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Issue: Vol. 5383 No. 4: 13 Dec. 2023
Type: Article
Published: 2023-12-13
DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5383.4.10
Page range: 594-600
Abstract views: 799
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A new annual killifish, Moema beltramonorum (Cyprinodontiformes: Rivulidae) from the Amazon basin, Bolivia

Via Cà Bertacchi 5; 42030 Viano (RE); Italy
Pisces Aphyolebias Moema wischmanni species group South America Beni Department Rio San Martin Rio Iténez/Guaporé

Abstract

A new annual killifish species, Moema beltramonorum, is described from a seasonal swamp next to arroyo Crespo, belonging to Río San Martin, a tributary of Río Iténez, Amazon River basin, Bolivia. The new taxon presents an unique combination of male colour pattern characters not present in any congener, and an unique caudal fin coloration.

 

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