bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Synthesis of Brazilian Rotifera: an updated list of species
Authors: Garraffoni André R. S. , Lourenço Anete P.
Published: April 2016

A checklist of species of Rotifera recorded for Brazilian inland waters is provided. A total of 625 species, with representatives from 84 genera are listed. The list comprises reports of rotifers documented in 132 studies, including regional ecological (58%) and taxonomic/biodiversity (42%) studies carried out until early of the year 2012. More than 75% of the species were recorded from the states of Pará, São Paulo, Mato Grosso do Sul, Paraná, Rio de Janeiro, Pernambuco, and Minas Gerais. We hope that this survey will serve as a baseline for future studies.
Fish checklist of Perak River, Malaysia
Authors: Hashim Zarul Hazrin , Zainuddin Rosli Yeop , Shah Amir Shah Ruddin Md. , Sah Shahrul Anuar Mohd. , Mohammad Mohd. Syaiful , Mansor Mashhor
Published: April 2016

Out of the 1000 species of freshwater fish documented in the South-East Asian Tropics, 420 species can be found in Malaysia. Based on experimental gill net studies, Perak River recorded a total of 107 fish species, which comprises of 33 families with Cyprinidae as the dominant family, with 43 species. The fluctuating number of species and species replacement in the upstream direction in this river reflects the orientation of the River Continuum Concept. Gradient changes of salinity, habitat heterogeneity, water velocity and riverbed materials are some of the factors that may contribute to the fluctuation and species replacement.
Checklist of nematodes (Nematoda: Adenophorea) from southeast continental shelf of India
Authors: Ansari Kapuli Gani Mohamed Thameemul , Manokaran Seerangan , Raja Sanjeevi , Khan Syed Ajmal , Lyla Somasundharanair
Published: April 2016

A checklist of free-living marine nematode species recorded from the continental shelf region of southeast coast of India is presented (10°34.03’ to 15°14.48’ N and from 79°52.13’ to 80°53.87’E). The checklist comprise 191 species belonging to 97 genera in 32 families currently know from the area. We provided a synthesis of the taxonomical and ecological work carried out until now that could guide to future research.
Fish fauna of headwater streams that cross the Atlantic Forest of south São Paulo state
Authors: Cetra Mauricio , Barrella Walter , Neto Francisco Langeani , Martins Abílio G. , Mello Bruno J. , Almeida Rodrigo S.
Published: April 2016

The fishes of the present study were collected in the headwater streams of the Sorocaba, Paranapanema and Ribeira de Iguape river basins during the dry period in 2010. A total of 2892 fishes, grouped in 53 species, were captured. The composition of the ichthyofauna captured in the streams of Sorocaba and Paranapanema river basin was greatly similar. On the other hand, the fish fauna of the streams of Ribeira de Iguape river basin were quite different from the ones captured in the others basins, with the occurrence of endangered species (Isbrueckerichthys epakmos and I. duseni) and exotic species (Misgurnus anguillicaudatus). The previous list of fish for the Sorocaba river basin increased with the addition of seven species of Characiformes, one Gymnotiformes and four Siluriformes.
List of plants with galls induced by insects from the UNILAVRAS/Boqueirão Biological Reserve, Ingaí, state of Minas Gerais, Brazil
Authors: Malves Kira , Frieiro-Costa Fernando Antônio
Published: April 2016

Tumors caused on vegetal tissues, named galls or cecidiens, may occur due to the action of several organisms such as bacteria, viruses, nematodes, fungi and insects. The main inductors are insects and this is a highly complex kind of herbivory. Most of the insects that induce the formation of galls are specific to their host plant, i.e., they do it only in a species or in a closed relation of a group of host species. From August 2007 to July 2009 a survey on galls was carried out in the UNILAVRAS/Boqueirão Biological Reserve, located in the municipality of Ingaí/MG, in the environments Cerrado, rocky field and riparian forest. Fifth-seven galls morphotypes were registered in plant organs, distributed on 18 families. The vegetal families that presented the highest amount of galls were Myrtaceae, Asteraceae e Melastomataceae. Galls were observed on the following parts of the plant: leaves, stem, fruit and petiole and the leaves represented the most attacked organ by cecidogens.
Variation in butterfly diversity and unique species richness along different habitats in Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary, Tripura, northeast India
Authors: Majumder Joydeb , Lodh Rahul , Agarwala B. K.
Published: April 2016

Quantification of butterfly diversity and species richness is of prime importance for evaluating the status of protected areas. Permanent line transect counts were used to record species richness and abundance of butterfly communities of different habitat types in Trishna wildlife sanctuary. A total of 1005 individuals representing 59 species in 48 genera belonging to five families were recorded in the present study. Of these, 23 species belonged to the family Nymphalidae and accounted for 38.98% of the total species and 45.20% of the total number of individuals. Mature secondary mixed moist deciduous forest showed the maximum diversity and species richness, while exotic grassland showed minimum diversity and species richness. Out of 59 species, 31 are new records for Tripura state, while 21 are unique species and nine are listed in the threatened category. This study revealed that mature secondary forests are more important for butterfly communities, while exotic grasslands have a negative impact on species composition.
Checklist of the cicadas (Insecta: Hemiptera: Cicadidae) of Nicaragua including new records for seventeen species
Authors: Sanborn Allen F. , Maes Jean-Michel
Published: April 2016

