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Heterandriini
The Heterandriini is a tribe of killifishes from the "livebearer" family Poeciliidae, consisting of seven genera and around 50 species. The tribe was originally delineated by Carl Leavitt Hubbs in 1924. Genera The genera classified in this tribe are: * '' Heterandria'' Agassiz, 1853 * '' Neoheterandria'' Henn, 1916 * ''Poeciliopsis'' Regan, 1913 * '' Priapichthys'' Regan 1913 * ''Pseudopoecilia'' Regan 1913 * '' Pseudoxiphophorus'' Bleeker Bleeker is a Dutch occupational surname. Bleeker is an old spelling of ''(linnen)bleker'' ("linen bleacher"). References {{Taxonbar, From=Q21214120[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pseudoxiphophorus
''Pseudoxiphophorus'' is a genus of fish from the family Poeciliidae. The species in the genus were formerly considered to be in the genus '' Heterandria'' but workers found that most of the species were not closely related to the type species of that genus, ''Heterandria formosa'', and seven species were transferred to the genus ''Pseudoxiphophorus''. They are found in Central America. Species The following seven species are classified as belonging to the genus: *''Pseudoxiphophorus anzuetoi'' (Rosen & Bailey 1979) *''Pseudoxiphophorus bimaculatus'' (Heckel 1848)-(Twospot livebearer) *''Pseudoxiphophorus cataractae'' (Rosen 1979) *''Pseudoxiphophorus diremptus'' (Rosen 1979) *''Pseudoxiphophorus jonesii'' ( Günther 1874) - (Barred killifish) *''Pseudoxiphophorus litoperas'' (Rosen & Bailey 1979) *''Pseudoxiphophorus obliquus ''Pseudoxiphophorus'' is a genus of fish from the family Poeciliidae. The species in the genus were formerly considered to be in the genus ''Heterandri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poeciliidae
The Poeciliidae are a family of freshwater fishes of the order Cyprinodontiformes, the tooth-carps, and include well-known live-bearing aquarium fish, such as the guppy, molly, platy, and swordtail. The original distribution of the family was the Southeastern United States to north of Río de la Plata, Argentina, and Africa, including Madagascar. Due to release of aquarium specimens and the widespread use of species of the genera ''Poecilia'' and '' Gambusia'' for mosquito control, though, poeciliids can today be found in all tropical and subtropical areas of the world. In addition, ''Poecilia'' and ''Gambusia'' specimens have been identified in hot springs pools as far north as Banff, Alberta. Live-bearing Although the whole family Poeciliidae is known as "live bearers" ( viviparous), some species are egg-scattering with external fertilization. All African species are egg-layers, and (with the exception of the members of the genus '' Tomeurus''), all American species ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heterandria
''Heterandria'' is a genus of livebearing fishes within the family Poeciliidae. Most species occur in Guatemala and its surroundings, particularly Mexico, but the midget livebearer ('' H. formosa'') comes from the southeastern United States. Though many Poecilidae are familiar aquarium fishes, e.g. guppies, mollies, platys and swordtails, species within ''Heterandria'' are not commonly kept as fish. Somewhat more frequently found in aquaria is ''H. formosa'', perhaps because it is one of the smallest known fish species in the world; its diminutive males are probably the smallest fish easy to keep as a pet. Species in this genus resemble egg-laying Cyprinodontoidei such as Fundulidae (topminnows) at first glance, and are thus sometimes called "killifish" though this is technically erroneous.FishBase (2009)''Heterandria'' species Retrieved April 8, 2009. Species FishBase currently recognize 3 species in this genus, but based on genetics, external characters, morphometrics ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heterandria Formosa
