Journal of NaturelHistory
20. March 2004, 38, 775–803

A systematic revision of the African catfish genus Parauchenoglanis (Siluriformes: Claroteidae)

Author

T. GEERINCKX†, D. ADRIAENS*†, G. G. TEUGELS‡ and W. VERRAES†
†Ghent University, Vertebrate Morphology, K. L. Ledeganckstraat 35, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium
‡Africa Museum, Ichthyology, B-3080 Tervuren and KULeuven, Laboratory of Comparative Anatomy and Biodiversity, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
(Accepted 6 September 2002)



Fig. 8. (a) Parauchenoglanis balayi, holotype of P. guirali, MNHN 1885-427, 141 mm SL;
(b) P. guttatus, syntype of P. fasciatus, MNHN 1960-392, 113 mm SL; (c) P. punctatus, syntype of P. iturii, NMW 47475, 188mm SL; (d) P. altipinnis, holotype, NHM 1911.5.30:30, 170mm SL; (e) P. ngamensis, holotype, NHM 1910.5.31:35, 186 mm SL; (f ) P. longiceps, MRAC 73-29-P-1455, 189 mm SL; (g) P. buettikoferi, holotype, NNM 8860, 84mm SL; (h) P. pantherinus, MRAC 95-81-P-50, 240 mm SL; (i) P. ahli, syntype, NMW 13898, 59 mm SL.

Abstract

The African catfish genus Parauchenoglanis has been reviewed. Sixty-seven mor- phometric features, as well as several meristic and descriptive characters have been studied on 252 specimens, including all type specimens. Of the 18 species previously recognized, only nine are recognized as valid in this analysis. These are: P. balayi, P. guttatus, P. punctatus, P. altipinnis, P. ngamensis, P. longiceps, P. buettikoferi, P. pantherinus and P. ahli. All valid species are redescribed, the area of distribution is determined and an identification key for the species is provided.

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