A current checklist of the Nicaraguan cicada fauna is provided. The first Nicaraguan records of Miranha imbellis (Walker, 1858), Diceroprocta bicosta (Walker, 1850), Diceroprocta ruatana (Distant, 1891), Fidicina mannifera (Fabricius, 1803), Fidicinoides cachla (Distant, 1899), Fidicinoides pronoe (Walker, 1850), Fidicinoides spinicosta (Walker, 1850), Pacarina championi (Distant, 1881), Pacarina schumanni Distant, 1905, Majeorona aper (Walker, 1850), Majeorona truncata Goding, 1925, Quesada gigas (Olivier, 1790), Procollina n. sp., Carineta cinara Distant, 1883, Carineta postica Walker, 1858, Carineta viridicata Distant, 1883, Herrera ancilla (Stål, 1864), Calyria telifera (Walker, 1858) and Conibosa occidentis (Walker, 1858) are provided. The new records increase the known cicada diversity 380% bringing the total number of cicada species reported in Nicaragua to 24 species in 16 genera representing eight tribes and two subfamilies of the family Cicadidae.
Amphibians and reptiles, Romblon Island group, central Philippines: comprehensive herpetofaunal inventory
Authors: Siler Cameron D. , Swab John C. , Oliveros Carl H. , Diesmos Arvin C. , Averia Leonardo , Alcala Angel C. , Brown Rafe M.
Published: April 2016

We present results from several recent herpetological surveys in the Romblon Island Group (RIG), Romblon Province, central Philippines. Together with a summary of historical museum records, our data document the occurrence of 55 species of amphibians and reptiles in this small island group. Until the present effort, and despite past studies, herpetological diversity of the RIG and their biogeographical affinities has remained poorly understood. We report on observations of evolutionarily distinct amphibian species, including conspicuous, previously known, endemics like the forest frogs Platymantis lawtoni and P. levigatus and two additional suspected undescribed species of Platymantis. Moderate levels of reptile endemism prevail on these islands, including taxa like the karst forest gecko species Gekko romblon and the newly discovered species G. coi. Although relatively small and less diverse than the surrounding landmasses, the islands of Romblon Province contain remarkable levels of endemism when considered as percentage of the total fauna or per unit landmass area.
Fishes (Osteichthyes: Actinopterygii) from the Pirapó River drainage, upper Paraná River basin, Paraná state, Brazil
Authors: Pagotto João Paulo Alves , Veríssimo Samuel , Goulart Erivelto , Mise Fábio Teruo
Published: April 2016

In this study we conducted an ichthyofaunistic survey in the Pirapó River drainage, upper Paraná River basin, based on voucher specimens deposited in the Coleção Ictiológica do Nupélia/UEM. We reported a total of six orders, 23 families, and 76 species, in which four of them were classified as allochthonous and two as exotics. Twenty-eight percent of these species were recorded only for tributaries, whereas the commercially important migratory species, Dourado - Salminus brasiliensis (Cuvier, 1816), was recorded in the main channel, indicating that the Pirapó River, still free from impoundments, may be one of the last rivers in the upper Paraná River basin that can be used to protect migratory fish species.
Amphibians and Reptiles of Luzon Island (Philippines), VII: Herpetofauna of Ilocos Norte Province, Northern Cordillera Mountain Range
Authors: Brown Rafe M. , Oliveros Carl H. , Siler Cameron D. , Fernandez Jason B. , Welton Luke J. , Buenavente Perry Archival C. , Diesmos Mae Lowe L. , Diesmos Arvin C.
Published: April 2016

We report new distribution records for amphibians and reptiles from 20 localities within the northern Cordillera Mountain Range of Ilocos Norte Province, Luzon Island, Philippines. Together with opportunistic collections of specimens from past surveys, our new data result in a total of 58 amphibian and reptile species for Ilocos Norte Province and the extreme northern Cordilleras—all of which constitute major geographic range extensions. We utilize new data and IUCN formalized conservation assessment criteria to revise the conservation status of many species. Our results highlight the degree to which fundamental distribution data are lacking for Luzon amphibians and reptiles and emphasize the manner in which many current species assessments are based on incomplete data and, as a result, may be sorely misleading. The complex biogeography of Luzon’s herpetofauna remains poorly understood, providing opportunities for future research and conservation efforts once distribution patterns and local abundances are properly documented.
Fish of the Taiassuí and Benfica river basins, Benevides, Pará (Brazil)
Authors: Raiol Roberta Dannyele Oliveira , Wosiacki Wolmar Benjamim , Montag Luciano Fogaça de Assis
Published: April 2016

Species inventories are relatively efficient and inexpensive tools for the monitoring of biodiversity, especially in areas that have suffered high rates of deforestation, such as the municipalities located within the “Belém Endemism Center”. This region extends from northeastern Pará to northern Maranhão and has a unique flora and fauna, but is threatened by high rates of deforestation and habitat fragmentation since it is included in the so-called “Arc of Deforestation”. Benevides is the third most impacted municipality within the metropolitan region of Belém (Pará), after Belém itself and Santa Bárbara, but the biological diversity of its freshwater fish fauna is still unknown. In the present study, 81 fish species belonging to seven orders and 23 families were identified. Characidae and Cichlidae were the families with the largest numbers of species in the Taiassuí and Benfica river basins. Two of the species – Apistogramma tucurui and Hyphessobrycon inconstans – were recorded in the state for the first time. Based on the composition analysis of the fishes, it is possible to said that the Benevides fish community is relatively well preserved, because it has high diversity of groups.
Amphibia, Anura, Hylidae, Dendropsophus novaisi (Bokermann, 1968) Distribution extension and geographic distribution map
Authors: Santos-Silva Carlos Roberto dos , De-Carvalho Crizanto Brito , Ferrari Stephen F.
Published: April 2016

