Pelagic larval duration of two diadromous species of Kuhliidae (Teleostei: Percoidei) from Indo-Pacific insular systems

2012 ◽  
Vol 63 (5) ◽  
pp. 397 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pierre Feutry ◽  
Pierre Valade ◽  
Jennifer R. Ovenden ◽  
Pascal Jean Lopez ◽  
Philippe Keith
Keyword(s):  
Pacific Islands ◽  
New Caledonia ◽  
Pelagic Larval Duration ◽  
Larval Duration ◽  
Tropical Islands ◽  
Daily Rate ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Indian Ocean ◽  
Freshwater Fauna ◽  
Diadromous Species

Diadromous fish species in the family Kuhliidae are able to colonise freshwater systems in Indo-Pacific islands, but their life cycle and the mechanisms involved in the colonisation of such ecosystems are poorly documented. After validating the daily rate of increment deposition in otoliths of Kuhlia rupestris, we estimated the pelagic larval duration (PLD) of K. rupestris, widely distributed in the Indo-Pacific area, and K. sauvagii, endemic to the Indian Ocean. Median PLD of K. rupestris was significantly longer than that of K. sauvagii (40.6 ± 6.9 and 32.3 ± 3.4 days (± s.d.), respectively), implying that the PLD is probably one factor controlling the extent of distribution range in Kuhlia. Within K. rupestris, individuals from New Caledonia had longer PLDs than those from Réunion Island (44.3 ± 6.7 and 37.3 ± 4.7 days (± s.d.) respectively). Further research on larval migration is needed to determine whether this was due to different environmental conditions or is population-specific. Interestingly, the PLD of these Kuhlia species is shorter than the PLD of other tropical diadromous fishes. These results improve our understanding of the dispersal strategies of freshwater fauna, to colonise and persist in tropical islands.

Tabanidae of the Samoan Islands

1927 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 315-316 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eustace W. Ferguson
Keyword(s):  
Pacific Islands ◽  
New Caledonia ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
The Family ◽  
New Hebrides ◽  
The Phoenix

So far no species of this family of Diptera have been described or recorded from the Samoan Islands. The acquisition of a species of Tabanus by Dr. P. A. Buxton and Mr. G. H. E. Hopkins is therefore of great interest.The Tabanidae of the Pacific Islands undoubtedly form an eastward extension of the family from Papua through Melanesia to Fiji ; various species are known from the Solomons, New Hebrides, New Caledonia, the Loyalties and Fiji, but the family is unrecorded from Tonga or islands to the eastward of Samoa. The Tabanidae thus represent a Papuo-Melanesian element in the Polynesian fauna. It might be mentioned here that two species of Tabanus, T. sidneyensis and T. nigriventris, were described by Macquart from “ Sidney Island,” which has been supposed to be Sidney Island in the Phoenix group. This locality is certainly erroneous ; most of the Diptera described as coming from there are known now to be common Australian forms and these two species are in all probability also Australian. The only other species recorded from Polynesia proper is T. insularis, Walker, described from the Sandwich Islands ; this record is also certainly wrong, since the group is not known to occur in these islands, of which the fauna has been extensively collected.

First record of the genus Umimayanthus from Palau and Micronesia

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Javier Montenegro ◽  
Julien Lorion ◽  
James Davis Reimer
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Markers ◽  
Great Barrier Reef ◽  
Red Sea ◽  
Pacific Islands ◽  
New Caledonia ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
First Record ◽  
Barrier Reef ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
The Family

Until recently, the only sponge-associated genera in the order Zoantharia wereParazoanthus(family Parazoanthidae),EpizoanthusandThoracactis(family Epizoanthidae), both within the suborder Macrocnemina. The taxonomy of the genusParazoanthus,as originally described, has been undergoing revision since 2010, with several species, genera and even families described. In 2015, multiple molecular markers were used in combination with morphological characteristics to erect the genusUmimayanthusinside the family Parazoanthidae. It included three species described from southern Japan, with other records for some of the species from the Great Barrier Reef, New Caledonia and the Red Sea. However, little is known of its distribution in the Pacific Islands. Here we report on the finding ofUmimayanthusspecimens in Palau, Micronesia, representing the first records for this region. A total of 32 specimens ofUmimayanthuswere collected from seven different locations; eight of the specimens were identified asUmimayanthus chanpuru,while the remaining 24 colonies were only identified to genus level.

