REGAN, 1910) the species was known lasting for decades. With the newly reinstatement of the genus name Trichopodus for the Southeast Asian gourami species trichopterus, microlepis, leerii an cantoris the oldest name available for the Snake-Skin Gourami is Trichopodus cantoris (GÜNTHER, 1861). Trichopus cantoris SAUVAGE,1884 is most probably a junior synonym of Trichopodus leerii (BLEEKER, 1852), while Osphronemus (sic!) saigonensis BORODIN, 1930 is without question a junior synonym of Trichopodus cantoris (GÜNTHER, 1861). info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2009 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.59.e30949 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.59.e30949 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30949/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30949/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.59.e30952 2009-05-15 vertebrate-zoology

Sex dimorphic dentition and notes on the skull and hypbranchium in the hynobiid salamander Pachyhynobius shangchengensis FEI, QU & WU, 1983 (Urodela: Amphibia) Clemen,Günter Greven,Hartmut Hynobiidae dentition sexual dimorphism chisel-like teeth hyobranchial apparatus Vertebrate Zoology 59(1): 61-69 A noticeable sex-dimorphic dentition is described in the hynobiid salamander Pachyhynobius shangchengensis. In the upper and lower jaw, the male possesses pedicellate teeth with a chisel- or spearhead-like crown, i.e. secondary (labial) cusps of teeth are largely reduced, whereas the primary (lingual) cusps are fl attened antero-posteriorly and exhibit sharp edges. In contrast, females have pedicellate, somewhat fl attened teeth more variable in shape, but with small bladed labial and large bladed lingual cusps. Vomeres of both sexes bear typical bicuspid, pedicellate teeth. Skulls including the hyobranchium are largely ossifi ed with some minor differences between males and females. However, females appear to lack the pars hypohyalis in the hyobranchial apparatus. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2009 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.59.e30952 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.59.e30952 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30952/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30952/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.59.e30955 2009-05-15 vertebrate-zoology

Early tooth transformation in the paedomorphic Hellbender Cryptobranchus alleganiensis (DAUDIN, 1803) (Amphibia: Urodela) Greven,Hartmut Clemen,Günter Paedomorphosis dentition bicuspidity heterochrony Cryptobranchus alleganiensis. Vertebrate Zoology 59(1): 71-79 Dentition of the upper and lower jaws and the palate of three larvae of different sizes (29 mm, 47 mm, 53 mm long) and one adult specimen of the paedomorphic Cryptobranchus alleganiensis is described. The 29 mm larvae had ossifi ed, but not fully developed premaxillae and vomeres, partly ossifi ed incomplete palatines, dentaries and still developing coronoids. Teeth were present only on the premaxillae, dentaries and vomeres, but were still not ankylosed to the bones; they were monocuspid and non-pedicellate. However, in the 47 mm larva teeth on all dentigerous bones were bicuspid and pedicellate as typical for urodele teeth after metamorphosis. Thus, paedomorphosis infl uences dentition already in a relatively early time in ontogeny in C. alleganiensis. Such heterochronous effects on dentition obviously occur in different degrees within paedomorphic Urodela and deserve closer attention. Presently, however, knowledge of them is still fragmentary. With the exception of the palatines and the coronoids, which were toothless, praemaxillae, vomeres and dentaries bore a single row of established teeth. Course and number of dental laminae was consistent with the conditions found in other Urodela (a continuous dental lamina in the upper jaw arcade; a discontinuous in the lower jaw arcade and two vomerine dental laminae). However, in contrast to other Urodela we found no signs of dental laminae accompanying the coronoids and the palatines, which explains the total absence of teeth on these bones. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2009 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.59.e30955 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.59.e30955 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30955/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30955/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.59.e30956 2009-05-15 vertebrate-zoology

A new and minute species of Austrochaperina (Amphibia: Anura: Microhylidae) from western New Guinea Günther,Rainer Amphibia Anura Microhylidae Austrochaperina new species morphology osteology bioacoustics ecology Papua Province Indonesia New Guinea Vertebrate Zoology 59(1): 81-89 A new and extremely small species of the Australopapuan microhylid frog genus Austrochaperina is described on the basis of recently collected material from the base of the Wandammen Peninsula, Cenderawasih Bay, neck of Vogelkop, Papua Province, Indonesia. The description is based mainly on morphological, osteological, and bioacoustic data. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2009 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.59.e30956 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.59.e30956 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30956/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30956/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.59.e30958 2009-05-15 vertebrate-zoology

GÖRNER, M. (Herausgeber) 2009 Atlas der Säugetiere Thüringens Senglaub,K Vertebrate Zoology 59(1): 90-90 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2009 Editorial text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.59.e30958 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.59.e30958 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30958/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30958/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.59.e30960 2009-05-15 vertebrate-zoology

Snakes of the genus Eirenis in Jordan (Reptilia: Squamata: Colubridae) Shwayat,Suha Amr,Zuhair Disi,Ahmad Eirenis systematics hemipenes diet Jordan Vertebrate Zoology 59(1): 91-101 Four species of the genus Eirenis that occur in Jordan were studied. Distribution and ecology of these species was investigated. Eirenis coronella was collected from the Mediterranean and Irano-Turanean biotopes. Jordan represents the most southern range of distribution for E. decemlineata, E. lineomaculata and E. rothi. Sexual dimorphism is evident in E. rothi where as females attain larger body size, but shorter tail and accordingly higher ventral and lower caudal scales. The hemipenes of the four examined species were similar to each other; with minor differences. All have cylindrical simple hemipenis; with a single sulcus; with macro-ornamentation of large spines; also with micro-ornamentation of small spines and calyculate. Food remains from examined snakes showed that all four species feeds on arthropods (spider, centipede, scorpions, Acrididae, caterpillars and unidentifi ed beetles). info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2009 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.59.e30960 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.59.e30960 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30960/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30960/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.59.e30961 2009-05-15 vertebrate-zoology

