The zebra spiny eel is an introduced species that is native to Myanmar, and there is an established population in the Lower Seletar Reservoir (Ng, 2010). As the Lorong Banir stream links the Nee Soon swamp forest to the Lower Seletar Reservoir, the presence of this non-native species in the stream is cause for concern. We do not know if and how it will affect the native buff-backed spiny-eel (Macrognathus maculatus) that is considered ‘critically endangered’ in Singapore, and occurs upstream (Lim et al., 2008: 153). The slender walking catfish inhabits shaded forest streams and freshwater swamps with acidic waters. In Singapore, it appears to be restricted to the Central Catchment Nature Reserve and Pulau Tekong, and is regarded as a ‘critically endangered’ fish (Lim et al., 2008: 149)

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This study is the first review of Zoantharia species in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand. In addition to past literature records, new field observations are added from previously unexamined countries and regions. In total 16 species are listed, 15 of which belong to suborder Brachycnemina, and only one to suborder Macrocnemina. Two species are undescribed. The lack of Macrocnemina species is not likely indicative of a low diversity of this suborder in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand, but instead of an absence of research below shallow subtidal depths.

Opinions and declarations Rendered by the International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature

Opinions and declarations Rendered by the International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature

Opinions and declarations Rendered by the International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature