Freshwater sponges (Porifera: Spongillidae) from Panamá

摘要

Aquatic habitats in the Republic of Panamá were examined for freshwater sponges during 21 Feb. to 6 March 1986.Eunapius carteri, Trochospongilla leidyi, andTrochospongilla horridawere found in the northern canal area. This is the first report ofE. carteriandT. horridafrom Central America, and the first record ofE. carterifrom the Western Hemisphere. Taxonomic characters used to distinguishT. leidyiandT. horridafrom similar South American species are discussed