A new species of torrent catfish, Liobagrus hyeongsanensis (Teleostei: Siluriformes: Amblycipitidae), from Korea

  • Su Hwan Kim
  • , Hyeong Su Kim
  • , Jong Young Park*
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

A new species of torrent catfish, Liobargus hyeongsanensis, is described from rivers and tributaries of the southeastern coast of Korea. The new species can be differentiated from its congeners by the following characteristics: a small size with a maximum standard length (SL) of 90 mm; body and fins entirely brownish-yellow without distinct markings; a relatively short pectoral spine (3.7-6.5 % SL); a reduced body-width at pectoral-fin base (15.5-17.9 % SL); 50-54 caudal-fin rays; 6-8 gill rakers; 2-3 (mostly 3) serrations on pectoral fin; 60-110 eggs per gravid female.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)267-275
Number of pages9
JournalZootaxa
Volume4007
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 2015.08.27

Keywords

  • Amblycipitidae
  • Endemic
  • Liobagrus hyeongsanensis
  • New species
  • South Korea

Quacquarelli Symonds(QS) Subject Topics

  • Agriculture & Forestry

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