On a new genus of dwarf tarantulas (Araneae: Mygalomorphae: Theraphosidae) endemic from Peru: evidence from morphology and molecular phylogeny, with description of three new species

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  On a new genus of dwarf tarantulas ( Araneae : Mygalomorphae : Theraphosidae ) endemic from Peru: evidence from morphology and molecular phylogeny, with description of three new species Abstract Recent field campaigns conducted in Peru along with the examination of museum specimens allowed us to identify small tarantulas that do not fit with any known Theraphosidae genera. Morphology and additional molecular evidence from the mitochondrial gene COI led us to propose Kiskalla gen. nov . from southern Peru, at Puno region. Three new species of Kiskalla gen. nov . ( K. ignacioi sp. nov ., K. yeisoni sp. nov . and K. zukuapasanka sp. nov .) are herein described, diagnosed and illustrated. Kiskalla gen. nov . differs from the known Theraphosinae genera in the presence of lateral stripes on the abdomen and a small dorsal arrowhead-shaped patch of type III urticating setae, presence of a large number of spines on all legs, short and stout setae on the dorsal metatarsi encirc...

On ten unavailable and thirty-four dubious names for spiders (Araneae) from India

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On ten unavailable and thirty-four dubious names for spiders (Araneae) from India

Ten names for spiders from India, currently recognised as valid by the World Spider Catalog (2024), are shown to be unavailable. Thirty-four spider names which available, but which instead present taxonomic problems are treated as nomina dubia.

Many thanks to Danni Sherwood for reaching out with this publication, and updates. 

Sherwood, Danniella & Caleb, John. (2024). On ten unavailable and thirty-four dubious names for spiders (Araneae) from India. Revista Ibérica de Aracnología. 44. 113-118.