Latest Articles from Subterranean Biology Latest 2 Articles from Subterranean Biology https://subtbiol.pensoft.net/ Fri, 29 Mar 2024 02:02:34 +0200 Pensoft FeedCreator https://subtbiol.pensoft.net/i/logo.jpg Latest Articles from Subterranean Biology https://subtbiol.pensoft.net/ The first troglobitic Pseudochthonius Balzan, 1892 (Pseudoscorpiones, Chthoniidae) from the karst area of Serra do Ramalho, Brazil: a threatened species https://subtbiol.pensoft.net/article/77451/ Subterranean Biology 40: 109-128

DOI: 10.3897/subtbiol.40.77451

Authors: Leonardo de Assis, Diego Monteiro von Schimonsky, Maria Elina Bichuette

Abstract: Pseudochthonius ramalho sp. nov. is described to Gruna do Vandercir cave, in the Serra do Ramalho karst area, southwestern Bahia, Brazil. This area has an extensive limestone outcrop, with several caves, and the occurrence of potential minerals that are financially attractive for mining projects. The new species shows troglomorphic characteristics such as the depigmentation of the carapace and absence or reduction of eyes. It is a rare troglobitic species, and following the criteria of IUCN, we categorized the species as Critically Endangered – CR, IUCN criteria B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii). According to Brazilian legislation, locations, where critically endangered species live, can be protected by law, and we consider this cave/region to be of maximal relevance for protection.

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Research Article Tue, 23 Nov 2021 11:50:33 +0200
Chthonius kirghisicus (Pseudoscorpiones, Chthoniidae), a new cave-dwelling species from Kyrgyzstan https://subtbiol.pensoft.net/article/67303/ Subterranean Biology 40: 27-41

DOI: 10.3897/subtbiol.40.67303

Authors: Guilherme C. Prado, Ana Clara M. Viana, Dmitry A. Milko, Rodrigo L. Ferreira

Abstract: A new pseudoscorpion species, Chthonius kirghisicus sp. nov., is described. It can be distinguished from the other species of the genus mainly by the number and shape of chelal teeth, the number of coxae setae, the arrangement of carapacal setae, and its measurements. This new species represents the first record for the genus in Kyrgyzstan. We also provide recommendations for future research on this species.

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