A new locality is presented for Dendropsophus novaisi in the municipality of Jeremoabo, Bahia, in the Brazilian northeast. This new site represents the first record of the species within a conservation unit, the Raso da Catarina Ecological Station, and extends its known geographic range approximately 436 km north and west of the type locality.
Amphibia, Anura, Hylodidae, Crossodactylus schmidti Gallardo, 1961: new record for Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Authors: Machado Claiton
Published: April 2016

Crossodactylus schmidti can be found in few localities of southern South America, occurring in Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay. In July 2011, one specimen of Crossodactylus schmidti was found in the municipality of Taquaruçu do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil. This is the second record of the species for Rio Grande do Sul and extends its known distribution ca. 35 km southwest from the closest known locality Parque Estadual do Turvo, municipality of Derrubadas. This record probably corresponds to the southern limit of distribution of the species, which would allow a reassessment of its conservation status.
Ameerega flavopicta (Lutz, 1925): first dart-poison frog (Anura: Dendrobatidae) recorded for the state of São Paulo, Brazil, with commetns on its adertisement calls and taxonomy
Authors: Martins Lucas Borges , Giaretta Ariovaldo Antonio
Published: April 2016

Ameerega flavopicta is a dart-poison frog (Dendrobatidae) widely distributed throughout rocky habitats in the Brazilian states of Minas Gerais, Goiás, Tocanthins, Pará, and Maranhão. Here we repoert for the first record of a dendrobatid frog in the State of São Paulo, Brazil, based on individuals of A. flavopicta found in the Municipality of Pedregulho, and also describe the advertisement calls of a male from this population. A taxonomic discussion is provided.
Arcovomer passarellii Carvalho, 1954 (Amphibia: Anura: Microhylidae): distribution extension in São Paulo state, Brazil and geographic distribution map
Authors: Malagoli Leo R. , Condez Thais H. , Haddad Célio F. B.
Published: April 2016

The Passarelli’s Frog, Arcovomer passarellii Carvalho, 1954, was registered for the first time in the city of Santos, on the seacoast of São Paulo state, extending 160 km to southwest of the distribution previously known for this species. Here we show a distribution map for an up-to-date map for A. passarelli.
Physalaemus maximus Feio, Pombal Jr. and Caramaschi, 1999 (Anura: Leiuperidae): distribution extension and advertisement call
Authors: Peres Juliana , Simon José Eduardo
Published: April 2016

This study provides the first record of Physalaemus maximus in the state of Espírito Santo, southeastern Brazil. Physalaemus maximus was recorded in the Municipality of Castelo (1100 m a.s.l.), where it was observed in explosive reproduction in an Atlantic Forest remnant on 06 January 2010. The advertisement call of P. maximus consisted of a single multipulsed note, with carrier frequency emitted in 1,250 Hz and mean duration of 2.10 s. The record from Castelo extends in approximately 140 km eastward from the previous geographic distribution admitted for the species.
First record of Itapotihyla langsdorffii (Duméril and Bibron, 1841) (Amphibia: Hylidae) from a Cerrado region in Minas Gerais state, Brazil
Authors: Cazelli Heliomar , Moura Mario Ribeiro
Published: April 2016

Itapotihyla langsdorffii is widely distributed along the Brazlian Atlantic Forest, however, it presence in Minas Gerais state was restricted to five localities, all of them located within the Atlantic Forest domain. Herein, we present the first record of this species from a Cerrado region in Minas Gerais, southeastern Brazil.
Pristimantis citriogaster Duellman, 1992 (Amphibia: Craugastoridae): first record from Ecuador, altitudinal distribution extension with distribution map and phylogram
Authors: Camacho-Badani Teresa , Yánez-Muñoz Mario H. , Ron Santiago R.
Published: April 2016

Using genetic and morphological evidence, we provide the first report of Pristimantis citriogaster (Duellman, 1992) from Ecuador (previously only know from the type locality in eastern lowlands of Peru). The new records in Ecuador also represent an altitudinal extension.
Micrurus annellatus annellatus (Peters, 1871) (Serpentes: Elapidae): distribution extension in the state of Acre, northern Brazil
Authors: Bernarde Paulo Sérgio , De Souza Moisés Barbosa , França Daniella Pereira Fagundes de , De Freitas Marco Antonio
Published: April 2016

The annellated coral snake Micrurus annellatus (Peters, 1871) occurs from southern Ecuador and southeastern Colombia to southeastern Peru and north of Bolivia. Only Micrurus a. bolivianus has been recorded in Brazil, in the state of Amazonas. Herein we provide two records of Micrurus a. annellatus from Brazil in the state of Acre.
Liophis dorsocorallinus Esqueda, Natera, La Marca and Ilija- Fistar, 2007 (Squamata: Dipsadidae): distribution extension in southwestern Amazonia, state of Acre, Brazil
Authors: Araújo Jailini Da Silva , De Souza Moisés Barbosa , Farias Thays De Andrade , Da Silva Danyella Paiva , Venâncio Nathocley Mendes , Maciel Júnior Marcos Lima , Melo-Sampaio Paulo Roberto
Published: April 2016

