Achnanthes praecipua E.Reichardt 1988
Publication Details
Achnanthes praecipua E.Reichardt 1988: 391, figs 1-24
Published in: Reichardt, E. (1988). Achnanthes praecipua n. sp., a new freshwater diatom from Mexico. Proceedings of the International Diatom Symposium 9: 391-396.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Achnanthes is Achnanthes adnata Bory.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Nupela praecipua (E.Reichardt) E.Reichardt.
Source of Synonymy
Rumrich, U., Lange-Bertalot, H. & Rumrich, M. (2000). Diatomeen der Anden von Venezuela bis Patagonien/Feuerland und zwei weitere Beiträge. Diatoms of the Andes from Venezuela to Patagonia/Tierra del Fuego and two additional contributions. Iconographia Diatomologica 9: 1-673, incl. 197 pls.
Type Information
Type locality: Mexico: Custepec River, about 60 km SW of Tuxtia Gutiérez; (INA 1996) Type: Mrs. Chr. Loibl-Sittier; 1981; Coll. Reihardt; S352-T01 (INA 1996)
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 18 August 2004 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 20 March 2024
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 20 March 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 04 January 2025
