Rediscovery of the syntypes of Corydoras meridionalis R. von Ihering, 1911 (Teleostei, Siluriformes, Callichthyidae) and designation of lectotype

Authors

  • Heraldo A. Britski Universidade de São Paulo; Museu de Zoologia
  • André L.C. Mendonça Universidade de São Paulo; Museu de Zoologia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0031-10492010000800001

Keywords:

Taxonomy, Catfish, Neotropical freshwater fish

Abstract

Syntypes of Corydoras meridionalis Rodolpho von Ihering, 1911, once regarded as lost, were recently found in the collection of fishes of the Museu de Zoologia da USP. The syntypes had been identified as C. ehrhardti Steindachner, 1910, currently considered a senior synonym of that species. Examination of the rediscovered syntypes corroborates the proposed synonymy. Data on the syntypes are presented and compared with information in the original descriptions of C. ehrhardti and C. meridionalis; a few discrepancies found are discussed. A lectotype is designated for C. meridionalis and a photograph of the specimen is provided.

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Published

2010-01-01

Issue

Vol. 50 No. 8 (2010)

Section

naodefinida

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Copyrights: Papéis Avulsos de Zoologia. The journal is licensed under a Creative Commons attribution-type CC-BY.

How to Cite

Britski, H. A., & Mendonça, A. L. (2010). Rediscovery of the syntypes of Corydoras meridionalis R. von Ihering, 1911 (Teleostei, Siluriformes, Callichthyidae) and designation of lectotype . Papéis Avulsos De Zoologia, 50(8), 91-95. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0031-10492010000800001