A new species of grenadier, genus Macrourus (Teleostei, Gadiformes, Macrouridae) from the southern hemisphere and a revision of the genus

Zootaxa ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 3165 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
PETER MCMILLAN ◽  
TOMIO IWAMOTO ◽  
ANDREW STEWART ◽  
PETER J. SMITH
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Southern Hemisphere ◽  
Ross Sea ◽  
Ventral Surface ◽  
Key To Species ◽  
International Polar Year ◽  
Lower Jaw ◽  
International Polar ◽  
A New Species ◽  
Pelvic Fin

A new Macrourus species from the southern hemisphere is described. It was first recognised from the Ross Sea, Antarcticaafter specimens sampled during the International Polar Year in 2008 showed significant genetic differences (C01) amongthose initially identified as M. whitsoni (Regan). M. caml sp. nov. has 8 (rarely 7 or 9) pelvic fin rays, a band (2–3 rows)of small uniform-sized teeth in the lower jaw, lacks an outer row of enlarged teeth in the upper jaw, 30–40 scales in a di-agonal row from anal fin origin to lateral line, ventral surface of the head is mostly scaled, except for scaleless areas an-terior to the mouth and on the anterior half of the lower jaw. M caml sp. nov. is large, reaching at least 890 mm TL andappears to be abundant. Numerous specimens caught by commercial bottom longline vessels fishing in the Ross Sea areheld at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington New Zealand. All five species of Macrourus (M. ber-glax, M. caml, M. carinatus, M. holotrachys, and M. whitsoni) are compared and illustrated, based on examination of specimens, and a key to species is provided.

Ahnea, a new genus from New Zealand (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Pselaphinae), with description of a new species

2014 ◽  
Vol 147 (4) ◽  
pp. 381-389 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jong-Seok Park ◽  
Christopher E. Carlton
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
New Genus ◽  
Key To Species ◽  
Diagnostic Characters ◽  
Distribution Maps ◽  
Line Drawings ◽  
A New Species

AbstractAhnea keejeongi Park and Carlton (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Pselaphinae), a new genus and new species of New Zealand endemic beetle belonging to the supertribe Faronitae is described. Six previously described species are included to this genus and four species are synonymised as follow: Sagola dissonans Broun, 1921 and S. planicula Broun, 1921 under Ahnea ventralis (Broun, 1912); S. carinata Broun, 1912 and S. lineiceps Broun, 1921 under Ahnea lineata (Broun, 1893). A key to species, habitus photographs, line drawings of diagnostic characters, and distribution maps are provided.

Stolephorus babarani, a new species of anchovy (Teleostei: Clupeiformes: Engraulidae) from Panay Island, central Philippines

Zootaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4718 (4) ◽  
pp. 509-520 ◽  
Author(s):  
HARUTAKA HATA ◽  
SÉBASTIEN LAVOUÉ ◽  
HIROYUKI MOTOMURA
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Standard Length ◽  
Posterior Margin ◽  
Mitochondrial Coi ◽  
Dorsal Fin ◽  
Lower Jaw ◽  
Upper Jaw ◽  
Gill Raker ◽  
A New Species ◽  
Pelvic Fin

