Hyphessobrycon itaparicensis (Characiformes: Characidae): a new tetragonopterine fish from a coastal island of Northeastern Brazil

Lima S.M.Q., Costa W.J.E.M.

Published date: June 2001
Volume: 25
Number: 3
Pagination: 233-237
Publisher: Société Française d’Ichtyologie
doi: https://doi.org/10.26028/cybium/2001-253-004
Abstract

Hyphessobrycon itaparicensis sp. n. is described from a small stream in ilha de Itaparica, Bahia, northeastern Brazil. It differs from all congeners by a combination of morphological features and a unique colour pattern. It seems to be closely related to some species of eastern Brazil coastal plains possessing a double humeral spot.

Keywords: Characidae - Hyphessobrycon itaparicensis - New species - Northeastern Brazil
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