We present a new distribution record of Liophis dorsocorallinus in the state of Acre, Brazil. The species was previously known only from three localities in Venezuela and Brazil.
Distribution extension for Leposoma rugiceps (Cope, 1869) (Squamata: Gymnophthalmidae) in Panama, with first record from Bocas del Toro Province
Authors: Lotzkat Sebastian , Hertz Andreas , De Leon Rosalba , Köhler Gunther
Published: April 2016

Reporting on the first locality in Bocas del Toro province of extreme western Panama, we extend the known geographic distribution of the lizard Leposoma rugiceps (Cope, 1869) about 275 km westwards from the nearest locality in Panamá province. We provide photos of Panamanian specimens, comment on their morphology, and map the distribution of this binational endemism.
Gonatodes caudiscutatus (Günther, 1859) (Squamata: Sphaerodactylidae): distribution extension in Ecuador
Authors: Carvajal-Campos Amaranta , Torres-Carvajal Omar
Published: April 2016

Gonatodes caudiscutatus is currently known from the Pacific coast of Ecuador, the Galapagos Archipelago and Peru (all west of the Andes). Here we provide the first records of this species from the Upper Amazon Basin east of the Andes in Ecuador. We found no morphometric or meristic differences between populations east and west of the Andes except in the number of loreals (fewer on eastern populations), and in the number of supraciliary spines (more individuals with higher number of supraciliary spines on western populations).
New occurrences of the nonindigenous orange cup corals Tubastraea coccinea and T. tagusensis (Scleractinia: Dendrophylliidae) in Southwestern Atlantic
Authors: Sampaio Cláudio L. S. , Miranda Ricardo J. , Maia-Nogueira Rodrigo , Nunes José De Anchieta C.C.
Published: April 2016

The genus Tubastraea, with natural occurrence in the Pacific Ocean, was reported for the first time in Brazil along the coast of Rio de Janeiro. Since then it has also been reported in other sites along the south and southeast Brazilian coasts in oil platforms and rocky shores. We describe for the first time the occurrence of Tubastraea tagusensis and T. coccinea in the Northeastern coast of Brazil. The corals were found in the state of Bahia, sitting on shipwrecks, marina jetties as well as occupying space on a coral reef.
Broomeia congregata Berk., 1844 (Agaricales: Broomeiaceae): New distribution record for San Luis, Argentina
Authors: Lugo Mónica A. , Crespo Esteban M. , Hosaka Kentaro , Domínguez Laura S.
Published: April 2016

Broomeia congregata Berk. is a gasteroid fungus with a predominant African distribution. However, it has been documented twice, in 1912 and 1973, as occurring in Catamarca Province (Argentina, South America). Nearly forty years later, a new finding is reported for San Luis Province, Argentina. The report includes new morphological information based on scanning electron microscopy (SEM). In addition, some phenological, biogeographical and ecological implications concerning B. congregata are discussed.
Range extension of Thaumastus caetensis Pena, Salgado and Coelho, 2011 (Gastropoda: Orthalicidae: Bulimulinae) in the highlands of Minas Gerais, southeastern Brazil
Authors: Vasconcelos Marcelo Ferreira de , Pena Meire Silva
Published: April 2016

Thaumastus caetensis Pena, Salgado and Coelho, 2011 is a recently described species from Serra da Piedade (19°49’19” S, 43°40’46” W), Caeté municipality, Minas Gerais, southeastern Brazil. We present a new record of this species based on a young specimen collected in the highlands of Reserva Particular do Patrimônio Natural Santuário do Caraça, at Serra do Caraça (20°08’04” S, 43°27’09” W). This species is probably restricted to the “campos rupestres”, above 1,400 m above sea level and the new record represents the only known protected occurrence within the species’ range.
The first record of the European land snail Discus rotundatus (Müller, 1774) from Montreal, Canada (Discidae: Pulmonata)
Authors: Örstan Aydin
Published: April 2016

Comparison of the shells of a land snail collected in Montreal, Canada with those of several North American and European Discus species resulted in the identification of the Montreal specimens as the European Discus rotundatus.
On the taxonomic placement of the genus Sinnamarynus (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Reduviidae), and a new record of S. rasahusoides from Peru
Authors: Melo María Cecilia
Published: April 2016

The genus Sinnamarynus Maldonado Capriles and Bérenger, 1996 (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Reduviidae), originally placed into the subfamily Reduviinae, is transferred to the subfamily Peiratinae. Dorsal habitus and the male genitalia of the type species, S. rasahusoides Maldonado Capriles and Bérenger, 1996 are illustrated. The genus and species are recorded for the first time from Peru.
New distributional data concerning some Gerromorpha (Insecta: Hemiptera: Heteroptera) from Brazil
Authors: Moreira Felipe Ferraz Figueiredo , Campos Gabriela Guerra Ferreira
Published: April 2016