Biogeography, diversity, and conservation of the birds of the Juan Fernández Islands, Chile Hahn,Ingo Römer,Uwe Vergara,Pablo Walter,Hartmut Avifauna fernandeziana biodiversity island birds island theory endemics endangered species conservation eigenplace index Neotropical realm Juan Fernández Islands. Vertebrate Zoology 59(1): 103-114 The Avifauna fernandeziana is described and analysed according to species richness, habitat choice, and breeding status. Taxonomic composition and biogeographical origin are identifi ed. Finally the current conservation status of birds is analysed from a geographical point of view using WALTER’s eigenplace index. The avifauna is represented by only 55 recorded species, one third regular breeders and two thirds visitors. Most species records come from the island Robinson Crusoe (41), followed by Alejandro Selkirk (26) and small Santa Clara (8). Eleven species breed on Crusoe and seven on Selkirk, but they share no endemics. In total 14 bird orders, 29 families and 41 genera are present. Richest orders are Procellariiformes (18 species) followed by Passeriformes (7) and Charadriiformes (7). On average 1.3 species are found per genus, 2.0 genera per family, and 1.7 families per order. Most seabirds originate from Subantarctic/Temperate zones, most landbirds from the Neotropis (together 65 %). Using the eigenplace index, all endemics appear in the two highest scored conservation classes. The six endemic landbird taxa are highly threatened, especially Sephanoides fernandensis and Aphrastura masafuerae. For the low species richness diverse factors may be responsible: low observation intensity, low immigration rates by isolation, competition for limited resources, and predation without retreat areas. The findings support the theoretical suggestion that on islands closely related taxa tend to reduce each other and that one generalist tends to replace several specialists. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2009 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.59.e30961 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.59.e30961 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30961/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30961/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.59.e30962 2009-05-15 vertebrate-zoology

A karyotypic study of rodents of the genus Gerbillus (Mammalia: Rodentia: Muridae) from Jordan Abu Baker,Mohamad Khalil,Ahmad Alsheyab,Fawzi Amr,Zuhair Gerbillus karyotype taxonomy Jordan Vertebrate Zoology 59(1): 115-120 Karyotypic studies were conducted on six species of the genus Gerbillus occurring in Jordan. These gerbils belong to two groups; naked-footed (G. dasyurus, G. henleyi and G. nanus) and hairy footed ones (G. andersoni, G. cheesmani and G. gerbillus). The diploid number ranged between 38–60 and 62–80 respectively. The study confi rmed the doubtful presence of G. andersoni in Jordan. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2009 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.59.e30962 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.59.e30962 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30962/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30962/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.59.e30964 2009-12-11 vertebrate-zoology

Re-description of Laetacara curviceps (Teleostei: Cichlidae: Cichlinae) Ottoni,Felipe Mattos,José L. O. Schindler,Ingo Acara freniferus Laetacara fl avilabris Laetacara fulvipinnis Laetacara thayeri Amazon basin South America taxonomy. Vertebrate Zoology 59(2): 123-129 Laetacara curviceps is re-described based both on the types and additional material. Laetacara curviceps is similar to both L. dorsigera and L. araguaiae in general appearance and body shape and comparative small size. It is distinguished from its congeners, except for L. dorsigera, by having a dark spot on dorsal fin above trunk bar 5. Laetacara curviceops differs from L. dorsigera by having a deeper head, a longer pelvic-fin spine and no conspicuous red belly in breeding specimens. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2009 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.59.e30964 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.59.e30964 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30964/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30964/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.59.e30965 2009-12-11 vertebrate-zoology

Description of Andinoacara stalsbergi sp. n. (Teleostei: Cichlidae: Cichlasomatini) from Pacific coastal rivers in Peru, and annotations on the phylogeny of the genus Musilová,Zuzana Schindler,Ingo Staeck,Wolfgang Systematic ichthyology ecology reproductive behaviour Cichlidae Cichlasomatini new species Peru Andinoacara Aequidens blue acara. Vertebrate Zoology 59(2): 131-141 Andinoacara stalsbergi sp. n. is described from the drainages of trans-andean rivers and lakes at the Peruvian Pacific coast where this species occurs between Río Chira (Depto. Piura) in the north and Río Pisco (Depto. Ica) in the south. It is distinguished from its sister species A. rivulatus by the possession of a conspicuous white margin of both the dorsal and caudal fin and scales with light centres and contrasting dark marginal lines forming a fine reticulate pattern on the body sides. Studies based on molecular data confirm the status of Andinoacara stalsbergi sp. n. and reveal its phylogenetic relationships to its congeners. The reconstruction of the phylogeny within the genus Andinoacara results in the existence of two clades: one with A. stalsbergi sp. n., A. rivulatus, A. sapayensis and A. biseriatus and another with the remaining species. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2009 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.59.e30965 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.59.e30965 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30965/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30965/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.59.e30966 2009-12-11 vertebrate-zoology

Again: About the Nomenclature of Trichopodus pectoralis REGAN, 1910; Trichopus cantoris SAUVAGE, 1884 and Osphronemus saigonensis BORODIN, 1930 - a necessary correction (Teleostei: Perciformes: Osphronemidae) Paepke,Hans-Joachim Nomenclature Trichopodus Trichopus Osphronemus Snake-Skin Gourami Osphronemidae. Vertebrate Zoology 59(2): 143-145 Here with a correction of some results of my previous paper of 2009 (lit. cit.) is given. The reason is that I could use exclusively literature sources for my studies, because the very important holotype of Osphromenus (sic) trichopterus var. cantoris GÜNTHER, 1861 was missing in the BMNH when I asked for it at the beginning of my research. Later it was detected and only after the publication of my results I could realize that the type BMNH 1860.3.19.319 belongs to another species than I expected. From this it follows that: (1) The fi rst scientifi c description of the Snake-Skin Gourami is not Osphromenus trichopterus var. cantoris GÜNTHER, 1861 as assumed from 1897 up to the twenties of the last century by many authors and by me, but really is Trichopodus pectoralis REGAN, 1910. (2) The taxon Osphromenus trichopterus var. cantoris GÜNTHER, 1861 was based on a single varnished skin (dryfish) of about 93 mm SL only. As an unusual “variety” it belongs to the Threespot Gourami, Trichopodus trichopterus (PALLAS, 1770) but not as assumed to the Snake-Skin Gourami, Trichopodus pectoralis REGAN, 1910. To my knowledge this variety has never been found again anywhere. (3) Consequently the name Osphronemus (sic) saigonensis BORODIN, 1930 is not a junior synonym of Osphromenus trichopterus var. cantoris GÜNTHER, 1861, respectively Trichopodus cantoris (GÜNTHER, 1861), but of Trichopodus pectoralis REGAN, 1910. My statements about the taxon Trichopus cantoris SAUVAGE, 1884 remain unaffected. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2009 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.59.e30966 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.59.e30966 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30966/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30966/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.59.e30968 2009-12-11 vertebrate-zoology

A new species of the microhylid frog genus Oreophryne from the Mamberamo Basin of northern Papua Province, Indonesian New Guinea Günther,Rainer Richards,Stephen Tjaturadi,Burhan Iskandar,Djoko Tjahjono Amphibia Anura Microhylidae Oreophryne new species Papua Province Indonesia New Guinea Vertebrate Zoology 59(2): 147-155 A new species of the microhylid frog genus Oreophryne is described from lowland rainforest in the Mamberamo Basin of northern Papua Province, Indonesian New Guinea. The new species is distinguished from congeners by its small size (males 20.5-23.3 mm SUL) and advertisement call, a loud rattle lasting about two seconds. It is only the second member of the genus known to lay and then guard eggs attached to the underside of leaves in the forest. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2009 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.59.e30968 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.59.e30968 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30968/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30968/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.59.e30969 2009-12-11 vertebrate-zoology

