The clingfishes (Gobiesocidae) of Panama
Briggs, J.C. (1969). The clingfishes (Gobiesocidae) of Panama. Copeia 1969(4): 774-778
In: Copeia. American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists: New York, N.Y., etc.. ISSN 0045-8511; e-ISSN 1938-5110, more
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Taxa > Species > New taxa > New species
Arcos decoris Briggs, 1969 [WoRMS]; Gobiesox Lacepède, 1800 [WoRMS]; Rimicola brevis Briggs, 1969 [WoRMS]; Tomicodon bidens Briggs, 1969 [WoRMS]
Marine/Coastal; Fresh water |
| Abstract |
The shore fishes of Panama are still poorly known. Considering that a sea-level canal is likely to be excavated in the near future, it is important that the fishes and other marine animals of this area be investigated as thoroughly as possible. Recent collecting activity in shallow waters of both sides of the isthmus has revealed the presence of three undescribed clingfish species. They are named, described, and figured. Also, a previ- ously recognized subspecies is placed in synonymy and a range extension into Panama is recorded for the freshwater species Gobiesox juradoensis. There are now 10 marine clingfishes known from Panamanian waters; aside from their systematics, we know nothing about their biology. |
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