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Old names, a new classification. The end of 𝐶𝑜𝑟𝑦𝑑𝑜𝑟𝑎𝑠 as we know it. Probably the biggest news in the world of Corydoradinae catfishes in 40 years! Luiz Tencatt and fellow researchers have just published a reconstructed phylogeny of the subfamily Corydoradinae. This revision resurrects historical names, with the result that the 𝐶𝑜𝑟𝑦𝑑𝑜𝑟𝑎𝑠 lineages are now to be split into separate genera, not least 𝐵𝑟𝑜𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑠 is back! Some 'new' names to learn for old friends! - 𝐶𝑜𝑟𝑦𝑑𝑜𝑟𝑎𝑠, 𝐴𝑠𝑝𝑖𝑑𝑜𝑟𝑎𝑠, 𝑆𝑐𝑙𝑒𝑟𝑜𝑚𝑦𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑥, 𝐺𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑢𝑠 (resurrected), 𝑂𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑜𝑔𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟 (resurrected), 𝐵𝑟𝑜𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑠 (resurrected), and 𝐻𝑜𝑝𝑙𝑖𝑠𝑜𝑚𝑎 (resurrected). Follow up post due...

Paywall - https://academic.oup.com/zoolinnean/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/zoolinnean/zlae053/7691278

"Our results supported the monophyly of Corydoradinae and identified seven distinct groups of species, each one with an associated pre-available generic name. These genera, namely 𝐶𝑜𝑟𝑦𝑑𝑜𝑟𝑎𝑠, 𝐴𝑠𝑝𝑖𝑑𝑜𝑟𝑎𝑠, 𝑆𝑐𝑙𝑒𝑟𝑜𝑚𝑦𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑥, 𝐺𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑢𝑠 (resurrected), 𝑂𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑜𝑔𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟 (resurrected), 𝐵𝑟𝑜𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑠 (resurrected), and 𝐻𝑜𝑝𝑙𝑖𝑠𝑜𝑚𝑎 (resurrected), were all validated based on evidence derived from molecular and morphological analyses. A taxonomic key for the Corydoradinae genera is provided."

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲
Phylogenomic analyses in the complex Neotropical subfamily Corydoradinae (Siluriformes: Callichthyidae) with a new classification based on morphological and molecular data

𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Angelica C Dias, Luiz F C Tencatt, Fabio F Roxo, Gabriel de Souza da Costa Silva, Sérgio A Santos, Marcelo R Britto, Martin I Taylor, Claudio Oliveira, Phylogenomic analyses in the complex Neotropical subfamily Corydoradinae (Siluriformes: Callichthyidae) with a new classification based on morphological and molecular data, Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society, 2024; zlae053, https://doi.org/10.1093/zoolinnean/zlae053

𝗔𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁
The family Callichthyidae, which comprises the subfamilies Corydoradinae and Callichthyinae, represents one of the largest families within the Siluriformes.

Corydoradinae, the largest subfamily of Callichthyidae, alone accounts for >200 valid species, with new species being described frequently. This subfamily holds significant popularity among catfish enthusiasts worldwide, mainly because 𝐶𝑜𝑟𝑦𝑑𝑜𝑟𝑎𝑠 are small, peaceful, and colourful fishes. Recognizing the existence of polyphyletic groups within Corydoradinae, the aim of this study was to construct a new phylogenetic hypothesis using genomic data (ultraconserved elements) and to re-evaluate the synonymized genera using the most recent morphological data.

Our results supported the monophyly of Corydoradinae and identified seven distinct groups of species, each one with an associated pre-available generic name. These genera, namely 𝐶𝑜𝑟𝑦𝑑𝑜𝑟𝑎𝑠, 𝐴𝑠𝑝𝑖𝑑𝑜𝑟𝑎𝑠, 𝑆𝑐𝑙𝑒𝑟𝑜𝑚𝑦𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑥, 𝐺𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑢𝑠 (resurrected), 𝑂𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑜𝑔𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟 (resurrected), 𝐵𝑟𝑜𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑠 (resurrected), and 𝐻𝑜𝑝𝑙𝑖𝑠𝑜𝑚𝑎 (resurrected), were all validated based on evidence derived from molecular and morphological analyses. A taxonomic key for the Corydoradinae genera is provided.

𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁
Photo not from the research paper discussed in post - 𝐻𝑜𝑝𝑙𝑖𝑠𝑜𝑚𝑎 𝑠𝑝. CW111 / aka Vulcan Cory, mature male. Courtesy of Chester / Instagram.
https://www.instagram.com/cozydoras/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/CorydorasVaultSingapore

© The Author(s) 2024. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of The Linnean Society of London.

June is Zoo & Aquarium Month! 🐟

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We’re having a great time talking fish in Minnesota, still some time left to come say hi!

It's World Oceans Day! 🌊

T-shirt orders, here is the preliminary design, might still be a few small tweaks, but check these out! Order them now before 6/20.

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T-shirt with CatCon logo, hand drawn catfish all around the shirt (artist Kim Provost), and event sponsors’ logos on sleeves. Run true or slightly small. All Sizes must be ordered by June 20th. A limited number of XL and 2XL will be available after June 20th. Sponsored by Cobalt Aquatics

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Keith has the Cobalt booth all set up for the Aquatic Expo this weekend in North Carolina! Come say hi and grab a free sample of food! And Les is here today as well!

Happy "World Reef Awareness Day"!

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New Dealer Spotlight- Ocean Aquarium and Ponds out of Las Cruces, New Mexico 💙

Happy Memorial Day!

World Turtle Day! 🐢

Dealer Spotlight- Pet-Station Jackson Independently owned and operating for 40 years!

How many aquariums do you own? Tell us about your favorite!

Fishy Business was killing us with their shenanigans last week!

If you are at the convention in Tampa, come check out our very own Les giving a talk on fish nutrition!

All set up for ALA and AKA show this weekend in Tampa! Come see some amazing fish and lectures and get a free sample of color flakes from our booth!

Happy Mother's Day! 🌼🌸

Warmest welcome to our newest Dealer- C-Macs Aquarium! A family run business in Charlotte, NC. Stop in, you won't be disappointed!

Check this out!

The deep ocean photographer that captured a 'living fossil' Scientists are racing to trace deep ocean species before they are lost, with the help of photographers who have a taste for danger.

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Not all algae is bad! Between our shrimp sticks, and this wall, these shrimp are happy! Let’s see your shrimp!

Cobalt’s 15” diameter Telescoping Pond Net features a twist lock handle that extends from 143⁄4” to 301⁄2” long and can be secured to any length in-between with a simple twist. Featuring 6-strand fine-knitted net is soft to the touch for less abrasion on fish. A non-slip handle and metal connector mean a sure grip and sturdy handle that can manage even large pond fish or debris up to 7lbs!

Let's see those shined up Aquariums!