A preliminary review of the eastern Pacific species of Elacatinus (Perciformes : Gobiidae)

Authors
Hoese, DF Reader, S
Citation
Df. Hoese et S. Reader, A preliminary review of the eastern Pacific species of Elacatinus (Perciformes : Gobiidae), REV BIOL TR, 49, 2001, pp. 157-167
Citations number
23
Categorie Soggetti
Biology
Journal title
REVISTA DE BIOLOGIA TROPICAL
ISSN journal
00347744 → ACNP
Volume
49
Year of publication
2001
Supplement
1
Pages
157 - 167
Database
ISI
SICI code
0034-7744(200107)49:<157:APROTE>2.0.ZU;2-I
Abstract
Elacatinus limbaughi is described as new from the Gulf of California. Elaca tinus digueti is redescribed and Elacatinus inornatus Bussing is synonymyze d with E. digueti. Data are presented on geographical variation in Elacatin us puncticulatus and E. digueti. Species of the genus Elacatinus are normal ly associated with coral reefs and several of the species clean parasites f rom other fishes. Elacatinus is regarded as distinct from Gobiosoma, based on vertebral and other characteristics.