RICHARD KRAFT Mäuse und Spitzmäuse in Bayern Verbreitung, Lebensraum, Bestandssituation Stefen,Clara Vertebrate Zoology 59(2): 156-156 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2009 Editorial text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.59.e30969 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.59.e30969 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30969/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30969/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.59.e30971 2009-12-11 vertebrate-zoology

Notes on the cranium of the paedomorphic Eurycea rathbuni (STEJNEGER, 1896) (Urodela: Plethodontidae) with special regard to the dentition Clemen,Günter Sever,David Greven,Hartmut Eurycea paedomorphosis skull lower jaw dentition. Vertebrate Zoology 59(2): 157-168 We illustrate the skull, the lower jaw, and especially the dentition of the highly specialized troglobitic salamander Eurycea rathbuni using cleared and stained specimens, scanning electron microscopy, and a few histological sections. Arrangement of the skeletal elements corresponds to earlier descriptions. Dentigerous bones are the fused premaxillae, the vomeres, the palatinal portions of the palatopterygoid in the upper jaw and palate, and the dentaries and coronoids in the lower jaw. Each bone bears a single row of teeth, which are especially numerous and small on the premaxillae and dentaries. Generally, teeth are monocuspid and most are recurved. The dividing zones are unrecognisable to slightly distinct, but do not reach the fully transformed state. Absence or only traces of pedicellation, monocuspidity and an enlarged base are typical for urodele teeth in a relative early stage of development. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2009 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.59.e30971 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.59.e30971 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30971/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30971/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.59.e30972 2009-12-11 vertebrate-zoology

Reptiles and Amphibians in Dibbeen Nature Reserve, Jordan Damhoureyeh,Said Qarqaz,Mayas Amr,Zuhair Himdan,Nashat Eid,Ehab Reptiles Jordan conservation survey methods diversity. Vertebrate Zoology 59(2): 169-177 Twenty-one species of reptiles and amphibians belonging to nine families were recorded in this survey. These species included one amphibian, one tortoise, 12 lizards, and seven snakes. The present study is the fi rst attempt to compare between opportunistic and systematic survey methods in Jordan for reptiles and amphibians. The opportunistic survey is the method of choice when conducting a survey to assess the presence or absence of reptilian species regardless of their abundance. On the other hand, the systematic survey proved to be an excellent method to evaluate the abundance of species, expressed in the total number of observations. Ophisops elegans was by far the most frequently observed species and accounted for 28.94 % and 61.03 % of all observations when employing opportunistic and systematic surveys respectively. Additionally, this lizard was found in all types of habitats studied within the reserve. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2009 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.59.e30972 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.59.e30972 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30972/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30972/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.59.e30973 2009-12-11 vertebrate-zoology

ANDRES T. SMITH and YAN XIE (Eds.) A Guide to the Mammals of China Stefen,Clara Vertebrate Zoology 59(2): 178-178 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2009 Editorial text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.59.e30973 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.59.e30973 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30973/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30973/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.59.e30976 2009-12-11 vertebrate-zoology

Diet Composition of the Canary Islands Stonechat Saxicola dacotiae (MEADE-WALDO, 1889) on Fuerteventura Nicolai,Bernd Grimm,Herbert Prey selection prey size faeces analysis Canary Islands stonechat Saxicola dacotiae Fuerteventura Vertebrate Zoology 59(2): 179-189 The diet of Canary Islands Stonechat was determined by faeces analysis and the identifi cation of prey fragments (invertebrates) of diverse breeding sites on Fuerteventura (Canary Islands). In the faecal samples a total of 1374 prey items was identified. They represent a broad dietary spectrum (at least 12 orders and around 30 families of arthropods) in which Hymenoptera and Coleoptera (most importantly Formicidae and Curculionidae) quantitatively dominate. Approximately half of all prey items identifi ed had a body length of less than 4 mm, and almost 80 % less than 6 mm. Prey species, and their sizes, differ between individuals as well as between various areas and times. Probably in connection with the low biomass of the prey animals, extended energy-consuming hopping along the ground patrolling was rarely observed as a foraging technique. The consumption of berries (Lycium intricatum) represents a supplement to the diet. Within the range of prey size that is morphologically possible and energetically profi table for the Canary Islands Stonechat, the species takes, depending on the immediate environmental conditions, principally small to very small items. Compared with the size of prey taken by adults, the young are fed relatively large items. The reasons for the small size of this chat’s prey animals are thought to be the limited arthropod food supply in extreme and arid climatic conditions, as well as competition pressure from other passerines. The relatively long bill (compared with other chats S. rubetra, S. torquata) could be interpreted as an ecomorphological adaptation enabling the species to occupy this niche. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2009 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.59.e30976 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.59.e30976 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30976/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30976/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.59.e30977 2009-12-11 vertebrate-zoology

Erforschung Biologischer Ressourcen der Mongolei Band 10. 2007 Fritz,Uwe Vertebrate Zoology 59(2): 190-190 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2009 Editorial text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.59.e30977 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.59.e30977 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30977/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30977/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.59.e30981 2009-12-11 vertebrate-zoology

Variation and complexity of the enamel pattern in the first lower molar of the Field vole, Microtus agrestis (L., 1761) (Mammalia: Rodentia: Arvicolinae) Kapischke,Hans-Jürgen Kraft,Richard Jentzsch,Matthias Hiermeier,Michael Arvicolinae Microtus agrestis dental morphology enamel pattern tooth complexity masticatory effi ciency. Vertebrate Zoology 59(2): 191-195 The variation in complexity of the lower fi rst molar, M1, of the Field vole, Microtus agrestis, is investigated. Two possible routes towards increased complexity are described and are depicted schematically. It is concluded, that increased tooth complexity enhances masticatory effi ciency. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2009 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.59.e30981 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.59.e30981 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30981/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30981/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.59.e30982 2009-12-11 vertebrate-zoology

A clarification of the status of Indian Chevrotain Moschiola indica in Nepal Baral,H.S. Shah,Karan Duckwoth,J. Conservation status distribution mousedeer overlooked records range extension terai. Vertebrate Zoology 59(2): 197-200 International literature generally excludes Nepal from the range of Indian Chevrotain Moschiola indica (Gray, 1852), despite a number of reports and records, some certainly valid, of the genus over the last 150 years. There are no records in the last few decades, refl ecting major habitat loss in the terai and, perhaps, a lack of specifi c search. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2009 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.59.e30982 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.59.e30982 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30982/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30982/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.60.e30985 2010-05-12 vertebrate-zoology

