An annotated checklist of mesoplodont whale species (Cetacea, Ziphiidae) discovered during the nineteenth century

2015 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 226-235 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. N. H. Waller
Keyword(s):  
Nineteenth Century ◽  
Additional Data ◽  
Original Description ◽  
Type Specimen ◽  
External Morphology ◽  
Type Locality ◽  
Type Material ◽  
Beaked Whale ◽  
Registration Number ◽  
Annotated Checklist

Eight species of mesoplodont whales (genus Mesoplodon Gervais, 1850) named during the nineteenth century are based on valid descriptions. A checklist with the original description and type material for each of these species is provided. Additional data given may include type locality and illustrative sources, type material holding institution and type registration number(s). The only type specimen for which a record of external morphology was published relates to the 1803 stranding of Sowerby's beaked whale (Mesoplodon bidens).

An annotated checklist of mesoplodont whale species (Cetacea, Ziphiidae) discovered after the nineteenth century

2017 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. N. H. Waller
Keyword(s):  
Nineteenth Century ◽  
Additional Data ◽  
Original Description ◽  
External Morphology ◽  
Type Locality ◽  
Type Material ◽  
Beaked Whale ◽  
Type Specimens ◽  
Registration Number ◽  
Annotated Checklist

Seven species of mesoplodont whales (genus Mesoplodon Gervais, 1850 ) named after the nineteenth century are based on valid descriptions. A checklist listing the original description and type material for each of these species is provided. Additional data given include type locality and illustrative sources, type material holding institution and type registration number. External morphology was recorded for all type specimens except Andrews' Beaked Whale (Mesoplodon bowdoini) and the Pygmy Beaked Whale (Mesoplodon peruvianus).

A review of nineteenth-century records of Sowerby's beaked whale (Mesoplodon bidens)

2014 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 338-356 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. N. H. Waller
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Nineteenth Century ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Type Specimen ◽  
The United States ◽  
External Morphology ◽  
Beaked Whale ◽  
Pigmentation Pattern ◽  
Total Length

Data on 27 mesoplodont whales are compiled from the original nineteenth century published records from Britain, Ireland, Europe and the United States. These data comprise the type specimen of Sowerby's beaked whale ( Mesoplodon bidens) and 26 other records, all referred to the taxon M. bidens. Records may include the following information: specimen total length, sex, date of discovery and the locality, pigmentation pattern, external morphology, osteology and soft-tissue anatomy. This information is summarized here from the original descriptions. Only a handful of these specimens was externally complete when described at first hand.

Checklist and taxonomic changes for Central and South American Philonthina (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 4449 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
MARIANA CHANI-POSSE ◽  
ALFRED F. NEWTON ◽  
ASLAK KAPPEL HANSEN ◽  
ALEXEY SOLODOVNIKOV
Keyword(s):  
South America ◽  
Original Description ◽  
Junior Synonym ◽  
Type Locality ◽  
Type Material ◽  
New Combination ◽  
South American ◽  
New Combinations ◽  
Generic Composition ◽  
Taxonomic Changes

