ABSTRACT The Taxonomic Catalog of the Brazilian Fauna (CTFB) is an initiative involving the effort of hundreds of researchers in several institutions, including international partners. Its main objective is to make public and give free access to a checklist of valid species occurring in Brazil. This catalog includes information on Cladocera, a group of microcrustaceans that occupy inland water and marine ecosystems. In this study, we evaluated the Cladocera part of the Brazilian Fauna Catalog. Among the taxa described or reported, we observed 155 valid species (37 endemic) and 61 genera (2 endemic) distributed in 11 families. European researchers represented 50% of all the authors involved in descriptions of species, and European collections keep most primary types, although many species have types that have been lost or not designed. Brazilian researchers were involved with a large number of descriptions, especially in the last 15 years. Our findings indicated that Cladocera taxa were observed in all hydrographic regions (Paraná with 119 species), biomes (Atlantic Forest with 126 species) and states, except state of Rondônia. The catalogue of Brazilian cladoceran fauna should be improved, as there are still large geographic ranges to be sampled in Brazil.

Abstract Forty-one Cladocera taxa were identified in temporary ponds during this study, of which 15 are new records for the department of La Guajira and one for Colombia. With the addition of these new reports, the total number of cladocerans for Colombia and La Guajira department is increased by 111 and 46 species respectively. La Guajira department comprises the 41.44 % of cladocera taxa of the Colombian territory. The pond with the greatest and lowest richness was Ponderosa and Manaure with 37 and 2 species respectively. Descriptive notes, comparative comments on morphology, and illustrations are also provided for some notable taxa.

Resumen Cuarenta y un taxones de Cladóceros fueron identificados en las charcas temporales en el curso de este estudio, de los cuales 15 son nuevos registros para el departamento de la Guajira y uno para Colombia. Con la adición de estos nuevos reportes se incrementa el total de cladóceras para Colombia y el departamento de La Guajira en 111 y 46 especies respectivamente. El departamento de La Guajira contiene el 41.44% de los taxones de cladóceros del territorio colombiano. Las charcas con mayor y menor riqueza fue la Ponderosa y la de Manaure con 37 y 2 especies respectivamente. También se proporcionan notas descriptivas, comentarios comparativos sobre morfología e ilustraciones para algunos taxones notables.

Abstract From the analysis of plankton samples from a temporary pond of northern Colombia some female specimen of the daphinid cladoceran Scapholeberis freyi Dumont and Pensaert, 1983 was collected. It represents the first report in Colombia and expands its known occurrence in South America. The specimens observed are described and compared with available morphological data of their closest congeners. A brief descriptions of this taxon based on Colombian material is given.

Resumen A partir del análisis de las muestras de plancton de una charca temporal al noreste de Colombia algunos especímenes hembra del cladócero daphnido Scapholeberis freyi Dumont and Pensaert, 1983 fueron colectados. Este representa el primer reporte en Colombia y expande su rango distribucional conocido en Sur América. Los especímenes observados se describen y se comparan con los datos morfológicos disponibles de sus congéneres más cercanos. Una descripción breve de este taxón basado en el material colombiano es dada.

Eighteen species of cladocerans are recorded from a temporary pond in northern Colombia; 12 of these records are new for La Guajira Department: Diaphanosoma brevireme Sars, 1901, D. dentatum Herbst, 1968, Sarsilotona serricauda (Sars, 1901), Moina micrura micrura Kurz, 1874, M. reticulata Daday, 1905, Grimaldina freyi Neretina and Kotov, 2017, Kurzia polyspina Hudec, 2000, Leydigia cf striata Birabén, 1939, Ovalona cf glabra (Sars, 1905), Chydorus nitidulus (Sars, 1901), Dunhevedia crassa King, 1853 and Pseudosida sp.; this latter taxon could be an yet undescribed species. The cladoceran fauna from the surveyed area is represented mostly by widespread species and commonly found in the Neotropical regions, but local morphological data are scarce in the regional literature. Brief diagnostic descriptions of the species recorded for the Colombian cladoceran fauna are provided together with illustrations of taxonomically significant appendages, morphological remarks, notes on the variability of some species, and their distribution.

