scholarly journals Distributional range extension of a rare scorpionfish, Hipposcorpaena filamentosa (Actinopterygii, Scorpaeniformes, Scorpaenidae)

2021 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-28
Author(s):  
Kunto Wibowo ◽  
Hiroyuki Motomura
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Papua New Guinea ◽  
Standard Length ◽  
New Guinea ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Range Extension ◽  
West Pacific ◽  
Distributional Range

The distributional range of Hipposcorpaena filamentosa Fowler, 1938, previously recorded only from the Philippines, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea is extended to include South Africa and Australia, on the basis of two specimens (17.2–29.5 mm standard length) which are described in detail. In addition, the first underwater photograph of H. filamentosa, taken at Kashiwa-jima Island, Kochi, Japan, is included. The species is apparently widely distributed in the Indo-West Pacific.

New species of pinnotherid crabs from Southeast Asia and Papua New Guinea (Crustacea: Decapoda: Brachyura)

Zootaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4816 (3) ◽  
pp. 333-349 ◽  
Author(s):  
SHANE T. AHYONG ◽  
PETER K.L. NG
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Southeast Asia ◽  
Papua New Guinea ◽  
New Guinea ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Eastern India ◽  
West Pacific ◽  
First Time ◽  
Pacific Species

Three new Indo-West Pacific species of pinnotherid crabs are described, one each of Arcotheres, Buergeres and Nepinnotheres. Arcotheres pollus, described from Paway Island, Mergui Archipelago, is most similar to A. boninensis (Stimpson, 1858), A. pernicola (Bürger, 1895) and A. purpureus (Alcock, 1900), sharing a transversely ovate carapace and long, slender, almost styliform dactyli of P4 and 5 that are about twice the length of those of P2 and 3. Buergeres choprai, described from Papua New Guinea, is most similar to B. deccanesis (Chopra, 1931) from eastern India but differentiated by segment proportions and setation of the walking legs. Buergeres tenuipes (Bürger, 1895) is synonymised with B. ortmanni (Bürger, 1895), which is also reported for the first time from Indonesia. A male of an undetermined species of Buergeres from the Philippines, possibly B. ortmanni, is figured and described, documenting the gonopod morphology in Buergeres for the first time. A key to the species of Buergeres based on females is provided. Nepinnotheres fulvia sp. nov. is also described from Papua New Guinea, and resembles N. cardii (Bürger, 1895) from the Philippines and Malaysia but can be distinguished by features of the chelipeds and maxilliped 3. 

scholarly journals Two new species of the family Leptochitonidae (Mollusca: Polyplacophora) from the tropical and subtropical shallow waters of the West Pacific

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (1/2) ◽  
pp. 19-36
Author(s):  
Boris I. Sirenko ◽  
Hiroshi Saito
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Papua New Guinea ◽  
New Guinea ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Shallow Waters ◽  
Ryukyu Islands ◽  
The West ◽  
West Pacific ◽  
The Family ◽  
Two New Species

Two new species of the family Leptochitonidae, Leptochiton pumilus sp. nov. and Terenochiton nomurai sp. nov. are described from the tropical and subtropical shallow waters of the West Pacific. L. pumilus from the Philippines and Papua New Guinea has a net-like sculpture on the shell which is rather rare feature in the genus. In this genus, so far only three species have hitherto been known in the tropical shallow waters, in contrast to more than 130 other extant species which are living in the deep cold waters and high latitudes. T. nomurai from Ryukyu Islands is the second representative of the genus Terenochiton Iredale, 1914 which was recently reinstated for Leptochiton norfolcensis (Hedley et Hull, 1912), and is characterized by having rudiments of the insertion plates in all valves. T. nomurai closely resembles the type species, but differs in the arrangement of the aesthete pores on the granules of the tegmentum, and less developed rudiments of the insertion plates. Key words: chitons, Leptochiton, Terenochiton, new species, the Philippines, Japan, Papua New Guinea. Описаны два новых вида семейства Leptochitonidae, Leptochiton pumilus sp. nov. и Terenochiton nomurai sp. nov. из тропических и субтропических мелководий западной Пацифики. L. pumilus c Филиппин и Папуа – Новой Гвинеи имеет сетчатовидную скульптуру на раковине, что является довольно редким признаком в этом роде. В этом роде только три вида известны до настоящего времени в тропических мелководьях, в противоположность более чем 130 другим современным видам, которые живут в глубоких холодных водах и в высоких широтах. T. nomurai из островов Рюкю является вторым представителем рода Terenochiton Iredale, 1914, который был недавно восстановлен для Leptochiton norfolcensis (Hedley et Hull, 1912) и характеризуется наличием рудиментов инсерционных пластинок на всех щитках. T. nomurai сходен с типовым видом рода, но отличается расположением пор эстетов на зернах тегментума и менее развитыми рудиментами инсерционных пластинок. Ключевые слова: хитоны, Leptochiton, Terenochiton, новые виды, Филиппины, Япония, Папуа Новая Гвинея.

