Astyanax goyacensis
General information
 
Astyanax goyacensis Eigenmann, 1908
 
 
Synonyms
Apareiodon paraguayensis (Eigenmann, 1907)
IUCN Red List status (2014)
Not Reported
Habitat
Freshwater
Systematics
Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi; Actinopterygii; Neopterygii; Teleostei; Ostariophysi; Characiformes; Characidae.
Geographical distribution
Brazil
Occurrence Native: Brazil
Importance
Food
Remarks
Nil
Karyological information
Geographical area of study Taboquinha stream, tributary of Tocantins River basin, Monte do Carmo town, Tocantins state, Brazil.
Source of chromosomes
Anterior kidney.
Number of specimens with sex
5 (2 male, 3 female)
Diploid chromosome number
50
Karyotype formula
8m+26sm+8st+8a
Fundamental arm number
-
Chromosome length
-
Sex chromosome
-
Chromosome staining/banding/FISH
AgNORs present on two chromosome pairs. C-bands present on many chromosomes.
Reference(s)
dos Santos LP, Castro JP, Francisco CM, Marcelo Ricardo Vicari MR, de Almeida MC, Goll LG, Morelli S, Artoni RF (2013). Cytogenetic analysis in the neotropical fish Astyanax goyacensis Eigenmann, 1908 (Characidae, incertae sedis): karyotype description and occurrence of B microchromosomes. Mol Cytogenet. 6: 48 (2013).