New and poorly known Characiform fishes (Teleostei: Characiformes: Characidae) from French Guyana. A new Tetra of the genus Bryconamericus Zarske,Axel Bail,Pierre-Yves Géry,Jacques Vertebrate Zoology 60(1): 3-10 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2010 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.60.e30985 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.60.e30985 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30985/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30985/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.60.e30987 2010-05-12 vertebrate-zoology

Description of Gambusia zarskei sp. n. - a new poeciliid fish from the upper Rio Conchos system, Chihuahua, Mexico (Teleostei: Cyprinodontiformes: Poeciliidae) Meyer,Manfred Schories,Susanne Schartl,Manfred Teleostei Cyprinodontiformes Poeciliidae Gambusia taxonomy new species Mexico Vertebrate Zoology 60(1): 11-18 Gambusia zarskei, new species, is described from the upper drainage of Rio Conchos, Rio Grande system, Chihuahua, Mexico. It is clearly distinguished by metrics, gonopodial and other morphological characteristics from all other species of the genus. A mitochondrial DNA-sequence based molecular phylogenetic analysis revealed similar results on the status of the new species as a separate taxon and its relation to other closely related species. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2010 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.60.e30987 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.60.e30987 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30987/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30987/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.60.e30989 2010-05-12 vertebrate-zoology

Australoheros capixaba, a new species of Australoheros from south-eastern Brazil (Labroidei: Cichlidae: Cichlasomatinae) Ottoni,Felipe Australoheros facetus coastal basins Estado do Espírito Santo Heroini Linhares rio Barra Seca rio Doce rio Itaúnas rio São Mateus South American cichlids taxonomy. Vertebrate Zoology 60(1): 19-25 Australoheros capixaba, new species, is distributed along the rio Itaúnas, rio Barra Seca, rio São Mateus and the lower rio Doce basins. The new species is distinguished from its congeners in the rio Paraná-Uruguay system and Laguna dos Patos system by having 12 caudal vertebrae (vs. 13 – 15). Australoheros capixaba differs from the other species of Australoheros from south-eastern Brazil by its coloration in life (a reddish chest, large spots on the dorsal region of the trunk and a green iridescence on the pelvic fins). It also differs from some of its congeners by having a longer caudal peduncle, a longer anal-fin spine, fewer dorsal-fin spines and fewer anal-fin rays. Australoheros capixaba sp. n. is the fi rst species from the genus described for the Estado do Espírito Santo, south-eastern Brazil. The phylogenetic placement of the species in the genus cannot be discussed, because there is no phylogenetic work about the Australoheros species from south-eastern Brazil. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2010 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.60.e30989 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.60.e30989 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30989/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30989/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.60.e30990 2010-05-12 vertebrate-zoology

A microscopic and microanalytical study (Fe, Ca) of the teeth of the larval and juvenile Ambystoma mexicanum (Amphibia: Urodela: Ambystomatidae) Richter,Heiko Kierdorf,Horst Kierdorf,Uwe Clemen,Günter Greven,Hartmut Dentition axolotl SEM-BSE imaging EDX-microanalysis iron dentin enamel enameloid. Vertebrate Zoology 60(1): 27-35 We studied the teeth of larvae and one juvenile of the axolotl Ambystoma mexicanum, a urodele species that undergoes partial metamorphosis, by light microscopy of ground sections, backscattered electron imaging and semi-quantitative microanalysis in the scanning electron microscope. By applying these techniques it was possible to identify enamel, enameloid and dentin in the teeth. Iron was found to be present in enamel and enameloid, the concentrations being highest in the enamel. A staining indicative of the presence of iron was observed in the inner dental epithelium of tooth germs. Dentinal tubules mostly followed a straight course, but some recurved over a short distance distally. In larval teeth and teeth of “larval type” in the juvenile individual the dentinal tubules ended in the basal portion of the enameloid. Our results show that in the axolotl, monocuspid teeth of the “larval type” that developed after partial transformation still possess an enameloid layer beneath a thin enamel cap. The findings of the present study are consistent with the view that enameloid matrix is secreted by odontoblasts, while enameloid maturation is (largely) controlled by ameloblasts. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2010 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.60.e30990 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.60.e30990 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30990/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30990/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.60.e30994 2010-05-12 vertebrate-zoology

Chondrocranium and dermal bones of the Lowland Streaked Tenrec Hemicentetes semispinosus (Afrosoricida, Tenrecidae) and their comparison with Potamogale and other insectivoran-grade placental mammals Schunke,Anja Zeller,Ulrich Skull ontogeny cranial arteries mammalian phylogeny Vertebrate Zoology 60(1): 37-72 Mammals of the insectivoran grade have always roused considerable interest, mainly because of their presumed similarity to the fi rst ancestors of this group. While the morphology of adult specimens is relatively easy to access and thus well investigated embryos are rare and much less studied, in spite of their multiplicity of attributes. In order to provide additional morphological characters the ontogeny of the skull of Hemicentetes semispinosus was investigated using three serial sections through the heads of embryos and neonates respectively. The chondrocranium with cartilage replacing bones and dermal bones of the youngest embryo as well as the larger arteries in the posterior region of the heads of Hemicentetes semispinosus and Potamogale velox were graphically reconstructed. The findings of 70 skull and cranial artery characters were compared mainly with data from literature on several insectivore species. Already published hypotheses on phylogenetic relationships could be partially corroborated. Investigations of more primitive tenrecs and otter shrews on one hand and on e.g. golden moles and elephant shrews on the other hand are required in order to further evaluate differences and possible synapomorphies. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2010 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.60.e30994 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.60.e30994 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30994/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30994/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.60.e30993 2010-05-18 vertebrate-zoology

JOSEPH S. NELSON, HANS-PETER SCHULTZE & MARK H-V WILSON (editors) Origin and Phylogenetic Interrelationships of Teleosts – Honoring Gloria Arratia Proceedings of the international symposium at the ASIH Annual Meeting in St. Louis, Missouri, 2007 Licht,Martin Vertebrate Zoology 60(1): 36-36 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2010 Editorial text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.60.e30993 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.60.e30993 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30993/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30993/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.60.e30995 2010-08-16 vertebrate-zoology