Fifteen new genera of Hydrophilidae (Coleoptera), with remarks on the generic classification of the family

1999 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 121-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Hansen
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Papua New Guinea ◽  
New Guinea ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Peninsular Malaysia ◽  
New Genera ◽  
British Guiana ◽  
Irian Jaya ◽  
The Family ◽  
New Britain

AbstractThe present state of knowledge about hydrophilid genera is outlined, and comments are given on the taxonomic history of the group, generic concepts in the family, and criteria for establishing new genera. Fifteen new genera are described for 31 new and one known species: Grodum gen. n. erected for G. striatum sp. n. (type of genus) and G. endroedyi, both from South Africa; Phelea gen. n. erected for P breviceps sp. n. from Tasmania; Enigmata gen. n. erected for E. brunnea sp. n. from Madagascar; Quadriops gen. n. erected for Q. depressus sp. n. (type of genus) from Ecuador and Peru, Q. dentatus sp. n. from Venezuela, Q. politus sp. n. from Peru, Q. similaris sp. n. from Venezuela and British Guiana, and Q. reticulatus sp. n. from Costa Rica and Panama; Megagraphydrus gen. n. erected for M. politus sp. n. from Taiwan, M. jaechi sp. n. from Peninsular Malaysia, M. siamensis sp. n. (type of genus) from Thailand, M. regularis from Thailand, and M. attenuatus from Vietnam; Enochrella gen. n. erected for E. aberrans sp. n. from the Philippines; Pseudorygmodus gen. n. erected for Cylorygmus flintispangleri Moroni from Chile; Afrotormus gen. n. erected for A. metallescens sp. n. (type of genus) and A. minutus, both from South Africa; Toma gen. n. erected for T. pusilla sp. n. from West Africa to Zambia; Lulu gen. n. erected for L. sagitta sp. n. from Brazil; Platycyon gen. n. erected for P. striatus sp. n. from Papua New Guinea, P. wauensis sp. n. (type of genus) from Papua New Guinea, P. confusus from Irian Jaya, P. subopacus sp. n. from New Britain, P. superficialis sp. n. from New Britain and New Ireland, and P. reticulatus sp. n. from New Guinea; Kahanga gen. n. erected for K. inconspicua sp. n. from Peninsular Malaysia; Colerus gen. n. erected for C. fascicularis sp. n. from Madagascar; Bolbonotum gen. n. erected for B. raigrum sp. n. from Philippines, B. myophallus sp. n. (type of genus) from Malaysia (Sarawak) and Indonesia, and B. oosternoides from Thailand; Delimetrium gen. n. erected for D. sericeum sp. n. from South Africa. Six genera are placed in the subfamily Hydrophilinae: Grodum, Phelea and Enigmata in the tribe Anacaenini; Quadriops, Megagraphydrus and Enochrella in the tribe Hydrophilini (subtribe Acidocerina). The remaining genera are placed in the subfamily Sphaeridiinae: Pseudorygmodus in the tribe Rygmodini; Afrotormus in the tribe Tormissini; Toma in the tribe Coelostomatini; Lala in the tribe Omicrini; Platycyon, Kahanga, Colerus, Bolbonotum and Delimetrium in the tribe Megasternini.

A new deep-water species of Alpheopsis Coutière, 1897 from the Indo-West Pacific (Decapoda: Alpheidae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 4226 (4) ◽  
pp. 571
Author(s):  
ARTHUR ANKER
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Papua New Guinea ◽  
Deep Water ◽  
Field Data ◽  
New Guinea ◽  
Species Group ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
West Pacific ◽  
Deep Water Species ◽  
Water Species

Alpheopsis keijii sp. nov. is described on the basis of material collected between 90 and 487 m in Japan, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea and Réunion Island. The new species belongs to the A. trispinosa species group and is morphologically closest to A. trispinosa (Stimpson, 1860), A. garricki Yaldwyn, 1971, A. shearmii (Alcock & Anderson, 1899), and especially A. africana Holthuis, 1952. Field data indicates that A. keijii sp. nov. may be associated with deep-water sponge grounds. A provisional key to the currently known species of the A. trispinosa group is provided. 

Cochliobolus cynodontis. [Descriptions of Fungi and Bacteria].

1990 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Sivanesan
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Puerto Rico ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Papua New Guinea ◽  
Geographical Distribution ◽  
Cynodon Dactylon ◽  
New Guinea ◽  
Leaf Blight ◽  
Bermuda Grass

Abstract A description is provided for Cochliobolus cynodontis. Information is included on the disease caused by the organism, its transmission, geographical distribution, and hosts. HOSTS: Cynodon dactylon (very common on this host), other Cynodon spp., Agropyron, Ammi, Arecastrum, Axonopus, Calathea, Chamaedorea, Chrysalidocarpus, Dactyloctenium, Eleusine, Hordeum, Ipomoea, Lycopersicon, Muhlenbergia, Oryza, Panicum, Pennisetum, Poa, Rhapis, Secale and Zea. DISEASE: Leafspot of Bermuda grass end other crops, leaf blight end brown patches of turf, lawns end golflinks. GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION: Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, Brunei, Egypt, Ghana, Guinea, India, Israel, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Puerto Rico, Spain, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Trinidad, Turkey, USA, USSR, Venezuela, Yugoslavia and Zambia. TRANSMISSION: By wind-borne conidia and seed-borne.

