Parapolynemus, a new genus for the polynemid fish previously known as Polynemus verekeri
Feltes, R.M. (1993). Parapolynemus, a new genus for the polynemid fish previously known as Polynemus verekeri. Copeia 1993(1): 207-215
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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Parapolynemus Feltes, 1993 [WoRMS]; Polynemus intermedius Nichols, 1954 [WoRMS]; Polynemus verekeri Saville-Kent, 1889 [WoRMS]
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| Abstract |
The generic name Parapolynemus is proposed for the polynemid fish originally identified as Polynemus verekeri Saville-Kent. An osteological examination of the species of Polynemus Linnaeus revealed striking and unique characters in Polynemus verekeri Saville-Kent. Parapolynemus verekeri is redescribed. This is the smallest species in Polynemidae. Polynemus intermedius Nichols is a junior synonym of P. verekeri. Parapolynemus verekeri occurs along part of the north coast of Australia and south coast of New Guinea. |
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