Der Kolibrisalmler Trochilocharax ornatus gen. et spec. nov. - ein neuer Salmler aus Peru (Teleostei: Characiformes: Characidae) Zarske,Axel Teleostei Characiformes Characidae Trochilocharax new species Trochilocharacini Peru South America Biogeography Vertebrate Zoology 60(2): 75-98 Trochilocharax ornatus gen. et spec. nov. – a new, small (up to 17.0 mm SL) characid fish from Peru is described. Presumably it has an internal insemination. The new genus and species is characterized by a naked, scaleless body. Only the sexually ripe males have a puoch scale like the members of the subfamilies Glandulocaudinae and Stevardiinae. The females and sexually immature specimens of both sexes have no scales. The puoch scale covers a convexity (a gland?), what indicates to an internal insemination. Further features are: D ii 7; A iv 22 – 24, seven (fourth to tenth) anal-fin rays with one relatively large hook in the anterior part of the fin; all other fins without hooks; maxilla long and narrow, with fi ve to eight conical teeth on the anterior part of the bone; praemaxilla and anterior part of lower jaw with irregularly distributed conical teeth, partly protruding out of the mouth. 34 – 35 (4 + 8 + 22 – 23) vertebrae. There is a remarkable sexual dimorphism and sexual dichromatism. The phylogenetical position of the genus is unknown. It belongs to the Stevardiinae but not to the Xenurobryconini, because there is no synapomorphy of the Xenurobryconini developed. For this reason a new tribus – Trochilocharacini trib. nov. – is created for the new genus Trochilocharax. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2010 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.60.e30995 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.60.e30995 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30995/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30995/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.60.e30996 2010-09-02 vertebrate-zoology

A new species of Hemibrycon (Teleostei: Characiformes: Characidae) from the Roble River, Alto Cauca, Colombia, with a key to species known from the Magdalena - Cauca River Basin Valencia,Cèsar Garcia-Alzate,Carlos Ruiz-C,Raquel Taphorn,Donald Fish tropical creek freshwater scales teeth new species Hemibrycon. Vertebrate Zoology 60(2): 99-105 A new species, Hemibrycon palomae, is described from the La Paloma and La Siria Creek, río Roble drainage, of the upper Cauca River Basin, Colombia. It differs from congeners in meristic characters. It also has two reddish spots located on both the dorsal and ventral margins of the caudal peduncle (vs. only one reddish spot on the ventral margin of the caudal peduncle). Ecological habitat data and an updated key to all Hemibrycon species known from the Magdalena-Cauca River Basin are also presented. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2010 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.60.e30996 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.60.e30996 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30996/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30996/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.60.e30997 2010-09-02 vertebrate-zoology

Phylogenetic and biogeographic study of the Andean genus Grundulus (Teleostei: Characiformes: Characidae) Valencia,Cèsar Vanegas-Ríos,James Ruiz-C,Raquel Systematics vicariance Colombia Ecuador South America Grundulus Cheirodontinae Vertebrate Zoology 60(2): 107-122 We analyzed a matrix of 55 characters to study the phylogenetic relationships and historical biogeography of the three species of the genus Grundulus. The most parsimonious hypothesis explaining phylogenetic relationships of Grundulus species is expressed in a tree with a length of 84 steps, (consistency index 0.80, retention index 0.88, rescaled consistency index 0.70). The monophyly of a clade containing the Cheirodontinae and Grundulus is supported by fi ve synapomorphies; within this clade Grundulus is found to be the sister-group of Spintherobolus, as supported by nine synapomorphies. In the proposed hypothesis, the monophyly of Grundulus is supported by eleven synapomorphies and G. quitoensis is sister to a clade including G. cochae and G. bogotensis. The biogeographical analysis suggests that Grundulus is a genus endemic to coldwater lakes of glacial origin in the Andes of northern South America. The taxon-area cladogram shows a high congruence between the areas and phylogeny of the taxa, where each area harbors a particular species. The most closely related areas are La Cocha, a coldwater lake from the Amazon basin (A), and the Bogotá plateau from the Magdalena basin (B). The Pacifi c Andean region on Ecuador is the sister area of A and B. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2010 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.60.e30997 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.60.e30997 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30997/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30997/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.60.e30998 2010-09-02 vertebrate-zoology

Description of Dicrossus foirni sp. n. and Dicrossus warzeli sp. n. (Teleostei: Perciformes: Cichlidae), two new cichlid species from the Rio Negro and the Rio Tapajós, Amazon drainage, Brazil Römer,Uwe Hahn,Ingo Vergara,Pablo Systematics ichthyology biogeography freshwater ecology Neotropics Amazon River new taxa. Vertebrate Zoology 60(2): 123-138 Dicrossus foirni sp. n. and Dicrossus warzeli sp. n. are described from the Brazilian Amazon River system. Both species are differentiated from all other Neotropical cichlids by exhibiting three rows of longitudinal lateral spots. Dicrossus foirni sp. n., which is distributed in the northern Rio Negro drainage, exhibits a pattern of lateral spots formed by the clustering of individual dots. By contrast, Dicrossus warzeli sp. n., which is endemic to the Rio Tapajós, exhibits three longitudinal rows of horizontal dash-like spots on the sides of the body. Furthermore, the two species are distinguished by having different relationships between body height and body length. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2010 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.60.e30998 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.60.e30998 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30998/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30998/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.60.e30999 2010-09-02 vertebrate-zoology

Heros acaroides HENSEL, 1870 - a valid species of Australoheros (Teleostei: Perciformes: Cichlidae) from the Patos-Mirim lagoon system, south Brazil Schindler,Ingo Ottoni,Felipe Cheffe,Morevy Systematic ichthyology Cichlasomatini Australoheros acaroides lectotype Australoheros facetus Rio Grande de Sul Brazil. Vertebrate Zoology 60(2): 139-146 Heros acaroides Hensel, 1870 is resurrected from synonymy of Chromis facetus Jenyns, 1842 (currently known as Australoheros facetus) and re-described on the basis of its type series and fresh material, collected in the vicinity of its type locality (Porto Alegre, Rio Grande de Sul, Brazil). A lectotype is designated. It differs from Australoheros facetus by its mouth shape (jaws subequal versus lower jaw projecting over upper jaw; comparative thick lips versus thin lips) and smaller scales on cheeks (cheek scale rows 4 or usually 5 vs. usually 3 in A. facetus). It differs from A. taura (a species occurring in the same drainage) by the presence of a conspicuous midlateral stripe, a well developed caudal fin base spot (vs. no prominent spot in A. taura) and by a higher body depth (42.7 – 49.0 % SL versus 40.1 – 42.4 % of SL in A. taura). info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2010 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.60.e30999 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.60.e30999 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30999/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/30999/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.60.e31000 2010-09-02 vertebrate-zoology

Morphometrics, distribution and ecology of the amphibians in Jordan Disi,Ahmad Amr,Zuhair Amphibians Jordan ecology morphometrics Vertebrate Zoology 60(2): 147-162 One urodele amphibian species (Ommatotriton vittatus) and four anuran species (Pseudepidalea viridis, Pelophylax bedriagae, Hyla savignyi and Pelobates syriacus) were recorded from Jordan. Alcohol-preserved specimens (n = 340) were examined. Seventeen measurements were taken and are compared between the sexes. The distribution and habitat for each species are discussed. The current status of the amphibians of Jordan is discussed. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2010 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.60.e31000 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.60.e31000 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/31000/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/31000/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.60.e31001 2010-09-02 vertebrate-zoology

