5 новых видов цихлид рода Metriaclima (Cichlidae) из о. Малави

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Metriaclima glaucos
Metriaclima mossambicus
Metriaclima nkhunguensis
Metriaclima sciasma
Metriaclima xanthos
Ciccotto, Konings & Stauffer, 2011

Abstract

Five new species of rock-dwelling cichlids from Lake Malaŵi are described. All five species phenotypically resemble Metriaclima aurora based on the absence of a black band in the dorsal fin and occupying the rock-sand interface of the lake. Differences in overall shape, meristics, and coloration distinguish these new species from each other and from previously described species within this group. The new species Metriaclima glaucos, M. mossambicus, M. nkhunguensis, and M. xanthos originate from the Mozambique coast of the lake, while M. sciasma is restricted to Tanzanian waters.

Descriptions of five new species in the genus Metriaclima (Teleostei: Cichlidae) from Lake Malaŵi, Africa
P. J. Ciccotto, A. Konings & J. R. Stauffer
Zootaxa 2738: 1–25 (2011)

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Как обычно, фотографии новых видов можно посмотреть здесь.

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Metriaclima glaucos была известна любителям под названием Metriaclima sp. "aurora blue"

Metriaclima xanthos - это Metriaclima sp. "aurora lumbaulo"

Metriaclima sciasma - это Pseudotropheus sp. "kingsizei north" и Metriaclima sp. "aurora north"

Metriaclima nkhunguensis - Metriaclima sp. "blue reef"

Metriaclima mossambicus - Metriaclima sp. "aurora chinuni", Metriaclima sp. "aurora black tail" и Metriaclima sp. "aurora yellow"