Expanding the knowledge on the diversity of the cavernicolous Styloniscidae Vandel, 1952 (Oniscidea, Synocheta) from Brazil, with descriptions of two new species from the semiarid karst regions

Author(s)

Campos-Filho, Ivanklin Soares ; Gallo, Jessica S. ; Gallao, Jonas E. ; Torres, Dayana F. ; Carpio-Diaz, Yesenia M. ; Mario Lopez-Orozco, Carlos ; Borja-Arrieta, Ricardo ; Taiti, Stefano ; Bichuette, Maria Elina

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: ZOOKEYS; v. N/A, n. 1101, p. 21-pg., 2022-05-18.

Abstract

Two new species of Pectenoniscus from two caves in karst areas of the Brazilian semiarid region are described. Pectenoniscus pankaru Campos-Filho, Torres & Bichuette, sp. nov. from Gruna do Govi cave, Serra do Ramalho karst area, state of Bahia, and Pectenoniscus fervens Campos-Filho, Taiti & Bichuette, sp. nov. from Toca Coroa do Frade cave, Barra Bonita karst area, state of Piaui. In addition, specimens of Cylindroniscus flaviae from Gruta da Tapagem (= Caverna do Diabo), A??ungui karst area were also recorded. An updated diagnosis of Pectenoniscus and a distribution map of the species examined herein are given. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 19/19520-0 - Modeling of scenarios from biological, physical and landscape parameters in the visiting area of Parque Estadual Caverna do Diabo
• Grantee: Maria Elina Bichuette
• Support Opportunities: BIOTA-FAPESP Program - Regular Research Grants