''Heterandria formosa'' (known as the least killifish, dwarf topminnow, mosqu or midget livebearer) is a species of livebearing fish within the family Poeciliidae. This is the same family that includes familiar aquarium fishes such as guppies and mollies. ''Heterandria formosa'' is not as commonly kept in aquaria as these species. Despite the common name "least killifish", it belongs to the family Poeciliidae and not to one of the killifish families. ''H. formosa'' is one of the smallest fish species; the 1991 ''Baensch Aquarium Atlas'' listed it as the 7th smallest fish in the world, and it remains the smallest fish species found in North America. Range and habitat ''Heterandria formosa'' is the only member of its genus found in the United States. Its geographical range spans the southeastern United States, from South Carolina south to Georgia and Florida, and westward across the Florida Gulf Coast to Louisiana. In recent years, this species has been collected in ea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poeciliopsis
''Poeciliopsis'' is a genus of poeciliid fishes that primarily are native to Mexico and Central America. The only exceptions are ''P. turrubarensis'' where the range extends into Colombia, and ''P. occidentalis'' where the range extends into Arizona and New Mexico. Species There are currently 24 recognized species in this genus: * '' Poeciliopsis baenschi'' ( M. K. Meyer, Radda, Riehl & Feichtinger, 1986) (Golden livebearer) * '' Poeciliopsis balsas'' ( C. L. Hubbs, 1926) (Balsas livebearer) * '' Poeciliopsis catemaco'' ( R. R. Miller, 1975) (Catemaco livebearer) * '' Poeciliopsis elongata'' ( Günther, 1866) (Elongate toothcarp) * '' Poeciliopsis fasciata'' ( Meek, 1904) (San Jeronimo livebearer) * '' Poeciliopsis gracilis'' ( Heckel, 1848) (Porthole livebearer) * '' Poeciliopsis hnilickai'' ( M. K. Meyer & Vogel, 1981) (Upper Grijalva livebearer) * '' Poeciliopsis infans'' ( Woolman, 1894) (Lerma livebearer) * '' Poeciliopsis latidens'' ( Garman, 1895) (Lowland livebearer) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pieter Bleeker
Pieter Bleeker (10 July 1819 – 24 January 1878) was a Dutch medical doctor, ichthyologist, and herpetologist. He was famous for the ''Atlas Ichthyologique des Indes Orientales Néêrlandaises'', his monumental work on the fishes of East Asia published between 1862 and 1877. Life and work Bleeker was born on 10 July 1819 in Zaandam. He was employed as a medical officer in the Royal Netherlands East Indies Army from 1842 to 1860, (in French). stationed in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia). During that time, he did most of his ichthyology work, besides his duties in the army. He acquired many of his specimens from local fishermen, but he also built up an extended network of contacts who would send him specimens from various government outposts throughout the islands. During his time in Indonesia, he collected well over 12,000 specimens, many of which currently reside at the Naturalis Biodiversity Center in Leiden. Bleeker corresponded with Auguste Duméril of Paris. His w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pseudopoecilia
''Pseudopoecilia'' is a genus of small poeciliid fishes native to rivers, streams, springs, ponds and pools in the Chocó-Tumbes region in southwestern Colombia, western Ecuador and northwestern Peru. Species There are currently three recognized species in this genus: * '' Pseudopoecilia austrocolumbiana'' Radda, 1987 * '' Pseudopoecilia festae'' ( Boulenger, 1898) * '' Pseudopoecilia fria'' ( C. H. Eigenmann & Henn Henn is a both a surname and an Estonian masculine given name. Notable people with the surname include: ;As a given name: * Henn-Ants Kurg (1898–1943), Estonian military colonel and diplomat * Henn Pärn (born 1941), Estonian politician * ..., 1914) References Poeciliidae Fish of South America Freshwater fish genera Taxa named by Charles Tate Regan Ray-finned fish genera {{Cyprinodontiformes-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Priapichthys
''Priapichthys'' is a genus of poeciliid fishes native to Costa Rica, Panama and Colombia. Species There are currently seven recognized species in this genus: * ''Priapichthys annectens'' (Regan, 1907) * ''Priapichthys caliensis'' ( C. H. Eigenmann & Henn, 1916) * ''Priapichthys chocoensis'' (Henn, 1916) * ''Priapichthys darienensis'' (Meek & Hildebrand, 1913) * ''Priapichthys nigroventralis'' ( C. H. Eigenmann & Henn, 1912) * ''Priapichthys panamensis'' Meek & Hildebrand, 1916 * ''Priapichthys puetzi ''Priapichthys'' is a genus of poeciliid fishes native to Costa Rica, Panama and Colombia. Species There are currently seven recognized species in this genus: * '' Priapichthys annectens'' (Regan, 1907) * '' Priapichthys caliensis'' ( C. H. Eig ...'' M. K. Meyer & Etzel, 1996 References Poeciliidae Freshwater fish genera Freshwater fish of Central America Freshwater fish of South America Ray-finned fish genera Taxa named by Charles Tate Regan {{Cyprinodonti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Tate Regan
