Problems with the state of our knowledge of the phylogenetic history and species-level
diversity of the South and Central America freshwater ichthyofauna are discussed …

Uma lista de peixes recentes e fósseis da Ordem Characiformes é apresentada e acredita-
se que a lista esteja completa até 2022. Ao todo, 47 colaboradores verificaram e forneceram …

We provide a general compilation of the diversity and geographical distribution of
Amazonian fishes, updated to the end of 2018. Our database includes documented …

Classification of the tremendous diversity of ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii) began with the
designation of taxonomic groups on the basis of morphological similarity. Starting in the late …

The family-group names of animals (superfamily, family, subfamily, supertribe, tribe and
subtribe) are regulated by the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature. Family names …

Abstract Background With nearly 1,100 species, the fish family Characidae represents more
than half of the species of Characiformes, and is a key component of Neotropical freshwater …

The family Characidae is the most diverse among Neotropical fishes. Systematics of this
family are mainly based on pre-cladistic papers, and only recently a phylogenetic hypothesis …

The history of ostariophysan classification is summarized and it is noted that traditional
concepts of relationships have never been supported by characters found to be unique to …

The family Characidae, including more than 1000 species, lacks a phylogenetic diagnosis,
with many of its genera currently considered as incertae sedis. The aims of the present study …

Aim To investigate biogeographical patterns of the obligate freshwater fish order
Characiformes. Location South America. Methods Parsimony analysis of endemicity …