Distributional information is provided for 51 Gerromorpha species from Brazil, including first species records from the states of Alagoas, Paraíba, and Sergipe. Hydrometra comata, Microvelia picinguaba, M. ubatuba, and Rhagovelia robusta are newly recorded from the Northern region of Brazil; Mesovelia amoena, Husseyella halophila, Microvelia longipes, M. mimula, M. venustatis, Rhagovelia hambletoni, R. mangle, R. robusta, and R. whitei, from the Northeastern region; Cylindrostethus erythropus and Rhagovelia rivulosa, from the Central-Western region; Mesovelia bila, from the Southeastern region; and Oiovelia brasiliensis and Rhagovelia sooretama, from the Southern region. Additional new records and distributional information are provided.
Semomesia geminus (Fabricius, 1793) (Lepidoptera: Riodinidae: Mesosemiini): first records for Rio de Janeiro and Pernambuco states, range extension and distribution map, with an assessment of its potential wider occurrence in Brazil
Authors: Bizarro Jorge Manuel Saraiva , Soares Alexandre
Published: April 2016

We report the first records of Semomesia geminus (Fabricius, 1793) from Rio de Janeiro (RJ) and Pernambuco (PE) states, expanding the known species range (Bahia-BA, Espírito Santo-ES and Minas Gerais-MG states) 700 km further south and 1200 km north of typical localities in ES. The taxon was photographed twice in Reserva Ecológica de Guapiaçu (REGUA) and two additional RJ specimens have since been located in museum collections. A distribution map build upon specimens’ label data is presented and a much wider range extension revealed and discussed. Observations on its perching habits, with potential taxonomic significance, are supplied.
Odonata, Aeshnidae, Anax amazili (Burmeister, 1839): first record for southern Brazil [with erratum]
Authors: Dalzochio Marina Schmidt , Stenert Cristina , Maltchik Leonardo
Published: April 2016

The genus Anax comprises a group with cosmopolitan distribution and 27 species around the world. In Brazil, Anax is represented by three species: A. amazili, A. concolor and A. longipes. Anax amazili occurs, in South America, from French Guiana to Argentina, and in Brazil is distributed in the northeast and southeast of the country. We have reported A. amazili for the first time in southern Brazil, from the state of Rio Grande do Sul, extending its current distribution about 1000 km.
First confirmed record for Peru of Diclidurus scutatus Peters, 1869 (Chiroptera: Emballonuridae)
Authors: Escobedo Mario , Velazco Paúl M.
Published: April 2016

Diclidurus scutatus Peters, 1869, is known from Venezuela, Guyana, Surinam, French Guiana, Brazil, Ecuador, and Peru. In Peru D. scutatus was previously known from a single specimen without a specific locality. Here we report the first record of D. scutatus from a known locality for Peru. We also provide an updated distribution map for the species.
New distribution reports of Rhagomys rufescens (Rodentia: Sigmodontinae) Thomas, 1886
Authors: Braga Caryne Aparecida de Carvalho , Pires Maria Rita Silvério
Published: April 2016

Rhagomys rufescens is a rare, arboreal sigmodontine rodent endemic to the Brazilian Atlantic Forest biome. This species is known from eight localities in Brazil. Here we present a new report based on four individuals of this species registered in Serra do Ouro Branco, municipality of Ouro Branco (Minas Gerais, Brazil). One juvenile male, one adult male and two juvenile females were captured in pitfall traps during the rainy season, in a study of small mammal ecology. This is the first record for the Espinhaço Mountain range and the northernmost report for the species in this state, 85 km northeast of the last registered location.
Aves, Stercorariidae, Chilean Skua Stercorarius chilensis Bonaparte, 1857: First documented record for the state of Espírito Santo, southeastern Brazil
Authors: Tavares Davi Castro , Moura Jailson Fulgencio de , Amorim Carlos Eduardo , Boldrini Marcillo Altoé , Siciliano Salvatore
Published: April 2016

This study presents the first documented record of the Chilean Skua Stercorarius chilensis for the state of Espírito Santo in southeast Brazil. A debilitated bird was found during regular beach monitoring in July 2011 on Ubu Beach, Anchieta municipality. It received veterinary treatment and was successfully rehabilitated and released at Guanabara Beach, in the same municipality.
New records and a review of the distribution of the Arctic Tern Sterna paradisaea Pontoppidan, 1763 (Aves: Sternidae) in Brazil
Authors: Dias Rafael A. , Agne Carlos Eduardo , Barcelos-Silveira André , Bugoni Leandro
Published: April 2016

We report new records of the Arctic Tern Sterna paradisaea Pontoppidan, 1763 for the coast of Rio Grande do Sul, southernmost Brazil. Birds were in first alternate plumage, apparently overwintering in the region. A literature and museum review revealed the existence of 21 localities with records of this species in Brazil. Ten specimens were obtained in the country, attributable to eight localities. Records from five other localities were documented with band recoveries or photographs. We were able to clarify information from one of the undocumented records, while the remaining requires further investigation and/or documentation. Our review and new information on migration routes confirm that the Arctic Tern in Brazil is a regular, seasonal visitor from the northern hemisphere. We also suggest that waters off south Brazil may be used by overwintering individuals, especially during the austral winter.
Ten new bird species for Isla del Coco, Costa Rica
Authors: Villalobos José A. Huertas , Sandoval Luis
Published: April 2016

We report ten new bird species for Isla del Coco, Costa Rica. All observations were conducted during one-month period (October 2010) during autumn migration of birds to South America. These observations increase the number of bird species recorded on the island to 129.
Brotogeris versicolorus (Statius Müller, 1776) (Aves: Psittacidae): introduced established population in Ecuador
Authors: Freile Juan F. , Salas Jaime A. , Solano-Ugalde Alejandro , Navarrete Ronald
Published: April 2016

We report the first confirmed evidence of a feral introduced population of Brotogeris versicolorus (Statius Müller, 1776) in Guayaquil city, Ecuador, as part of the World Parrot Count led by City Parrots. A total of 216 individuals were counted, at two places within the city, but no direct evidence of breeding was found. A previously unpublished photograph suggesting nesting activity is also presented, along with brief comments on previous and additional observations and the conservation implications of this recently established feral species.
Lamelloporus americanus (Fungi: Polyporales): a new record for Peru
Authors: Salvador-Montoya Carlos A. , Millán Betty , Janovec John , Drechsler-Santos Elisandro R.
Published: April 2016

Lamelloporus americanus, collected in the vicinity of the community of Vitobamba in the Department of Cusco in southeastern Peru, is reported as new to the country, besides expanding its geographical distribution to the Southern Hemisphere. Description and comments about the apparent distribution pattern of the species are presented.
Entoloma virescens (Sacc.) E. Horak ex Courtec., 1986 (Agaricales: Entolomataceae): the first record for the Caatinga biome, Ceará, Brazil
Authors: Alves Maria Helena , Nascimento Cristiano Coelho do
Published: April 2016

Entoloma virescens, a rare mushroom with deep blue coloring and cuboid spores, is recorded for the first time in the Caatinga biome in Brazil. The relevance of this finding is that such area is characterized by an atypical environment for the occurrence of species normally considered from temperate and humid tropical regions. The record is fully described and illustrated. Also, a brief analysis of taxonomical features and geographical distribution of the taxon are included.
Cyanocharax alburnus (Hensel, 1870) (Characiformes: Characidae): First distribution record in Argentina
Authors: Protogino Lucila C. , Miquelarena Amalia M.
Published: April 2016

This note reports the presence of Cyanocharax alburnus in the Argentinian Mesopotamia. This represents the southern distributional limit for the species in South America and the first record for Argentina’s fresh water fish fauna.
New records of reef fishes (Teleostei: Perciformes) in the Rocas Atoll Biological Reserve, off northeastern Brazil
Authors: Batista Hudson , Veras Dráusio , Oliveira Paulo , Oliveira Diogo , Tolotti Mariana , Marins Yuri , Zill Julie , Pereira Risonaldo , Hazin Fábio , Silva Maurizélia
Published: April 2016

Six new records of reef fish and a hybrid species are reported from Rocas Atoll, off Rio Grande do Norte State, northeast Brazil. Data on species abundance, distribution of the recorded species in Brazilian oceanic islands, trophic structure, and the occurrence of the hybrid species “Menephorus dubius” are provided.
First record of Van den Berg’s Pearlfish, Austrolebias vandenbergi Huber, 1995 (Cyprinodontiformes: Rivulidae) in Bolivia with comments on its diet and reproductive biology
Authors: Montaña Carmen G. , Schalk Christopher M. , Taphorn Donald C.
Published: April 2016

We report a new record of Austrolebias vandenbergi from the Gran Chaco of southeastern Bolivia and present a distribution map with known localities for this species. We also provide information on the diet and female fecundity of these Bolivian specimens.
New records of fishes (Actinopterygii: Ostariophysi) from the Upper Tapajós River Basin
Authors: Dagosta Fernando C. P. , Pastana Murilo N. L. , Esguícero André L. H.
Published: April 2016

The first report of Sartor (Anostomidae) and Tatia intermedia (Auchenipteridae) for the Upper Tapajós River Basin are presented here. Sartor is very rare on collections, and is reported only from the Trombetas, Tocantins and Upper Xingu river basins. Tatia intermedia is registered in the upper reaches of the Araguaia, Tocantins, Xingu, and Capim rivers, tributaries of the lower Amazon River in Brazil, northwards to the Suriname coastal rivers and the Essequibo River in Guyana.
Androcorys pugioniformis (Lindl. ex Hook.f.) K.Y. Lang (Orchidaceae): new distributional record from Garhwal Himalaya, Western Himalaya, India
Authors: Jalal Jeewan Singh
Published: April 2016

Androcorys pugioniformis (Lindl. ex Hook.f.) K.Y. Lang is a critically endangered terrestrial herb distributed along the Indian Subcontinent. Here we provide a new record of this rare species from Garwal Himalaya, India.
Myrcia amplexicaulis (Vell.) Hook.f. (Myrtaceae: Myrteae): a new record for northeastern Brazil
Authors: Amorim Bruno S. , Alves Marccus
Published: April 2016

Myrcia amplexicaulis (Vell.) Hook.f. is a new record for northeastern Brazil. It is found in sub-montane remnants of Atlantic Forest as part of the canopy community, and can be recognized by its stem-clasping, reflexed leaves and the combination of the characters acute to rounded calyx lobes, pubescent staminal disk and style basis, and globose fruit. Taxonomic description, comments, distribution map, and pictures are presented here.
The Effect of Interpersonal Stress with Customers and Happiness in the Workplace on the Mental Health of Hotel Front-Line Employees
Authors:   The Tourism Sciences Society Of Korea, Kim KwonSoo
Published: April 2016

