A newly described Paradiplozoon species has been named after CapeNature Fauna Ecologist, Dr Martine Jordaan. Jordaan is pictured retrieving nets.
A newly described Paradiplozoon species has been named after CapeNature Fauna Ecologist, Dr Martine Jordaan.
This is in recognition of her knowledge and passion for the aquatic life of the Cape Fold Ecoregion, continuous enthusiasm to study the region's fish and understanding their parasitofauna, CapeNature revealed.
CapeNature stated that the newly identified species, Paradiplozoon jordaanae, is named after Dr Jordaan and was described through studies of parasites on the gills of two near-threatened fish: the Clanwilliam sawfin (Cheilobarbus serra) and the Clanwilliam redfin (Sedercypris calidus) from the Matjies and Rondegat rivers. CEO Dr Ashley Naidoo noted that this recognition highlights the importance of collaboration in advancing conservation science in the Western Cape.
“Having a species named after Dr Jordaan is significant recognition, not only for her personally, but also for the freshwater biodiversity work being undertaken within the Cape Fold Ecoregion. CapeNature is proud to see Dr Jordaan’s contribution recognised in this way.”
