A redescription of Rhysida celeris (Humbert & Saussure, 1870), with a proposal of eight new synonyms (Scolopendromorpha, Scolopendridae, Otostigminae)

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Author(s):	Chagas-Junior, Amazonas Total Authors: 1
Document type:	Journal article
Source:	ZOOKEYS; v. N/A, n. 258, p. 13-pg., 2013-01-01.
Abstract
Seven species of the genus Rhysida Wood, 1862 from Venezuela and one subspecies from Peru described by Manuel Angel Gonzalez Sponga and Wolfgang Bucherl respectively, are revised. R. caripensis Gonzalez-Sponga, 2002, R. neoespartana Gonzalez-Sponga, 2002, R. guayanica Gonzalez-Sponga, 2002, R. maritima Gonzalez-Sponga, 2002, R. monaguensis Gonzalez-Sponga, 2002, R. porlamarensis Gonzalez-Sponga 2002, R. sucupanensis Gonzalez-Sponga, 2002 and Rhysida celeris andina Bucherl, 1953 are junior synonyms of R. celeris (Humbert & Saussure, 1870), which is redescribed and illustrated for the first time. Its geographic distribution is updated and a map showing its distribution is presented. (AU)

FAPESP's process:	10/10388-8 - Phylogenetic analysis of the centipedes of the subfamily Otostigminae Kraepelin (Chilopoda, Scolopendromorpha, Scolopendridae), with a taxonomic revision of the species of the subgenus Parotostigmus Pocock
Grantee:	Amazonas Chagas Júnior
Support Opportunities:	Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral