New records of demospongiae (Porifera) from reserva marina el pelado (santa elena, ecuador), with description of tedania (tedania) ecuadoriensis sp. nov.

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Abstract

The first taxonomic descriptions of the sponge diversity at El Pelado Marine Protected Area in the province of Santa Elena, Ecuador is reported. Tedania (Tedania) ecuadoriensis Jaramillo & Hajdu, sp. nov. is described from its shallow waters. In addition, Callyspongia (Callyspongia) aff. californica (sensu Cruz-Barraza and Carballo 2008; non sensu Dickinson 1945) and Cliona aff. euryphylle are reported for the first time. The former species is likely distributed over 4,000 km along the Tropical Eastern Pacific, whereas the latter might be an example of a trans-isthmian lineage. An amended diagnosis for Callyspongia (Callyspongia) and an updated identification key for the subgenera of Callyspongia are provided.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)101-120
Number of pages20
JournalZooKeys
Volume2021
Issue number1011
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021

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  1. SDG 14 - Life Below Water
    SDG 14 Life Below Water

Keywords

  • Callyspongia
  • Cliona
  • Sponge taxonomy
  • Tropical Eastern Pacific

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