The purpose of this study is to suggest ways to improve the mental health of hotel front-line employees based on empirical analysis of the effect of interpersonal stress resulting from customer relations and subsequent workplace happiness. Analysis was done using 237 questionnaires completed by hotel employees working in the Food & Beverage and Room departments of five or four star hotels in Seoul. Results show that the more the monthly income, the happier the hotel employees feel in the workplace and the longer they have worked, the less healthy they become mentally. Interpersonal stress with customers affect workplace happiness and the mental health of hotel employees negatively and happiness in workplace affects the mental health of hotel employees positively. Furthermore, happiness in the workplace mediates perfectly between interpersonal stress with customers and the mental health of hotel employees. Therefore, in order to improve the mental health of hotel employees who provide customer service, first, the hotel has to give employees reasonable wages and start an EAP(employee assistance program). Second, hotels must recruit employees who have more resilience to mental health problems caused by interpersonal stress with customers and so enhance happiness in workplace. Third, hotels must try to create an organizational culture in which employees support and recognize one another and feel happier in the workplace.
The Influence of Perceived Consumption Value for Premium Brand Stock Farm Products on Purchase Intention and Moderating Effects of Regulatory Focuses: Focused on Hoengsung Hanwoo
Authors:   The Tourism Sciences Society Of Korea, Kwon Young-Guk , Kim Young Joong
Published: April 2016

The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of perceived consumption values(CV) for premium brand Hoengsung Hanwoo in stock farm products upon purchase intention(PI) and empirically analyze the moderating effects of regulatory focuses between the relations of CV of the premium brands and PI. Based on a total 316 consumer’s surveys obtained by empirical research, the study reviewed the reliability and fitness of the research model and verified a total of 6 hypotheses with the Amos program. The hypothesized relationships in the model were tested simultaneously using a structural equation model(SEM). The proposed model provided an adequate fit for the data=618.441(df 192), p<0.001, CMIN/df=3.221, GFI=0.849, NFI=0.854, CFI=0.893, RMSEA=0.084. The model’s fit, as indicated by these indexes, was deemed satisfactory; thus, it provided a good basis for testing the hypothesized paths. SEM resulting in a CV of premium brand in stock farm products(quality value, social value emotional value, epistemic value) had a positive significant influence on PI and prestigious value was not significantly effective. In addition, regulatory focuses(promotion․prevention) had partially moderating effects. between the CV of premium brands and the PI. Limitations and future research directions were also discussed.
Ambience Stimuli, Customers’ Perceived Ambience, Service, Pleasure, and Satisfaction in Coffee Shops
Authors:   The Tourism Sciences Society Of Korea, Kim Jong-Hoon , Park Eun-Ha , Park So-Hyeong
Published: April 2016

This study intends to evaluate the impacts of coffee-shop ambience and service as it relates to customer pleasure and satisfaction. It also attempts to investigate how variations in employing ambience stimuli such as lighting, music, and crowding might influence the customers’ ambience-perceptions. Data shows that several elements of coffee-shop ambience stimuli affect ambience perceptions. Lighting brightness of a medium or high intensity tends to produce greater positive perceptions of ambience compared to that of dimly lit locations. The level of positive ambience perception correlated with the order of high, medium, and low music volumes. The faster the music tempo, the greater the positive ambience perception. Higher crowding enhances positive ambience perception. Data also indicates that positive perceptions of ambience and service enhance the customers’ perceived pleasure. In addition, perceived pleasure increases customer satisfaction. Positive perception of coffee-shop service results in the direct effect of enhancing customer satisfaction, However, a direct impact of ambience perception on satisfaction is shown to be absent.
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Shoulder injuries in competitive swimmers in KwaZulu-
Authors: Puckree T , Thomas KJ
Published: April 2016

Objective. To determine the incidence of shoulder injuries in competitive swimmers in KwaZulu-Natal, a province in South Africa. Design. A cross-sectional survey was conducted. A random sample of 96 swimmers from a pool of 300 swimmers registered with first-division clubs affiliated to the KwaZulu-Natal Aquatics Association participated in the study by informed voluntary consent. Data were gathered using a validated questionnaire. Setting. Data were gathered at time trials, races and club meetings. Main measures. Variables monitored included the incidence of shoulder injuries, shoulder pain and proportion of overuse injury. Results. Seventy-one per cent of the swimmers had shoulder pain and 64% reported injury to the shoulder. Forty-six per cent of the swimmers with pain complained of anterior shoulder pain, while 65% of all injuries were due to overuse. The commonest diagnoses included tendonitis (35%), muscle imbalance (29%), impingement (19%) and other (17%). Sixty-nine per cent of the swimmers swam freestyle which was related to 70% of the injuries. Eighty-one per cent of the injured swimmers sought physiotherapy for the shoulder pain. Conclusion. The incidence of shoulder injuries in competitive swimmers is high. This study shows the need for more research into swimming injuries, and the conditioning and rehabilitation of athletes in South Africa. South African Journal of Sports Medicine Vol. 18 (1) 2006: pp. 10-12
Influence of menstrual phase on ventilatory response to submaximal exercise
Authors: Oosthuiyse T , Bosch AN
Published: April 2016