A checklist of all described species of Philonthina, a subtribe of the staphylinid tribe Staphylinini, known to occur in Central and South America (CASA) is presented. Included for each species, and for synonyms known from CASA, is a reference to the original description, type locality and type depository, and for each species the known distribution within and outside CASA. Type material was sought in the main European and American collections where it is deposited (BMNH, MNHUB, IRSNB and FMNH) and is summarized for all indigenous CASA species, with lectotypes designated for 16 names and confirmation of holotypes and prior designation of lectotypes when necessary. Based on recent phylogenetic work in Philonthina and our revision of types of CASA species of Philonthus Stephens, 1829 and Belonuchus Nordmann, 1837, some taxonomic changes are proposed. Thirty-one species of Philonthus are transferred to Belonuchus (16), Gabrius Stephens 1829 (14), and Bisnius Stephens 1829 (one) resulting in the following new combinations: B. abnormalis (Sharp 1885), B. celatus (Sharp 1885), B. corticalis (Sharp 1885), B. extremus (Sharp 1885), B. infimus (Sharp 1885), B. iteratus (Sharp 1887), B. latecinctus (Sharp 1885), B. lucilius (Sharp 1885), B. muticus (Sharp 1876), B. optatus (Sharp 1885), B. platypterus (Sharp 1885), B. rufiventris (Sharp 1887), B. rufocaudus (Sharp 1885), B. rufopygus (Sharp 1885), B. serraticornis (Sharp 1876), B. supernus (Herman 2001), G. approximans (Sharp 1885), G. armatipes (Sharp 1885), G. atricolor (Sharp 1885), G. championi (Sharp 1885), G. dampfi (Bernhauer 1929), G. elegans (Sharp 1885), G. forsterianus (Scheerpeltz 1960), G. misellus (Sharp 1885), G. nugax (Sharp 1885), G. ovaticeps (Sharp 1885), G. peruvianus (Bernhauer 1916), G. planulatus (Sharp 1885), G. rusticus (Sharp 1885), G. serpens (Sharp 1885) and Bi. subaeneipennis (Bernhauer 1916). Endeius nitidipennis Solier 1849 is transferred to Gabrius, resulting in the following new combination, G. nitidipennis (Solier 1849). Leptopeltus carchiensis Chani-Posse & Asenjo 2013 is proposed as junior synonym of Philonthus divisus Sharp 1891, which is transferred to Leptopeltus Bernhauer 1906 resulting in a new combination: Leptopeltus divisus (Sharp 1891). Belonuchus penetrans Silvestri 1946 is transferred to Pridonius Blackwelder 1952 as a new combination. Lectotypes are designated for Atopocentrum mirabile Bernhauer 1906, Philonthus armatipes Sharp 1885, Ph. atricolor Sharp 1885, Ph. championi Sharp 1885, Ph. misellus Sharp 1885, Ph. planulatus Sharp 1885, Ph. rusticus Sharp 1885, Ph. serpens Sharp 1885, Ph. abnormalis Sharp 1885, Ph. celatus Sharp 1885, Ph. infimus Sharp 1885, Ph. latecinctus Sharp 1885, Ph. muticus Sharp 1876, Ph. platypterus Sharp 1885, Ph. rufocaudus Sharp 1885 and Ph. rufopygus Sharp 1885. Of the 543 currently known species of Philonthina reported from CASA, at least 14 are believed to be adventive from elsewhere, 56 may occur naturally elsewhere, and 473 (87%) are evidently endemic to this region. Of the 31 genera represented by these described species, 20 (65%) are endemic to CASA. One genus, Gabronthus Tottenham 1955, is adventive. However, the actual philonthine fauna of CASA will undoubtedly be much larger, and the generic composition highly modified, when the fauna is fully explored and studied within a phylogenetical framework. 

The type specimens of Trichomycterus alternatus (Eigenmann, 1917) and Trichomycterus zonatus (Eigenmann, 1918), with elements for future revisionary work (Teleostei: Siluriformes: Trichomycteridae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 4585 (1) ◽  
pp. 100 ◽  
Author(s):  
VINÍCIUS J. C. REIS ◽  
MÁRIO DE PINNA
Keyword(s):  
Data Acquisition ◽  
High Elevation ◽  
External Morphology ◽  
Type Locality ◽  
Type Material ◽  
Southeastern Brazil ◽  
Type Specimens ◽  
New Information ◽  
Coastal Streams ◽  
Respective Species

The trichomycterid catfish species Trichomycterus alternatus (Eigenmann, 1917) and Trichomycterus zonatus (Eigenmann, 1918) are reportedly among the most pervasive species in mid- to high-elevation coastal streams of Southeastern Brazil. Despite their apparent abundance and ecological ubiquity, the applicability of their names is still uncertain. Examination of the type material of the two species reveals that part of the confusion stems from a mixing of species in the T. zonatus type series. Other issues relate to reports of character conditions in the respective species that do not actually correspond to the situation in their type specimens. Such situation triggered a long-lasting chain of taxonomic misinterpretations and erroneous identification protocols and traditions so that even the taxonomic distinctiveness of the two species is nebulous. That situation is disentangled in detail on the basis of new information on the holotypes and remaining type specimens of each species by classical and new (stereo triplet radiography) morphology analyses for data acquisition. Results show that the type specimens of T. alternatus and T. zonatus differ pronouncedly in several traits of internal and external morphology and represent markedly distinct taxa. The latter species does not correspond to most identifications in the literature and is, in fact, endemic to the region of its type locality. We also clarify and map the reported localities of the type material and offer comments on the validity of T. alternatus and T. zonatus, along with that of possibly related forms. 

