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Emmanuel Vreven
Biology
Vertebrates
Vertebrates
Publication details
Decru, E., Snoeks, J. & Vreven, E. 2013. ‘The true identity of the holotype of Hepsetus odoe and the names of the two West African species of Hepsetus (Teleostei: Hepsetidae)’. Ichthyological Exploration of Freshwaters 24: 187-192. (PR).
Article in a scientific Journal / Article in a Journal
Re-examination of the holotype of Hepsetus odoe indicates that it falls within the range of H. akawo and consequently
H. akawo is a junior synonym of H. odoe. As a result, the specimens from the western part of West Africa
(from the Senegal to the Cavally River), formerly attributed to H. odoe, remain unnamed. The species is named
as H. occidentalis, new species.