Invalid lectotypification for Synodontis victoriae Boulenger, 1906 (Siluriformes, Mochokidae) by Poll (1971), and the designation of a new lectotype

The lectotype and paralectotype of Synodontis victoriae Boulenger, 1906, designated by Poll (1971), were examined. Inconsistencies between data presented for the designated lectotype and the illustrated individual raise the question of whether lectotypification by Poll is valid. This case is not for...

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Published in:ZooKeys 2023-10, Vol.1183, p.65-72
Main Authors: Englmaier, Gernot K., Collins, Rupert A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Illustrations
Lectotypes
Morphology
Museums
Natural history
Nomenclature
Synodontis victoriae
Vertebrae
Zoology
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Summary:The lectotype and paralectotype of Synodontis victoriae Boulenger, 1906, designated by Poll (1971), were examined. Inconsistencies between data presented for the designated lectotype and the illustrated individual raise the question of whether lectotypification by Poll is valid. This case is not formally regulated by the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature, but based on Article 74.5, the lectotypification for S. victoriae should be considered invalid because it cannot unambiguously indicate a single name-bearing specimen. Thus, we designate a new lectotype for S. victoriae (BMNH 1906.5.30.191, Entebbe, standard length 188.2 mm) out of two syntypes and provide illustrations and new morphometric and meristic data for both specimens.
ISSN:1313-2989
1313-2970
DOI:10.3897/zookeys.1183.111868