Heterochrony in Haplomesus (Crustacea: Isopoda: Ischnomesidae): revision of two species and description of two new species

Zootaxa ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 1120 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
FIONA A. KAVANAGH ◽  
GEORGE D.F. WILSON ◽  
ANNE M. POWER
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Original Description ◽  
Type Specimen ◽  
Type Material ◽  
Adult Type ◽  
The Family ◽  
Two New Species ◽  
Argentine Basin

Two new species of Ischnomesidae, Haplomesus celticensis sp. nov. and Haplomesus hanseni sp. nov. are described from the southwest of Ireland and the Argentine Basin respectively. Both species lack the expression of pereopod VII, a characteristic that we argue is produced by progenesis, not neoteny as suggested by Brökeland & Brandt (2004). Haplomesus angustus Hansen, 1916 and Haplomesus tropicalis Menzies, 1962, also lack pereopod VII and are revised from the type material. The original description of Haplomesus angustus Hansen, 1916 describes the adult type specimen as a juvenile; the original description of Haplomesus tropicalis Menzies, 1962 fails to mention the lack of pereopod VII. Progenesis is discussed for the above species and within the family Ischnomesidae as a whole.

scholarly journals An annotated checklist of the Syncarida (Crustacea, Malacostraca) of the world

Zootaxa ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 1374 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
ANA I. CAMACHO
Keyword(s):  
Habitat Type ◽  
Original Description ◽  
Type Locality ◽  
Comprehensive List ◽  
Annotated List ◽  
The World ◽  
Annotated Checklist ◽  
World Distribution

An annotated list of the 256 species and subspecies of Syncarida known to occur in the world is presented, including synonymies, information on habitat type (caves, springs, wells, etc.), type locality, other localities where the taxa have been found, and an abbreviated reference to the original description and other important taxonomic references when available. Critical remarks about the validity of some taxa are included. A summary of genera and species known per continent and a map of the world distribution of genera is presented. The work includes a comprehensive list of syncarid literature.

TAXONOMIC REVISION OF NEARCTIC, MEXICAN, AND WEST INDIAN OODINI (COLEOPTERA: CARABIDAE)

1996 ◽  
Vol 128 (3) ◽  
pp. 443-537 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yves Bousquet
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Geographical Distribution ◽  
Phylogenetic Relationships ◽  
Species Distributions ◽  
West Indian ◽  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
Original Description ◽  
Structural Features ◽  
Type Locality ◽  
Type Material

AbstractEight genera and 25 species are recognized among the Nearctic, Mexican, and West Indian Oodini. Four new species are described: Oodinus pseudopiceus (type locality: Hillsborough River St. Pk., Hillsborough Co., Florida); Oodinus similis (type locality: San Quintín, Chiapas, Mexico); Oodinus darlingtoni (type locality: Cauto El Cristo, Oriente, Cuba); and Oodinus edentulus (type locality: 31.8 mi E Francisco Escárcega, Campeche, Mexico). Oodes fluvialis LeConte, 1863, previously recognized as a subspecies of O. americanus Dejean, 1826, is given specific status. The following new synonymies are established: Eulachnocrepis Habu, 1956 with Lachnocrepis LeConte, 1853; Stenocrepis texana (LeConte, 1863), S. chalcas Bates, 1882, and S. chalcochrous Chaudoir, 1883 with S. insulana (Jacquelin du Val, 1857); Stenocrepis quatuordecimstriata (Chaudoir, 1843), S. picipes (LeConte, 1844), S. stenocephala (LaFerté-Sénectère, 1851), and S. sulcata Chevrolat, 1863 with S. mexicana (Chevrolat, 1835). Lectotypes are designated for Oodinus alutaceus (Bates, 1882), Oodes amaroides Dejean, 1831, O. fluvialis LeConte, 1863, O. americanus Dejean, 1826, Stenocrepis texana (LeConte, 1863), S. chalcas Bates, 1882, S. lecontei (Chaudoir, 1857), S. quatuordecimstriata (Chaudoir, 1843), S. picipes (LeConte, 1844), S. cuprea (Chaudoir, 1843), S. tibialis (Chevrolat, 1834), S. femoralis (Chaudoir, 1835), S. elegans (LeConte, 1851), and S. gratiosa (Bates, 1882). The genus-group name Nanodes Habu, 1956, a homonym of Nanodes Schönherr, 1825, is replaced by Nanodiodes, new replacement name. For each genus treated, the following are provided: citation of original description and selected references, notes about synonymy (if required), description, geographical distribution and diversity, and monophyly and phylogenetic relationships. For each species included, the following are given: citation of original description and synonymies, type material, etymology (for new species only), notes about synonymy (if required), diagnosis, description, geographical distribution, bionomics, and phylogenetic relationships (if the genus includes more than two species). Keys to genera and, for each genus, to species are included. The species distributions are mapped, and the important structural features are illustrated.