Bats can reach 3626 m a.s.l. in Papua New Guinea: altitudinal range extensions for six rainforest bat species

Mammalia ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pita K. Amick ◽  
Katerina Sam ◽  
Gendio Drumo ◽  
Pagi S. Toko ◽  
Vojtech Novotny
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Papua New Guinea ◽  
Anthropogenic Disturbance ◽  
New Guinea ◽  
Baseline Data ◽  
Range Extension ◽  
Altitudinal Distribution ◽  
Altitudinal Range ◽  
Mammal Diversity

Abstract Bats represent an important, but poorly known component of mammal diversity in Papua New Guinea (PNG). Our surveys in two altitudinal rainforest gradients recorded 43 bat species of which six (Dobsonia minor, D. praedatrix, Hipposideros calcaratus, H. maggietaylorae, Miniopterus australis, Miniopterus sp.) fell outside of their known altitudinal ranges. This enlargement could reflect the lack of past sampling, or a genuine range extension, potentially in response to climate change. Our study highlights the importance of baseline data on the altitudinal distribution of vertebrates, including bats, in PNG for the monitoring of their response to climate change and anthropogenic disturbance.

Corynelia uberata. [Descriptions of Fungi and Bacteria].

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. W. Minter
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Papua New Guinea ◽  
Geographical Distribution ◽  
New South ◽  
New South Wales ◽  
New Guinea ◽  
South Wales

Abstract C. uberata is described and illustrated. Information on hosts (Afrocarpus falcatus, A. gracilior, A. usambarensis, Falcatifolium falciforme, Nageia nagi, Podocarpus archboldii, P. costatus, P. elatus, P. elongatus, P. gracilis, P. henckelii, P. latifolius, P. longefoliatus [P. longifoliolatus], P. longifolius, P. madagascariensis, P. milanjianus, P. nekelii, P. neriifolius, P. rumphii, P. sylvestris, P. spinulosus and Podocarpus sp.), geographical distribution (Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, New South Wales, and Guangxi, China) and dispersal is provided.

Tetranychus kanzawai. [Distribution map].

1998 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
North America ◽  
Papua New Guinea ◽  
Geographical Distribution ◽  
New Guinea ◽  
Peninsular Malaysia ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
Tetranychus Kanzawai ◽  
New Distribution

Abstract A new distribution map is provided for Tetranychus kanzawai Kishida Acarina: Tetranychidae Polyphagous. Information is given on the geographical distribution in ASIA, China, Anhui, Fujian, Hong Kong, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Jilin, Liaoning, Shaanxi, Shandong, Zhejiang, India, Delhi, Indonesia, Japan, Hokkaido, Honshu, Kyushu, Shikoku, Korea Republic, Malaysia, Peninsular Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, AFRICA, Congo, South Africa, NORTH AMERICA, Mexico, OCEANIA, Australia, Queensland, Papua New Guinea.

Redescription of the Indo-West Pacific cardinalfishes (Perciformes: Apogonidae) Rhabdamia spilota Allen & Kuiter 1994 and R. gracilis (Bleeker 1856)

Zootaxa ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 4377 (2) ◽  
pp. 178 ◽  
Author(s):  
TOMOHIRO YOSHIDA ◽  
HIROYUKI MOTOMURA
Keyword(s):  
Red Sea ◽  
Standard Length ◽  
New Caledonia ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
The Body ◽  
Andaman Sea ◽  
Sexual Dichromatism ◽  
Gill Rakers ◽  
Black Stripe ◽  
West Pacific

Rhabdamia spilota Allen & Kuiter 1994 (Apogonidae), a poorly known cardinalfish previously known only from the Philippines, Indonesia and the Red Sea, is redescribed on the basis of 70 specimens (20.9–61.2 mm standard length) (including types), from the Indo-West Pacific (Red Sea, Andaman Sea, Japan, South China Sea, the Philippines, Indonesia, New Caledonia, and Australia). Because most reports of the similar species R. gracilis (Bleeker 1856), following its original description, were based on misidentifications, R. gracilis is also redescribed (based on 98 Indo-West Pacific specimens from Seychelles, Maldives, Andaman Sea, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, New Caledonia, and Australia, 27.9–59.3 mm standard length); a lectotype is designated for it. Rhabdamia spilota differs from R. gracilis in having 27–33 (mode 30–31) developed gill rakers [vs. 22–27 (mode 24) in the latter], 27–33 (30) gill rakers including rudiments [vs. 23–27 (24–25)], a black stripe from the jaw tips to the anterior margin of the orbit (vs. black pigments only at snout and tip of lower jaw), 3–6 reddish brown to blackish blotches on the opercle and anterior of body (vs. blotches absent), and indistinct black pigment restricted to caudal fin outer margins (vs. pigment scattered over entire fin). Rhabdamia gracilis exhibits sexual dichromatism, female specimens larger than 41.3 mm SL having one or two black stripes on the lateral surface of the body; the stripes are absent in males and smaller females. No evidence of sexual dichromatism was found in R. spilota. 

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