The cephalic and pectoral girdle structures of the sisorid Glyptothorax fukiensis (tribe Glyptothoracini) are described and compared with those of representatives of the other three sisorid tribes, namely Glyptosternon reticulatum (tribe Glyptosternini), Bagarius yarreli (tribe Bagariini) and Gagata cenia (tribe Sisorini), as well as with those of several other catfishes, as the foundation for ...

The cephalic and pectoral girdle structures of the aspredinid Bunocephalus knerii (Bunocephalinae) are described and compared with those of representatives of the two other aspredinid subfamilies, Aspredo aspredo (Aspredininae) and Xyliphius magdalenae (Hoplomyzontinae), as well as with other catŽ shes. This comparison serves as the foundation for a discussion on the phylogenetic position and a...

The cephalic and pectoral girdle structures of Liobagrus reini are described in detail and compared with those of Amblyceps mangois, as well as of several other catfishes, as the foundation for a discussion on the phylogenetic relationships of the Amblycipitidae. Our observations and comparisons support de Pinna’s (1996) phylogenetic hypothesis, according to which the Amblycipitidae, plus the A...

the systematics, morphology, distribution, biology, economic importance and conservation of the freshwater catfishes of iran are described, the species are illustrated, and a bibliography on these fishes is provided. there are four families with four genera and six species, one of which is an exotic; the family bagridae with one genus and species, mystus pelusius in the persian gulf, hormuz and...

The cephalic and pectoral girdle structures of the erethistid Erethistes pusillus (Erethistinae) are described and compared with those of another species of the subfamily Erethistinae, namely Hara filamentosa, and of the single species of the subfamily Continae, Conta conta, as well as of several other catfishes, as the foundation for a discussion on the synapomorphies and phylogenetic position...

Bangladesh is a country of 1,47,570 km2 of mostly flat topography, but about 12 percent is hilly. The hilly areas are confined to the northeast and the southeastern parts of the country bordering India and Myanmar. Hill streams are highly variable and very important for the study and understanding of the aquatic biodiversity of Bangladesh. Hillstream ecosystems include a variety of habitats inc...