RESEARCH PROJECTS
A synopsis of Macrobrachium Spence Bate, 1868 (Decapoda: Caridea: Palaemonidae) from Hong Kong, with description of a new species
A collaboration with the Chinese University of Hong Kong to document the Macrobrachium species of Hong Kong. In this study we identified four additional species, doubling from the previously known number of four species to eight species, including a new species, Macrobrachium lantau sp. nov., which is described in this study. The new species is named after its type locality in Lantau Island, Hong Kong.
Non-native Fishes of Hong Kong: an overview
Through extensive surveys since 2018, and comprehensive literature reviews of research articles and technical reports, we have catalouged a staggering 106 species of exotic fish around Hong Kong so far.
This is an on-going study led by Freshwater Collective in collaboration with Lingnan University, University of Hong Kong and other leading freshwater ecologists from the region.
Atyid Shrimps of Hong Kong
A collaboration with the Chinese University of Hong Kong and Oxford University Museum for Natural History to document the cryptic Atyid shrimp species of Hong Kong.
We have identified numerous species that are new to HK, species complexes, possble species that are new to science and also revising taxonomy of a species. However, the specifics cannot be shared until the our research has been published.
The scientific publication is still on-going and unfortunately has been delayed due to the pandemic.
Aquatic Spiders of Hong Kong
Led by Freshwater Collective's entomologist Colin Chiu, we are currently conducting a baseline study on the aquatic spiders (including riparian) of Hong Kong.
Currently we have catalogged 19 species, which are Dolomedes mizhoanus, Heteropoda pingtungensis, Heteropoda venatoria, Hygropoda yunnan, Miagrammopes orientalis, Orsinome diporusa, Pardosa sumatrana, cf. Pirata sp., Tetragnatha spp., Trochosa sp., and Tylorida ventralis.
9 of which are recorded for the first time in HK, which are: Dendrolycosa songi, Dolomede sp., Episinus sp., Heliconilla sp., Hygropoda yunnan, Ovia sp., Pardosa pseudoannulata, Spartaeus zhangi, and Wadicosa fidelis.
The scientific publication is still on-going and has been unfortunately delayed by the pandemic.