Intraspecific differentiation in Spotted Creepers, Salpornis spilonotus (Aves: Passeriformes: Certhiidae) Tietze,Thomas Martens,Jochen Salpornis systematics morphometric analysis vocalizations. Vertebrate Zoology 60(2): 163-170 Spotted Creepers (Salpornis spilonotus) occur in Africa and India. They are scarcely distributed in openly forested areas and little is known about them. The fi ve currently accepted subspecies differ clearly from each other in morphological dimensions and vocal characters. Genetic divergence between the Indian and the single genetically investigated African subspecies is immense. Consequently, we propose to treat African and Indian populations as separate species, Salpornis salvadori and Salpornis spilonotus. This intercontinental split is corroborated by our morphometric data. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2010 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.60.e31001 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.60.e31001 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/31001/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/31001/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.60.e31002 2010-09-02 vertebrate-zoology

Suspected road salt poisoning in Bohemian Waxwings, Bombycilla garrulus (Aves: Passeriformes: Bombycillidae) Töpfer,Till Road salt poisoning salt toxicosis waxwing Bombycilla garrulus Bombycilla cedrorum. Vertebrate Zoology 60(2): 171-174 The effect of road salts on wintering birds is a serious but recently underreported environmental threat. With the example of Bohemian Waxwings, Bombycilla garrulus, it is discussed that seemingly straightforward explanations, e.g. window collisions, may obscure the primary cause of wrecks. Therefore I argue that birds, particularly those with high daily water intake like the frugivorous waxwings, may consume high concentrations of dissolved road salt with melt water. A review of literature made apparent that salt overdoses lead to aberrant fl ight behaviour and impaired manoevrability, which render them likely to fall victim of road traffi c or to collide with windows. It is discussed that undetected road salt poisoning might explain many ambiguous cases of lethal accidents of wintering birds in urban surroundings. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2010 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.60.e31002 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.60.e31002 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/31002/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/31002/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.60.e31003 2010-09-02 vertebrate-zoology

Weather conditions and sexual differences affect the foraging behaviour of the insectivorous Cyprus Wheatear, Oenanthe cypriaca (Aves: Passeriformes: Muscicapidae) Randler,Christoph Pentzold,Stefan Teichmann,Constanze Aerial sallying foraging behaviour monomorphic species Oenanthe cypriaca perch-pounce hunting Vertebrate Zoology 60(2): 175-181 Weather conditions (temperature, cloudiness, wind strength and precipitation) had an infl uence on the foraging behaviour of the Cyprus Wheatear (Oenanthe cypriaca). Under cloudy weather conditions the perch-pounce technique from low perches was used more often while under sunny conditions aerial sallying was used more often. A possible reason is the limited visual range from higher perches during high cloudiness. During higher temperatures and low wind speed aerial sallying from higher perches was preferred presumably because the activity of the ectothermic arthropods is strongly infl uenced by temperature and wind speed. Sexual differences existed in foraging behaviour. Females used hop-and-peck on the ground more often than males, and males preferred higher perches. This can be explained by a lower exposure to predators and hence lower predation risk that is especially important for females during the breeding season. Furthermore, males and females may occupy different niches during pre-breeding and incubation. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2010 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.60.e31003 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.60.e31003 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/31003/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/31003/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.60.e31005 2010-09-15 vertebrate-zoology

HAUER, S., ANSORGE, H. & U. ZÖPHEL Atlas der Säugetiere Sachsens Kraft,Richard Vertebrate Zoology 60(2): 183-184 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2010 Editorial text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.60.e31005 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.60.e31005 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/31005/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/31005/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.60.e31008 2010-12-13 vertebrate-zoology

Description of a new species of Microglanis from rio Barra Seca basin, southeastern Brazil (Siluriformes: Pseudopmelodidae) Ottoni,Felipe Mattos,José Leonardo Barbosa,Maria Espírito Santo Microglanis minutus sp. n. Microglanis nigripinnis Microglanis parahybae Microglanis pataxo Taxonomy. Vertebrate Zoology 60(3): 187-192 Microglanis minutus, new species, is described from the rio Barra Seca basin. This species belongs to the Microglanis parahybae species complex by the following combination of characters: body light brown with fi rst and second dark brown saddles not extending ventrally below horizontal through pectoral-fin origin; light oval spot located below dorsalfin spine; third dark brown saddle not reaching anal-fin base; and caudal fin with upper lobe more developed than the inferior. The new species differs from all others M. parahybae species complex by a combination of morphological characters: pectoral and anal fins mottled or with relatively faint bands; caudal fin emarginate, trunk with dark brown saddles; caudal peduncle with faint to dark blotch irregularly shaped, caudal fin lightly mottled with narrow vertical dark brown band across central portions of lobes, dark saddle beneath adipose fin not extending ventrally to anal fin as continuous bar, continuous portion of lateral line not reaching vertical through origin of adipose fin, tip of pectoral spine as distinct bony point, a wider head, a dark blotch beneath adipose fin not extending to anal fin, distal portion of anal fin without dark band, dark saddle beneath adipose fin extending ventrally to more than the half of trunk and a light oval spot located below dorsal-fin spine. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2010 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.60.e31008 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.60.e31008 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/31008/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/31008/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.60.e31010 2010-12-13 vertebrate-zoology

Description of a new species of the catfish genus Trichomycterus (Teleostei: Siluriformes: Trichomycteridae) from the rio Paraíba do Sul basin, southeastern Brazil Barbosa,Maria Costa,Wilson Vertebrate Zoology 60(3): 193-197 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2010 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.60.e31010 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.60.e31010 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/31010/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/31010/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.60.e31012 2010-12-13 vertebrate-zoology

Intraspecific colour preference in mate choice by female Apistogramma cacatuoides HOEDEMAN, 1951 (Teleostei: Perciformes: Cichlidae) Engelking,Bernd Römer,Uwe Beisenherz,Wolfgang Speciation behaviour reproductive biology assortative mating sexual selection cichlids Neotropics Peru. Vertebrate Zoology 60(3): 199-208 In mate-choice experiments females of the Neotropical cichlid Apistogramma cacatuoides unerringly differentiate between males of different populations and a red aquarium strain. Females use male colour traits to choose their mates. The preference of wild females for red-coloured males varies from 3 % to 69 % dependent on geographical origin, whereas aquarium-strain females prefer their own bright-coloured males in about 90 % of cases. The preferences of wild females show signifi cant differences depending on their origin and following a geographical gradient. The high degree of stability in assortative mating behaviour in female A. cacatuoides may indicate incipient speciation processes. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2010 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.60.e31012 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.60.e31012 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/31012/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/31012/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.60.e31013 2010-12-13 vertebrate-zoology

