Re: NANFA-- Fundulus (Starhead Complex)

John B (bongi_at_cox-internet.com)
Mon, 05 Apr 2004 18:13:09 -0500

Stan,

I have been told that some of the studies have been recent out of A&M.
I think I might try to get in touch with them to get a copy of their
findings and share info. But, you're exactly right, the only sure fire
way would be to go through the collections themselves and resolve the issue
at least until the next gene splitter comes along.

John

Stan Perkins wrote:

>John,
>I hate to say it but the only thing is to go back through the old
>collections and check each one. Starting with the most recent. Great job for
>a graduate student.
>
>Stan Perkins
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>From: "John Bongiovanni" <bongi_at_cox-internet.com>
>To: <nanfa_at_aquaria.net>
>Sent: Monday, April 05, 2004 12:00 PM
>Subject: NANFA-- Fundulus (Starhead Complex)
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>>In keeping with the Darter discussion on the "Muscadine Complex", I have
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>been capturing Fundulus blairae in different WMAs around E. Texas and I have
>the following observations and questions.
>
>
>>F. blairae is quite common in these parts and is often found with F.
>>
>>
>chrysotus. In some backwater/slough locations it is the dominant species
>even outnumbering Gambusia affinis. I have reviewed the UT Natural History
>Museum Collection database and F. blairae is never mentioned. My
>understanding from discussions with resident biologists of the wildlife
>management areas is that the fish populations on these sites have been
>thoroughly catologued over the years. It just doesn't seem possible that F.
>blairae has escaped detection as common as it is but has been identified as
>something else. When I reviewed all Fundulus specimens in the Texas
>collection (some going back to the 30's) it is clear that nomenclature has
>changed over time. F. notti and F. dispar seem to be the most likely
>candidates but their citing in the collection is rare and Page and Burr have
>their ranges well east of us.
>
>
>>Any comments?
>>
>>John
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