The new anchovy Stolephorus babarani n. sp. is described on the basis of 26 specimens collected from Panay Island, central Philippines. The new species closely resembles Stolephorus bataviensis Hardenberg 1933 and Stolephorus baweanensis Hardenberg 1933, all these species having a long upper jaw (posterior tip extending beyond posterior margin of preopercle), and numerous dusky spots on the suborbital area (in adults), snout and lower jaw tip. However, the new species differs from S. bataviensis by usually having the posterior tip of the depressed pelvic fin not reaching to vertical through the dorsal-fin origin (vs. extending beyond vertical through dorsal-fin origin), a shorter head (23.9–25.5% of standard length vs. 25.3–28.0%), and a greater distance between the dorsal-fin origin and pectoral-fin insertion (D–P1; 133.9–151.8% of head length vs. 109.9–136.3%). Stolephorus babarani is distinguished from S. baweanensis by having a shorter snout (3.6–3.9% of standard length vs. 3.8–4.6%). Moreover, the new species can be distinguished from S. bataviensis and S. baweanensis by higher gill raker counts on the first and second gill arches (16–18 + 21–23 and 10–13 + 18–21, respectively, vs. 14–17 + 19–22 and 9–12 + 17–20 in S. bataviensis and 14–17 + 19–22 and 9–12 + 17–21 in S. baweanensis). Stolephorus babarani is separated by 5.3% and 10.7% mean p-distances in the mitochondrial COI from S. baweanensis and S. bataviensis, respectively. 

scholarly journals Chironomidae (Insecta: Diptera) from the eastern Canadian Arctic and subarctic with descriptions of new life stages, a possible new genus, and new geographical records

2016 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 53 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Namayandeh ◽  
K.S. Heard ◽  
E.A. Luiker ◽  
J.M. Culp
Keyword(s):  
Benthic Invertebrates ◽  
New Genus ◽  
Canadian Arctic ◽  
Ellesmere Island ◽  
Life Stages ◽  
Larval Form ◽  
International Polar Year ◽  
International Polar ◽  
A New Species ◽  
Eastern Canadian Arctic

Chironomidae larvae constituted the largest proportion of benthic invertebrates collected from 99 rivers stretching from northern Labrador (latitude 58°N) to northern parts of Ellesmere Island (82°N). We describe 92 species of Chironomidae (mainly larval forms) providing new descriptions, a revision for the adult female of <em>Parametriocnemus boreoalpinus</em> Gowin <em>et</em> Thienemann, a possible new genus (larval form only), and 9 larval forms that may represent a new species. In addition, new geographical distribution records are specified for 1 Nearctic species, 6 species in Canada, 10 for Labrador, and 17 for Nunavut. This work contributes to Environment Canada’s International Polar Year output (2007-2009).

Modicella albostipitata, a new species of sporocarp-forming fungus from New Zealand (Mortierellaceae: Mortierellomycota)

Phytotaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 453 (3) ◽  
pp. 293-296
Author(s):  
JERRY A. COOPER ◽  
DUCKCHUL PARK
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Southern Hemisphere ◽  
A New Species

Modicella is an unusual genus within the Mortierellaceae because it forms relatively large terrestrial sporocarps. The two existing described species are rarely encountered. We describe a new species, M. albostipitata, from New Zealand in the southern hemisphere, which is both morphologically and phylogenetically distinct from the described species.

scholarly journals ANDRILL ARISE: A model for team-based field research immersion for educators

Polar Record ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 55 (4) ◽  
pp. 251-273 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kate Pound ◽  
Louise Huffman ◽  
Joanna Hubbard ◽  
Matteo Cattadori ◽  
LuAnn Dahlman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ross Sea ◽  
Sediment Cores ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Qualitative Evaluation ◽  
Extended Period ◽  
Small Subset ◽  
International Polar Year ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
International Polar ◽  
Ice Sheet Dynamics