Badis juergenschmidti - a new species of the Indo-Burmese fish family Badidae (Teleostei: Perciformes) from Myanmar Schindler,Ingo Linke,Horst Teleostei Perciformes Badidae Badis taxonomy new species Myanmar bar pattern habitat Vertebrate Zoology 60(3): 209-216 Badis juergenschmidti sp. n. is described from south central Myanmar. The new species is easily distinguished from its congeners by the lack of conspicuous spots on posterodorsal corner of opercle and superfi cial part of cleithrum, caudal fin with contrasted white margin posterodorsally and posteroventrally in adult males. A new numbering standard for the vertical bar pattern is provided. Notes on habitat and reproductive behaviour of the herein described species are given. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2010 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.60.e31013 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.60.e31013 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/31013/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/31013/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.60.e31014 2010-12-13 vertebrate-zoology

Description of a new microhylid frog species of the genus Xenorhina (Amphibia: Anura: Microhylidae) from the Fakfak Mountains, far western New Guinea Günther,Rainer Amphibia Anura Microhylidae Xenorhina new species Papua Province Indonesia New Guinea Vertebrate Zoology 60(3): 217-224 Based on morphological, bioacoustic, and molecular traits, a new species in the microhylid genus Xenorhina is described. It was recently discovered in the Fakfak Mountains, northwestern corner of the Bomberai Peninsula, Papua Province, Indonesia. This new species has no vomero-palatine spikes. According to molecular traits of the 12S and 16S rRNA genes, the new taxon is most closely related to a syntopic Xenorhina cf. oxycephala. It belongs to the smallest species in its genus and to those with the longest hind legs. Its advertisement call consists of a series of melodious notes lasting 5 – 6 seconds; mean note length 77 milliseconds, mean internote interval length 438 ms, and mean repetition rate 2.1 notes per second. The new species is fossorial and it occurs in primary and secondary rain forest at an elevation of from 400 m to 900 m a.s.l. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2010 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.60.e31014 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.60.e31014 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/31014/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/31014/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.60.e31018 2010-12-13 vertebrate-zoology

A new green, arboreal species of Pristimantis (Anura: Strabomantidae) from Amazonian Peru Moravec,Jiri Lehr,Edgar Peña,Pedro E. Perez Lopez,Jhon Urrutia,Giussepe Tuanama,Illich Amphibia Anura Strabomantidae Pristimantis padiali new species Amazonian lowlands Peru. Vertebrate Zoology 60(3): 225-232 We describe a new species of Pristimantis from lowland Amazonia of the Region Loreto, northern Peru. The new species is mainly characterized by its size (SVL 26.5 mm in male, 33.0 mm in female), shagreen dorsal skin, absence of dorsolateral folds, slightly areolate venter, presence of discoidal fold, presence of tympanic membrane including tympanic annulus, absence of vocal slits in males, presence of ulnar and tarsal tubercles, bright green to yellow-green dorsal coloration with irregular pattern of small white spots, brown loreal-tympanic region, brown stripe on flanks sharply outlining dorsal coloration, white to yellow throat, yellow belly, and dark brown palmar and plantar surfaces. The new species is tentatively assigned to the Pristimantis unistrigatus Group. It has an arboreal mode of life and inhabits primary and disturbed Amazonian lowland rainforest. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2010 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.60.e31018 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.60.e31018 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/31018/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/31018/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.60.e31034 2010-12-13 vertebrate-zoology

Conserving Chile's most critically endangered bird species: First data on foraging, feeding, and food items of the Másafuera Rayadito (Aves: Furnariidae) Hahn,Ingo Römer,Uwe Vergara,Pablo Habitat use pattern nesting ecology brood care ovenbirds island endemics biodiversity conservation home range structure Aphrastura masafuerae Cinclodes oustaleti baeckstroemii Alejandro Selkirk Juan Fernández Islands. Vertebrate Zoology 60(3): 233-242 First data of foraging, feeding, and food items of Aphrastura masafuerae from Alejandro Selkirk Island, Chile are presented. Brood-caring Másafuera Rayaditos 1) forage mostly inside dense vegetation below the protective cover, 2) leave the vegetation only for a short duration to fl y from the nest site to the foraging destination and to stop on a rock before entering the nest hole to control surroundings, 3) minimize energetic costs by foraging mainly hill-parallel, 4) use a 3 – 4 ha home range by visiting distance zone in different frequency, 5) transport nestling faeces off the nest hole but do not hide them from predators, and 6) feed their nestlings with arthropod prey, mainly small butterfl y larvae, in which there are nice-differentiated from sympatric Másafuera Cinclodes. More detailed studies on the breeding ecology and foraging are needed implement management plans and avoid extinction of this badly known island endemic. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2010 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.60.e31034 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.60.e31034 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/31034/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/31034/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.60.e31128 2010-12-13 vertebrate-zoology

Odontometrical divergence in the Gerbe's vole Microtus (Terricola) pyrenaicus gerbei (GERBE, 1879) in comparison to the Pyrenean vole M. (Terricola) pyrenaicus pyrenaicus (DE SÉLYS LONGCHAMPS, 1847) (Mammalia: Rodentia: Arvicolinae) Brunet-Lecomte,Patrick Microtus (Terricola) pyrenaicus gerbei Arvicolinae Rodentia Vendée Loire Region France Vertebrate Zoology 60(3): 243-248 This study confi rms the odontometrical divergence of the fi rst lower molar in the Gerbe’s vole Microtus (Terricola) pyrenaicus gerbei in comparison with the Pyrenean vole M. pyreneaicus pyrenaicus as well as the interest of genetic analyses to resolve its systematic position with regard to Microtus (Terricola) pyrenaicus. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2010 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.60.e31128 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.60.e31128 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/31128/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/31128/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.60.e31132 2010-12-21 vertebrate-zoology

MICHAEL KÜHL UND SUSANNE GESSERT Entwicklungsbiologie Kabisch,Klaus Vertebrate Zoology 60(3): 249-250 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2010 Editorial text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.60.e31132 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.60.e31132 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/31132/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/31132/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.60.e31133 2010-12-21 vertebrate-zoology

MICHAEL KEMPKES Die Guppys Paepke,Hans-Joachim Vertebrate Zoology 60(3): 251-252 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2010 Editorial text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.60.e31133 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.60.e31133 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/31133/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/31133/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.61.e31144 2011-04-08 vertebrate-zoology

