Publications by authors named "Julio C Garavello"
Article Synopsis
- - A new fish species, Schizodon unimaculatus, has been identified in the lower Rio São Francisco of northeastern Brazil, characterized by a unique mouth structure and distinct coloration patterns.
- - It stands out from similar species due to specific physical features, including scale counts, mouth position, and body proportions, as well as a prominent dark blotch and stripes on its body.
- - The study delves into the taxonomic relationships of Schizodon species, emphasizing how mouth morphology, color patterns, and quantitative characteristics contribute to their classification.
The genus Schizodon is part of a group of headstanders and relatives (Family Anostomidae) that are widespread and ecologically important fishes in South American rivers. Schizodon includes 15 nominal species but their taxonomy has been challenging due to paucity of decisive characters to diagnose species. We present new molecular data to assess species boundaries or molecular operational taxonomic units (MOTUs), and to infer phylogenetic relationships among species.
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