Increased geographical distribution of Potamorrhaphis guianensis (Jardine, 1843) (Beloniformes: Belonidae) in the Brazilian Amazon Region

Rafael Anaisce das Chagas and Mara Rúbia Ferreira Barros

Abstract
This study reports the first occurrence of Potamorrhaphis guianensis (Jardine, 1843) (Beloniformes: Belonidae) in the Praquiquara Igarapé, located in the Northeast Atlantic Basin of Brazil. As the distribution of this species was delimited in the Amazon, Orinoco and Paraná Basins, it is concluded that in recent years there has been an increase in the geographic distribution of P. guianensis in the Amazon Region.

Keywords
Teleostei; Needlefishes; Biogeography; New record.

DOI
10.21472/bjbs.051101

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