Apistogramma cinilabra sp. n.: Description of a potentially endangered endemic cichlid species (Teleostei: Perciformes: Cichlidae) from the Departamento Loreto, Peru Römer,Uwe Duponchelle,Fabrice Díaz,Antonia Davilla,Carmen Sirvas,Susana Catchay,Catalina Renno,Jean-François Endangered species endemism ecology freshwater Neotropics Rio Itaya System new taxa systematics Vertebrate Zoology 61(1): 113-135 A new species of Apistogramma is described from Peru, based on a total of 35 specimens collected in a small forest lake in the wider catchment of the Rio Itaya about 80 kilometres south of Iquitos, Departamento Loreto (approximately 73°35′W / 04°24′S). Apistogramma cinilabra sp. n. is separated from all other Apistogramma species by the combination of (in adult males) strikingly red base of pectoral, red spots on chest, (in aggression and display) light ash-grey lips, exceptionally short caudal peduncle, and disproportionately deep body. Apistogramma cinilabra sp. n. is thought to be a representative of the Apistogramma eunotus complex within the Apistogramma regani lineage. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2011 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.61.e31144 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.61.e31144 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/31144/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/31144/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.61.e31134 2011-06-22 vertebrate-zoology

Hemigrammus filamentosus spec. nov. - der Südamerikanische Fadensalmler, ein neuer Salmler (Teleostei: Characiformes: Characidae) aus dem Araguaya-Becken in Brasilien Zarske,Axel Systematics new species Characiformes South America Hemigrammus Vertebrate Zoology 61(1): 3-12 Hemigrammus fi lamentosus spec. nov. from the rio Araguaya basin is described. There are a typical and a pathological form of the species. The species is closely related with H. taphorni Benine & Lopez, 2007. Typically are (1) the sexualdimorphism and sexualdichromatism, (2) the development of a humeral spot (no humeral spot in H. fi lamentosus spec. nov. vs. a humeral spot in H. taphorni), (3) the development of a caudal spot (a longitudinal band in the caudal region of the body and no caudal spot in H. fi lamentosus spec. nov. vs. a caudal spot in H. taphorni), (4) the number of lateral scales (32 to 35 in H. fi lamentosus spec. nov. vs. 30 to 32 in H. taphorni). info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2011 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.61.e31134 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.61.e31134 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/31134/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/31134/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.61.e31150 2011-06-22 vertebrate-zoology

Systematics, distribution and ecology of the snakes of Jordan Amr,Zuhair Disi,Ahmad Snakes Squamata reptiles Jordan distribution systematics zoogeography ecology conservation. Vertebrate Zoology 61(2): 179-266 The present study consists of both locality records and of literary data for 37 species and subspecies of snakes reported from Jordan. Within the past decade snake taxonomy was re-evaluated employing molecular techniques that resulted in reconsideration of several taxa. Thus, it is imperative now to revise the taxonomic status of snakes in Jordan to update workers in Jordan and the surrounding countries with these nomenclatural changes. The snake fauna of Jordan consists of 37 species and subspecies belonging to seven families (Typhlopidae, Leptotyphlopidae, Boidae, Colubridae, Atractaspididae, Elapidae and Viperidae). Families Leptotyphlopidae, Boidae and Elapidae are represented by a single species each, Leptotyphlops macrorhynchus, Eryx jaculus and Walterinnesia aegyptia respectively. The families Typhlopidae and Atractaspididae are represented by two and three species respectively. Species of the former genus Coluber were updated and the newly adopted names are included. Family Colubridae is represented by twelve genera (Dolichophis, Eirenis, Hemorrhois, Lytorhynchus, Malpolon, Natrix, Platyceps, Psammophis, Rhagerhis, Rhynchocalamus, Spalerosophis and Telescopus) and includes 24 species. Family Viperidae includes fi ve genera (Cerastes, Daboia, Echis, Macrovipera and Pseudocerastes), each of which is represented by a single species, except the genus Cerastes which is represented by two subspecies. We also included distributional data for all species. Scale counts and body measurements are given for most species. Notes on biology and ecology as well as distribution maps and a complete listing for all previous and recent records are provided for each species. Zoogeographic analysis for the snake fauna of Jordan is also given, along with notes on species status and conservation. info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2011 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.61.e31150 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.61.e31150 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/31150/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/31150/download/pdf/ en

10.3897/vz.61.e31137 2011-06-22 vertebrate-zoology

Beiträge zur Kenntnis der Vertreter der Gattungen Pyrrhulina VALENCIENNES, 1846 und Copella MYERS, 1956 des nordöstlichen Südamerika (Teleostei: Characiformes: Lebiasinidae) Zarske,Axel Characiformes Lebiasinidae Pyrrhulina Copella nordöstliches Brasilien Lectotypus- und Locus-typicus-Festlegung Historie. Vertebrate Zoology 61(1): 13-45 There are fi ve species of the genus Pyrrhulina Valenciennes, in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1846 and four species of the genus Copella Myers, 1965 in the north eastern part of South America up to now. P. fi lamentosa Valenciennes, 1846 – the type-species – and P. lugubris Eigenmann, 1922 are re-described. The relationships of P. stoli Boeseman, 1953 are discussed. The three taxa of the genus Copella (formerly Copeina) arnoldi, C. eigenmanni and C. carsevennensis established by Regan (1912) are re-described and compared. The type specimens of these three taxa are juvenil or semiadult fishes in poor conditions. A type locality is designated for C. arnoldi (Ilha do Arapiranga, Brazil, Para). This species was only known from aquarium fishes up to date. The designation was possible because of the discovery of specimens which were imported for aquarists in 1928 from this locality. C. eigenmanni comprises type specimens from different localities which represent different species (C. arnoldi from Brazil, Para, C. metae from Colombia and C. carsevennensis from Guyana). A lectotypus is designated for C. eigenmanni from the type specimens collected in Colombia. Copeina metae Eigenmann, 1914 is now a junior synonym of Copeina eigenmanni Regan, 1912. Now we know exactly which species C. eigenmanni represents. If there are other undescribed species from this region (estuary mouth of the Amazon) so the species can be better characterized by new adult specimens. C. carsevennensis lives in the Guyana countries sympatricaly with Pyrrhulina fi lamentosa. Copella callolepis (Regan, 1912) is a valid species. It was called C. spec. aff. meinkeni by Zarske & Géry (2006). info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/eissn/2625-8498 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pissn/1864-5755 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess CC BY 4.0 Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2011 Research Article text/html info:doi:10.3897/vz.61.e31137 https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.61.e31137 https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/31137/ https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/31137/download/pdf/ en cGFnZT0xJnNldD12ZXJ0ZWJyYXRlLXpvb2xvZ3kmZnJvbT0mdW50aWw9Jm1ldGFkYXRhX3ByZWZpeD1vYWlfZGM=