Redescription and osteology of Hyphessobrycon compressus (Meek) (Teleostei: Characidae), type species of the genus
The type-species of Hyphessobrycon is redescribed and its osteology provided. Hyphessobrycon compressus is distinguished from its congeners by the 41-48 (mode 45) scales in the longitudinal series; 7-9 (mode 9) scales rows between the dorsal-fin origin and the lateral line, and absence of predorsal scales. Additional useful characters include the lack of spots on the body, a dorsal fin with a black spot, and an anal fin with two large, conspicuous hooks, and several other small hooks. Hyphessobrycon milleri is proposed as a junior synonym of H. compressus . The osteology of H. compressus is discussed in detail together with comments about phylogenetic relationships of Hyphessobrycon sensu stricto .
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| Format: | Digital revista |
| Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Ictiologia
2015
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| Online Access: | http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1679-62252015000300513 |
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