A new species of suckermouth armored catfish, Pseudancistrus kwinti (Siluriformes: Loricariidae) from the Coppename River drainage, Central Suriname Nature Reserve, Suriname

Researchers have discovered a new species of suckermouth armored catfish, Pseudancistrus kwinti, in the Coppename River drainage within Suriname's Central Suriname Nature Reserve (CSNR). This unique species is distinguished by several key traits: the absence of dentary papillae, a complete mid-dorsal plate row, mottled or barred coloration, hypertrophied odontodes along the snout edge, and weakly evertible cheek plates. The discovery highlights the rich biodiversity of the CSNR, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its pristine environment. However, the region faces growing threats from mining, increased fishing pressure, and tourism, which could significantly alter this delicate ecosystem.

WILLINK, P. W., MOL, J. H., & CHERNOFF, B. (2010). A new species of suckermouth armored catfish, Pseudancistrus kwinti (Siluriformes: Loricariidae) from the Coppename River drainage, Central Suriname Nature Reserve, Suriname. Zootaxa, 2332(1). https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.2332.1.3