AbstractThe 4th International Polar Year featured a range of large international research projects and included a focus on Education and Public Outreach (EPO). ANDRILL (the ANtarctic geological DRILLing Project) was a large international (USA, New Zealand, Italy, Germany) multidisciplinary research project investigating the sedimentary record of Cenozoic ice sheet dynamics that brought approximately 160 scientists to McMurdo Station in the 2006 and 2007 field seasons, during which two > 1000 m sediment cores were successfully retrieved from the floor of the Ross Sea. ARISE (ANDRILL Research Immersion for Science Educators), the EPO arm of ANDRILL, deployed an international team of six to eight educators each season to Antarctica and embedded them with science teams. ARISE was unique in the EPO spectrum because it deployed a team of international educators together with an EPO coordinator, offered an on-ice geoscience course for the educators, and supported educator participation at both pre-ice and post-ice meetings. Conservative estimates indicate that at least 314,700 individuals have been reached directly through the wide range of ARISE EPO endeavours.Educator field research immersion is a small subset of educator professional development (PD) opportunities, with little quantitative or qualitative evaluation of polar immersion experiences having been reported. Here, surveys of ARISE educators and scientists are used to evaluate the efficacy of the ARISE program as PD in the context of research on educator PD. Persistent and recurring themes emerging from the surveys are: (1) the positive and reinforcing impact of deployment as a team; (2) the importance of access to scientists across an extended period of time and venues; (3) the importance of ‘doing science’ as a means of learning; and (4) recognition of the senses of excitement, engagement and inspiration displayed by both educators and scientists − about drilling progress, core interpretation, and outreach plans – and the EPO audience. Key components of the program are shown to be (1) deployment of a multi-educator team; and (2) guidance and support of the EPO coordinator at all phases of the ARISE experience.

Systematics of the longicorn beetle genus Coptomma Newman (Coleoptera : Cerambycidae : Cerambycinae)

2003 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 429 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deping Song ◽  
Qiao Wang
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Economic Importance ◽  
Key To Species ◽  
The North ◽  
Longicorn Beetle ◽  
Exotic Tree ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Sawn Timber ◽  
A New Species

Longicorn beetles of the New Zealand genus Coptomma Newman are associated with a wide range of both native and exotic tree genera and are of some economic importance in forestry and horticulture because they kill leading shoots and degrade sawn timber. In this paper, the genus is revised and its scope is redefined. The genus Navomorpha White is synonymised with Coptomma. Two species, N. textorium and N. philpotti, are synonymised with Coptomma lineatum (Fabricius). A new species, C. marrisi, is described for Coptomma. All known species are redescribed. As a result of this revision, the present number of species in Coptomma has increased to five: C.�variegatum, C. lineatum, C. sulcatum, C. sticticum and C. marrisi. A key to species is given. Terminalia of both sexes are illustrated and described. The phylogeny of species is analysed cladistically and the monophyly of the genus is confirmed. Coptomma is widely distributed on the North Island, South Island, Stewart Island and Three Kings Islands of New Zealand. Known biology is noted for each species. The distribution of each species is mapped and discussed.

scholarly journals A review of the anglerfish genus Chaunax (Lophiiformes: Chaunacidae) from New Zealand and adjacent waters, with descriptions of four new species

Zootaxa ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 3620 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
HSUAN-CHING HO ◽  
CLIVE D. ROBERTS ◽  
ANDREW L. STEWART
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
New Record ◽  
Dorsal Surface ◽  
Colour Pattern ◽  
Body Colour ◽  
Key To Species ◽  
Pectoral Fin ◽  
Caudal Fin ◽  
Pelvic Fin

Species of the anglerfish genus Chaunax Lowe, 1846 from the New Zealand region are taxonomically reviewed with six species recognized and described: Chaunax penicillatus McCulloch; C. nudiventer Ho & Shao, a new record for New Zealand; and four species new to science. Chaunax flavomaculatus sp. nov. distinguished by having its skin covered with a mix of numerous bifurcated and simple spinules, large yellow spots on dorsal surface of fresh specimens, and brownish coloured escal cirri; Chaunax mulleus sp. nov. by having a uniformly pink body with a deep red colour on ventral surfaces of the outer pectoral-fin and pelvic-fin, and lower part of caudal fin; Chaunax reticulatus sp. nov. by having cirri on the dorsal surface of head, and a pale reticulate colour pattern on a greyish background dorsally; and Chaunax russatus sp. nov. by its very wide illicial trough that is usually as wide or wider than the diameter of the pupil, and uniformly deep red body colour with creamy white to fuzzy greyish spots or patches on its dorsal surface. A key to species recognized from the study area is given.