Dieciocho especies de cladóceros son registrados de una charca temporal al norte de Colombia; 12 de estos registros son nuevos para el departamento de la Guajira: Diaphanosoma brevireme Sars, 1901, D. dentatum Herbst, 1968, Sarsilotona serricauda (Sars, 1901), Moina micrura micrura Kurz, 1874, M. reticulata Daday, 1905, Grimaldina freyi Neretina and Kotov, 2017, Kurzia polyspina Hudec, 2000, Leydigia cf striata Birabén, 1939, Ovalona cf glabra (Sars, 1905), Chydorus nitidulus (Sars, 1901), Dunhevedia crassa King, 1853 y Pseudosida sp; este último taxón podría ser un especie todavía no descrita para la ciencia. La fauna de cladóceros del área estudiada está principalmente representada por especies de amplia distribución y comúnmente encontradas en la región Neotropical, pero la información local morfológica de estas especies reportadas son escasas en la literatura regional. Se proporcionan breves descripciones diagnosticas de las especies registradas para la fauna de cladóceros colombianos, juntos con ilustraciones de apéndices taxonómicamente importantes, comentarios morfológicos, notas de variabilidad de algunas especies y su distribución.

Abstract Five species of cladocerans are reported from the Tomo River, Vichada, Colombia. Zooplankton samples were collected from the littoral zone with vegetation (Campsiandra comosa Benth). Three of them, namely Streblocerus pygmaeus Sars, 1901, Disparalona cf. hamata (Birge, 1879) and Alona isabellae Sousa, Elmoor-Loureiro and Santos, 2016 are new to the Colombian cladoceran fauna. Descriptive notes, comparative comments on morphology and variability and illustrations are also provided for some remarkable taxa. This is the first report on the cladoceran fauna in the Tomo River.

Abstract Kisakiellus aweti Sousa and Elmoor-Loureiro, 2018 (Cladocera, Chydoridae) was described from first-order streams in Upper Xingu River basin. Here, we report a new occurrence of this species from Araguari river, Amapá, Brasil, extending its distribution range for more than 1,500 km in Amazon Hydrogeographic Region.

The cladoceran Karualona penuelasi (Dumont & Silva-Briano, 2000) (Anomopoda: Chydoridae) was found associated with the aquatic macrophytes Eichhornia crassipes in Cerro de San Antonio Swamp, Magdalena Department, Colombia. This record represents the first one of the species in Colombia and in South America. Comments on Karualona muelleri (Richard, 1897) and Karualona karua (King, 1853) are included.

El cladócero Karualona penuelasi [Dumont y Silva-Briano, 2000] (Anomopoda: Chydoridae) fue encontrado asociado con la macrofita acuática Eichhornia crassipes en la ciénaga Cerro de San Antonio, Departamento del Magdalena, Colombia. Este registro representa el primero de la especie en Colombia y en Sudamérica. Se incluyen comentarios sobre Karualona muelleri [Richard, 1897] y Karualona karua [King, 1853].

The Neotropical species Parvalona parva (Daday, 1905) was previously reported only from two localities (Northern Argentina and Lençóis Maranhenses, Brazil). In the present paper, seven new records of P. parva from Brazil are presented. The specimens were collected from small waterbodies located in the Federal District and the states of São Paulo, Pará, and Pernambuco. These new records suggest that this species is not as rare as previously believed. The male, sexual female, and the lateral head pores of parthenogenetic females are described and illustrated for the first time.

For the first time, Scapholeberis armata freyi Dumont & Pensaert, 1983 is registered in São Paulo State. The previously suggested occurrence of this species in Brazil is confirmed.