Abstract

Toxotes kimberleyensis n.sp. is described from 22 specimens, 52.5-126.3 mm SL, collected from freshwater streams in the Kimberley region of northwestern Australia. It was previously identified as Toxotes oligolepis Bleeker, a poorly known species from Indonesia. However, re-examination of Bleeker's type specimen indicates significant differences between the two species relating to the length of the dorsal spines, and lateral-line scale count. A key to the seven species of Toxotes is provided.

 
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Allen, 2004, Rec. Aust. Mus. 56(2): 225–230
Author
Gerald R. Allen
Year
2004
Title
Toxotes kimberleyensis, a new species of archerfish (Pisces: Toxotidae) from fresh waters of Western Australia
Serial Title
Records of the Australian Museum
Volume
56
Issue
2
Start Page
225
End Page
230
DOI
10.3853/j.0067-1975.56.2004.1423
Language
en
Date Published
07 July 2004
Cover Date
07 July 2004
ISSN
0067-1975
CODEN
RAUMAJ
Publisher
The Australian Museum
Place Published
Sydney, Australia
Subjects
FISHES
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07 July 2004
Available Online
07 July 2004
Reference Number
1423
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