scholarly journals I Keep Looking at What I’m Doing to My Organs: Samoans’ Responses to Adapted Anti-Tobacco Television Advertisements

2021 ◽  
pp. 101053952110209
Author(s):  
Elaine Umali ◽  
Helen Tanielu ◽  
Robyn Whittaker ◽  
Cam Sugden ◽  
Judith McCool
Keyword(s):  
Pacific Islands ◽  
Culturally Appropriate ◽  
Internal Organs ◽  
Media Campaigns ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Stop Smoking ◽  
The Family ◽  
Television Advertisements ◽  
Promote Smoking Cessation

There has been an increase of adapted tobacco control media campaigns in low- and middle-income countries. Adapting existing material offers many benefits especially to countries with limited resources. We adapted 3 television advertisements for the Tu’u Nei Loa Le Ulaula Tapa’a (Stop Smoking Now) campaign in Samoa. Adaption included rigorous efforts to ensure advertisements were culturally appropriate. To determine audiences’ perception of anti-tobacco television advertisements to promote smoking cessation, we conducted 8 talanoa, a Pacific Islands research methodology, among 54 smokers and nonsmokers in Apia, Samoa. The talanoa were transcribed, translated, and thematically coded. Results suggest that the advertisements raised awareness on the negative health impacts of tobacco use, especially to the internal organs. Graphic and emotionally evocative advertisements, especially those that have an impact on the family, have greater potential to motivate Samoans to quit.

Intraspecific variation in the pelagic larval duration of tropical reef fishes

2006 ◽  
Vol 68 (4) ◽  
pp. 1206-1214 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. K. Bay ◽  
K. Buechler ◽  
M. Gagliano ◽  
M. J. Caley
Keyword(s):  
Intraspecific Variation ◽  
Reef Fishes ◽  
Pelagic Larval Duration ◽  
Larval Duration ◽  
Tropical Reef

Chrysomelid males with enlarged mandibles: three new species and a review of occurrence in the family (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 3619 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-100 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. A.M. REID ◽  
M. BEATSON
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Type Species ◽  
New Caledonia ◽  
The Family ◽  
Three New Species

Three new species of Chrysomelidae with extraordinary extensions of the male mandibles are described: Scaphodius drehu sp. nov. and S. ferox sp. nov. (Cryptocephalinae), from New Caledonia, and Chaloenus gajah sp. nov. (Galerucinae), from Borneo. Designation of the type species of Chaloenus Westwood, 1861, is clarified. Synonymy of Scaphodius Chapuis, 1874, with Nyetra Baly, 1877, is supported. Four species of Ditropidus Erichson, 1842, described from New Caledonia, but hitherto regarded as nomina nuda, are shown to be available and are placed in Scaphodius: S. aeneus (Fauvel, 1907), comb. nov., S. nitidus (Fauvel, 1907) comb. nov., S. striolatus (Fauvel, 1907) comb. nov., S. sulcatus (Fauvel, 1907) comb. nov. Ditropidus opacicollis Fauvel, 1907, is also transferred to Scaphodius, as S. opacicollis (Fauvel) comb. nov. The genus Ditropidus does not occur onNew Caledonia. Male mandible enlargment in the Chrysomelidae is reviewed: it is common in Cryptocephalinae, but otherwise restricted to a few species of Chrysomelinae, Eumolpinae and Galerucinae. Possible reasons for its distribution in the Chrysomelidae are discussed.

Stretched to the limit; can a short pelagic larval duration connect adult populations of an Indo-Pacific diadromous fish (Kuhlia rupestris)?

2013 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 1518-1530 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Feutry ◽  
A. Vergnes ◽  
D. Broderick ◽  
J. Lambourdière ◽  
P. Keith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pelagic Larval Duration ◽  
Larval Duration ◽  
Diadromous Fish

Pulvinaria psidi. [Distribution map].