scholarly journals The first species of the pseudoscorpion genus Lechytia Balzan, 1892 (Pseudoscorpiones, Chthoniidae) from New Zealand

ZooKeys ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 1000 ◽  
pp. 19-29
Author(s):  
Jana Christophoryová ◽  
Katarína Krajčovičová
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Key To Species ◽  
First Time ◽  
A New Species

The subfamily Lechytiinae is reported from New Zealand for the first time. A new species, Lechytia novaezealandiaesp. nov., is described and illustrated from Lake Waikare in Waikato District, North Island. In addition, a key to species in the genus Lechytia from Asia, Australia, and New Zealand is included.

scholarly journals Synonymy of the water mite families Malgasacaridae and Zelandothyadidae (Acari: Hydrachnidia) reveals an interesting disjunct distribution in the Southern Hemisphere

Acarologia ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 57 (3) ◽  
pp. 617-631
Author(s):  
Reinhard Gerecke ◽  
Mark L.I. Judson ◽  
David R. Cook
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Southern Hemisphere ◽  
Disjunct Distribution ◽  
Water Mite ◽  
Incertae Sedis ◽  
The Family ◽  
First Time ◽  
A New Species

A new species of Zelandothyas, Z. balloti, is described from South Island, New Zealand. The deutonymph and larva of Zelandothyas diamphida Cook, 1983 are described for the first time. The deutonymph of Malgasacarus rarus Tuzovskij et al., 2008 is redescribed. The family Malgasacaridae Tuzovskij, Gerecke and Goldschmidt, 2008 is synonymized with Zelandothyadidae Cook, 1983 and Malgasacarus Tuzovskij et al., 2008 is transferred to the subfamily Zelandothyadinae. Thus redefined, the family Zelandothyadidae shows an interesting disjunction in the southern hemisphere. Here, it is considered a family incertae sedis, provisionally comprising the monophyletic Zelandothyadinae and the enigmatic Australiothyadinae Cook, 1986. Zelandothyadidae are unusual in combining character states previously considered diagnostic for either Eylaoidea or Hydryphantoidea.

A new species of Oligosoma (Squamata: Scincidae) from the northern North Island, New Zealand

Zootaxa ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5047 (4) ◽  
pp. 401-415
Author(s):  
BENJAMIN P. BARR ◽  
DAVID G. CHAPPLE ◽  
RODNEY A. HITCHMOUGH ◽  
GEOFF B. PATTERSON ◽  
NGĀTIWAI TRUST BOARD
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Phylogenetic Analyses ◽  
Ventral Surface ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Conservation Priorities ◽  
Single Specimen ◽  
Sea Level Changes ◽  
Cool Temperate ◽  
A New Species

New Zealand is home to a diverse cool temperate assemblage of skinks, with 60+ identified taxa (genus Oligosoma Girard), of which only 50 have been formally described. Here we describe a new species (Oligosoma kakerakau sp. nov.) from Bream Head Scenic Reserve, near Whangārei Heads, Northland. This species is considered to be conspecific with a single specimen (Oligosoma “Whirinaki”) previously reported (in 2003) from Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park ~370 km further south. Oligosoma kakerakau sp. nov. can be distinguished from all other members of the genus by a combination of a distinctive “teardrop” marking below the eye, a distinctive mid-lateral stripe, and the colouration and pattern on its ventral surface. Our phylogenetic analyses indicate that Oligosoma kakerakau sp. nov. is most closely related to O. zelandicum (Gray), and more distantly to O. striatum (Buller) and O. homalonotum (Boulenger). Sea level changes during the Pliocene, such as the formation of the Manawatū Strait, may have contributed to the divergence between Oligosoma kakerakau sp. nov. and O. zelandicum. We discuss the distribution, ecology and conservation of Oligosoma kakerakau sp. nov., and outline future research and conservation priorities for the species.  

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