Charles Tate Regan FRS (1 February 1878 – 12 January 1943) was a British ichthyologist, working mainly around the beginning of the 20th century. He did extensive work on fish classification schemes. Born in Sherborne, Dorset, he was educated at Derby School and Queens' College, Cambridge and in 1901 joined the staff of the Natural History Museum, where he became Keeper of Zoology, and later director of the entire museum, in which role he served from 1927 to 1938. Regan was elected Fellow of the Royal Society in 1917. Regan mentored a number of scientists, among them Ethelwynn Trewavas, who continued his work at the British Natural History Museum. Species Among the species he described is the Siamese fighting fish (''Betta splendens''). In turn, a number of fish species have been named ''regani'' in his honour: *A Thorny Catfish ''Anadoras regani'' (Steindachner, 1908) *The Dwarf Cichlid '' Apistogramma regani'' *'' Apogon regani'' *A Catfish ''Astroblepus regani'' * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neoheterandria
''Neoheterandria'' is a genus of poeciliids native to Panama and Colombia. Species There are currently three recognized species in this genus: * ''Neoheterandria cana'' (Meek & Hildebrand, 1913) * ''Neoheterandria elegans'' Henn, 1916 * ''Neoheterandria tridentiger ''Neoheterandria'' is a genus of poeciliids native to Panama and Colombia. Species There are currently three recognized species in this genus: * ''Neoheterandria cana'' (Meek & Hildebrand, 1913) * ''Neoheterandria elegans'' Henn, 1916 * '' Neo ...'' ( Garman, 1895) References Poeciliidae Freshwater fish genera Ray-finned fish genera Freshwater fish of Central America Freshwater fish of South America {{Cyprinodontiformes-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arthur Wilbur Henn
Arthur Wilbur Henn, (March 8, 1890, in Evansville, Indiana – May 8, 1959, in Winter Park, Florida), was an American ichthyologist and herpetologist. Henn succeeded Carl H. Eigenmann to the position of Curator of Fishes at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. He was the longest-serving Treasurer in the history of the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists from 1931 to 1949. He dedicated much of his life to conversation and public education. Selected taxa author by Henn * '' Hemigrammus barrigonae'' Eigenmann & Henn, 1914 * '' Hyphessobrycon ecuadoriensis'' Eigenmann & Henn, 1914 * '' Hyphessobrycon metae'' Eigenmann & Henn, 1914 * '' Neoheterandria'' Henn, 1916 * ''Neoheterandria elegans'' Henn, 1916 * '' Phalloptychus eigenmanni'' Henn, 1916 * '' Phallotorynus'' Henn, 1916 * ''Phallotorynus fasciolatus'' Henn, 1916 * ''Priapichthys chocoensis'' (Henn, 1916) * ''Priapichthys nigroventralis ''Priapichthys'' is a genus of poeciliid fishes native to Costa R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carl Leavitt Hubbs
Carl Leavitt Hubbs (October 19, 1894 – June 30, 1979) was an American ichthyologist. Biography Youth He was born in Williams, Arizona. He was the son of Charles Leavitt and Elizabeth (née Goss) Hubbs. His father had a wide variety of jobs (farmer, iron mine owner, newspaper owner). The family moved several times before settling in San Diego where he got his first taste of natural history. After his parents divorced in 1907, he lived with his mother, who opened a private school in Redondo Beach, California. His maternal grandmother Jane Goble Goss, one of the first female doctors, showed Hubbs how to harvest shellfish and other sea creatures. One of his teachers, impressed by Hubbs's abilities in science, recommended that he study chemistry at the University of Berkeley. The family moved once more to Los Angeles. In Los Angeles, George Bliss Culver, one of the many volunteers of David Starr Jordan, encouraged Hubbs to abandon his study of birds and instead to study fish, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