1955 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
West Indies ◽  
Pacific Islands ◽  
New Caledonia ◽  
Mariana Islands ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
British Guiana ◽  
Society Islands ◽  
Caroline Islands ◽  
New Hebrides ◽  
Southern Rhodesia

Abstract A new distribution map is provided for Pulvinaria psidii Mask. (Green Shield Scale, Guava Mealy Scale). Hosts: Citrus, guava, coffee, mango and many other trees and shrubs. Information is given on the geographical distribution in ASIA, Ceylon, China, Formosa, Hong Kong, India, Indo-China, Indonesia, Japan, Malaya, Philippines, Siam, Sikkim, AFRICA, Aldabra Island, Algeria, Amirantes Islands, Belgian Congo, Egypt, Farquar-Providence Islands, Kenya, Mauritius, Réunion Island, Seychelles, Southern Rhodesia, Tanganyika, Tunisia, Uganda, Union of South Africa, Zanzibar, AUSTRALASIA and PACIFIC ISLANDS, Australia, Caroline Islands, Fiji, Hawaii, Mariana Islands, New Caledonia, New Hebrides, Samoa, Society Islands, NORTH AMERICA, U.S.A., CENTRAL AMERICA and WEST INDIES, Costa Rica, West Indies, SOUTH AMERICA, Brazil, British Guiana, Venezuela.

Dysmicoccus boninsis. [Distribution map].

1960 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
North America ◽  
South America ◽  
Central America ◽  
Sugar Cane ◽  
West Indies ◽  
Pacific Islands ◽  
New Caledonia ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
Bonin Islands ◽  
New Distribution

Abstract A new distribution map is provided for Dysmicoccus boninsis (Kuw.) (Homopt., Coccoidea) (Grey Sugar-cane Mealybug). Hosts: Sugar-cane, grasses. Information is given on the geographical distribution in ASIA, Bonin Islands, Formosa, Japan, AFRICA, Egypt, Mauritius, AUSTRALASIA and PACIFIC ISLANDS, Australia, CarolineIs. HawaiianIs. MarianaIs. New Caledonia, New Guinea, NORTH AMERICA, Mexico, U.S.A., CENTRAL AMERICA and WEST INDIES, Panama, West Indies, SOUTH AMERICA, Brazil, Surinam, Venezuela.

Dysdercus sidae. [Distribution map].

1970 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Geographical Distribution ◽  
Host Plants ◽  
Pacific Islands ◽  
New Caledonia ◽  
Solomon Islands ◽  
New Guinea ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
Irian Jaya ◽  
New Hebrides ◽  
New Distribution

Abstract A new distribution map is provided for Dysdercus sidae Montr. (D. insular is Stål) (Hemipt., Pyrrhocoridae). Host Plants: Cotton, kapok, Hibiscus spp. Information is given on the geographical distribution in AUSTRALASIA AND PACIFIC ISLANDS, Australia, Fiji, Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia, New Hebrides, Niue, Papua & New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Wallis Islands, Irian Jaya.

Leptoglossus australis. [Distribution map].

1968 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Pacific Islands ◽  
New Caledonia ◽  
Solomon Islands ◽  
Mariana Islands ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
Irian Jaya ◽  
Society Islands ◽  
Western Samoa ◽  
Caroline Islands ◽  
New Hebrides

Abstract A new distribution map is provided for Leptoglossus australis (F.) (=L. membranaceus (F.), L. bidentatus Montr.) (Hemipt, Coreidae) (Leaf-footed Plant Bug). Host Plants: Cucurbits, Citrus and legumes. Information is given on the geographical distribution in ASIA, Andaman Islands, Burma, Cambodia, Ceylon, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nicobar Islands, Bangladesh, Philippine Islands, Taiwan, Thailand, AFRICA, Angola, Annobon Islands, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Canary Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Dahomey, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Rhodesia, Rodriguez Islands, Rwanda, Saõ Tomé, Senegal, Seychelle, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Upper Volta, AUSTRALASIA and PACIFIC ISLANDS, Australia, Caroline Islands, Fiji, Mariana Islands, New Caledonia, New Hebrides, Papua & New Guinea, Western Samoa, Society Islands, Solomon Islands, Wallis Islands, Irian Jaya, China.

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