On the taxonomy and natural history of the secretive Ischnocnema lactea Miranda-Ribeiro, 1923) (Anura: Brachycephaloidea: Brachycephalidae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 4444 (2) ◽  
pp. 137 ◽  
Author(s):  
THIAGO SILVA-SOARES ◽  
LEO RAMOS MALAGOLI ◽  
CARLOS ALBERTO GONÇALVES CRUZ ◽  
ULISSES CARAMASCHI
Keyword(s):  
Large Body ◽  
Relative Length ◽  
Original Description ◽  
Type Specimen ◽  
Dominant Frequency ◽  
Type Locality ◽  
Southeastern Brazil ◽  
Advertisement Call ◽  
Serra Do Mar ◽  
Museum Data

The original description of Ischnocnema lactea (Miranda-Ribeiro, 1923) was based on  two specimens and an inaccurate type locality. These circumstances have obscured the identity of this name. Moreover, the I. lactea species  has had a complex taxonomic history and, in general, specimens of species in this group are poorly represented in amphibian collections. The diagnosis of the series is confusing, with many non-exclusive and variable characters barely useful. An accurate diagnosis for the series requires a precise characterization of I. lactea, its type species. Recently discovered populations, museum data, and new information on the collector of the type specimen allowed the elucidation of important issues related to this species. Here we provide the redescription of Ischnocnema lactea based on the lectotype, and intraspecific variation based on newly collected specimens. Ischnocnema lactea  is characterized by its large body size (adult 19.6–26.7 mm SVL; females 27.6–34.3 mm SVL); dorsum and flanks rugose, venter granular; vocal sac single and subgular, externally expanded; finger disks expanded, T-shaped, indented and truncate in fingers II–IV; toes relative length I<II<III<V<IV; black blotch on cloacal region, tarsus, and feet; moderate calcar tubercle present. Its advertisement call consists on a single short pulsed note ranging from 634 to 1060 milliseconds, with dominant frequency ranging from 2239.5 to 2756.2 Hz. Males call perched on vegetation mostly during daytime, starting early in the morning, and reproduction is explosive, associated to cold front rains. Ischnocnema lactea is a secretive and endemic inhabitant of the Serra do Mar in Southeastern Brazil. The type locality is redefined to the Municipality of Caraguatatuba. 

Catalog of the types of Coleoptera (Insecta) deposited at Museo de Historia Natural de la Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (MUSM), Lima, Peru

Zootaxa ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 4299 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
ANGÉLICO ASENJO ◽  
LUIS FIGUEROA
Keyword(s):  
South America ◽  
Type Species ◽  
Complete Information ◽  
Original Description ◽  
Type Specimen ◽  
Type Material ◽  
San Marcos ◽  
Historia Natural

The Coleoptera type species of Museo de Historia Natural de la Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos housed in the Entomology Department, Lima, Peru, were examined and listed. This is an important collection in South America and the largest in Peru. All type material of Coleoptera were studied and photographed. Complete information is given for each type specimen, including the reference of the original description and labels data. A total of 275 types specimens were listed and arranged in families. 

Polycladida Acotylea from Patagonia. Redescription of Crassiplana albatrossi (Pseudostylochidae), lectotype designation and first record of Notocomplana palta (Notoplanidae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 2903 (1) ◽  
pp. 29 ◽  
Author(s):  
FRANCISCO BRUSA ◽  
CRISTINA DAMBORENEA
Keyword(s):  
Seminal Vesicle ◽  
Ejaculatory Duct ◽  
Original Description ◽  
First Record ◽  
Geographic Range ◽  
Type Locality ◽  
Type Material ◽  
Posterior Portion

Crassiplana albatrossi is redescribed on the basis of material collected in Patagonia (Argentina) and type material deposited in the USNM. The specimens have specific characters, showing tentacles; tentacular, brain and marginal eyes; genital pores in the posterior portion; male copulatory system with penis papilla; prostatic vesicle free, with strong muscular walls; internal epithelium of prostatic vesicle glandular and with conspicuous projections; seminal vesicle present; vagina very long and extending anteriorly up to pharynx; Lang’s vesicle absent; genito-intestinal duct present. Known geographic range is increased to include Patagonia (Argentina). Identity of Notocomplana palta is confirmed based on the presence of characters in the original description including: strongly muscular seminal vesicle, long, thin and muscular ejaculatory duct stretching into prostatic vesicle, which has a high and folded epithelium; conical penis papilla. A lectotype is designated from the material studied by Marcus and housed in the SMNH. Known geographic range of Notocomplana palta, known only from the type locality in south Chile, is enlarged to include Patagonia (Argentina), revealing its Magellanic affinities.

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