Objectives. To determine whether an increase in respiratory drive, due to elevated progesterone and oestrogen concentration during various menstrual phases, persists throughout prolonged submaximal exercise and potentially contributes to fatigue. Furthermore, to determine whether the difference in the ventilatory response to exercise from one menstrual phase to another is correlated to the ovarian hormone concentrations. Design. We compared the change in ventilatory parameters during 90 min exercise at 60%VO2max between the early follicular (EF) and mid-luteal (ML) phase (N = 9) and between the EF and late follicular (LF) phase (N = 5) in eumenorrhoeic women. Main outcome measures. Menstrual phase comparisons and correlations between the change in ventilatory parameters (minute ventilation (VE), respiratory rate (RR), tidal volume) from the EF to ML or from the EF to LF phase and ovarian hormone concentration. Results. The difference in RR between EF and ML phases correlated to progesterone concentration in the ML phase (r = 0.7, p = 0.04). In addition, RR was higher during exercise in the ML compared with EF phase for the full duration of exercise by on average 2.3 ± 2.1 breaths/min (p < 0.05). However, no difference in submaximal VO2 between menstrual phases was evident. No significant difference in exercising-VE was observed between menstrual phases, but the change in VE from EF to ML correlated to oestrogen (r = 0.8, p = 0.02) and progesterone (r = 0.7, p = 0.04) concentration in the ML phase. South African Journal of Sports Medicine Vol. 18 (2) 2006: pp. 31-37
Energy expenditure in office workers with identified health risks
Authors: Coopoo Y , Constantinou D , Rothberg AD
Published: April 2016

Objective. To measure the daily energy expenditure in employees previously identified as having ≥2 risk factors for chronic disease, and to identify potential risk-reducing interventions for implementation within or outside the workplace. Design. A total of 122 employees with ≥2 risk factors for chronic disease identified in an in-house screening programme were invited to participate in a 6-month health management programme. Physical assessments included anthropometric measurements, blood pressure, blood glucose and cholesterol estimations, and bicycle ergometry. Participants were invited to wear a ‘metabolic armband' (Body Media SenseWear Pro Armband®) for 6 days. Metabolic measures included active and total energy expenditure (AEE, TEE), and daily MET levels (metabolic equivalents expressed as kcal/kg/hour). Differences were explored between genders, and relationships sought between energy expenditure, lifestyle and anthropometric data. Setting. A corporate working environment. All measures and assessments were carried out in the in-house fitness facility. Interventions. The health management programme involved physical assessments and personalised weight and activity management plans. Main outcome measures. TEE per day, duration and quantification of physical activity, METS, AEE, number of steps per day and body position recording. Relationships were explored between the latter and anthropometric measures such as body mass index (BMI) and percentage body fat. Result. Altogether 53 (43%) of the eligible subjects volunteered for the 6-month programme and 49 enrolled for the metabolic armband study. The males were more active than the females, but both had BMI and body fat estimates that categorised them as overweight to obese. METS and AEE were positively correlated with duration of exercise rather than intensity, and negatively correlated with BMI. In a stepwise regression analysis for the total group 77% of the variance in MET levels was accounted for by per cent body fat and steps per day. Multivariate analysis by gender (with per cent body fat as the dependent variable) suggested that males would have to increase the duration of vigorous exercise in order to reduce body fat, while females would benefit from sitting less, sleeping more, and increasing the duration of moderate exercise. Conclusion and clinical relevance. In a self-selected sample involving motivated individuals, the SenseWear® armband provided information that would be useful in directing further research in women, focusing on sleeping pattern and moderately increasing activity levels. South African Journal of Sports Medicine Vol. 20 (2) 2008: pp. 40-43
An analysis of Comrades marathon records: A 2008 update
Authors: Bosch A
Published: April 2016

An analysis of Comrades marathon records: A 2008 update
BokSmart: Safe and effective techniques in rugby union
Authors: Posthumus M
Published: April 2016

As with any contact sport, rugby union has a high risk of injury. The majority of injuries result from contact phases of play such as the tackle, taking the ball into contact, the scrum, the lineout and the ruck and maul. Many techniques associated with a reduced risk of injury can be taught. The need for coaches to emphasise correct technique is extremely important and one of the few possible modes to reduce injuries, particularly non-fatal catastrophic injuries to the head, neck, brain and spine. This paper provides evidence of safe techniques during the contact phases of the game (tackling, taking the ball into contact, scrum setting and engagement, lineouts as well as rucks and mauls). Examples are also given to show that safe techniques often are the most effective techniques from a performance perspective.
Narrowing the gap between science and practice
Authors: Lambert M
Published: April 2016

Narrowing the gap between science and practice
Sport in action – simple steps to develop and manage talent
Authors: Lambert M
Published: April 2016

Sport in action – simple steps to develop and manage talent
4th Clinical Sports Medicine Conference – Injury Prevention and Protection of the Health of the Athlete, 13 - 15 October 2010, Cape Town
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4th Clinical Sports Medicine Conference – Injury Prevention and Protection of the Health of the Athlete, 13 - 15 October 2010, Cape Town
Acute corticosteroid-induced rhabdomyolysis in a golf player
Authors: Janse van Rensburg D
Published: April 2016

Acute corticosteroid-induced rhabdomyolysis is a rare, but potentially life-threatening, condition that deserves the attention of medical professionals and sport scientists. Early diagnosis is vital in minimising the secondary damage caused by rhabdomyolysis. This case of rhabdomyolysis highlights the severity of symptoms and the importance of decisive treatment. Clinicians should be familiar with the most common symptoms of acute corticosteroid-induced rhabdomyolysis to enable early diagnosis and efficient management of this condition.