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January 1, 2025Neotropical IchthyologyOpen Access

A new species of Mesonauta (Cichliformes: Cichlinae) from the Amapá Grande River basin, Northern Brazil

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RORianne Caroline de OliveiraRBRicardo BritzkeCOCláudio de Oliveira

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Overview

Taxonomic analysis identifies a new species in the Amapá Grande River, suggesting implications for local biodiversity.

Key Points

  • New species identified highlights biodiversity in the Amapá Grande River basin, and suggests ecological significance.
  • Delimitation analyses reveal over 6% Barcode distance distinguishing this new species from its congeners.
  • Integrative taxonomy approach utilized for species description and classification in a diverse watershed.
  • Findings emphasize anthropogenic impacts influencing the watershed's ecological integrity and species distribution.

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Oliveira et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69255731c0ce034ddc35aa86https://doi.org/10.1590/1982-0224-2025-0103
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