An integrative description of Euscorpius diagorasi sp. n. from Rhodes, Greece (Scorpiones: Euscorpiidae)

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  An integrative description of Euscorpius diagorasi sp. n. from Rhodes, Greece (Scorpiones: Euscorpiidae) Abstract The genus  Euscorpius  Thorell, 1876 comprises a diverse and taxonomically challenging group of scorpions in the Mediterranean, with Greece representing one of its principal centers of diversity. In this study, we provide an integrative description of  Euscorpius diagorasi   sp. n. , a new species from Rhodes Island, Greece. The new species is described on the basis of adult male and female morphology and mitochondrial COI sequence data. It is a small oligotrichous species characterized by a total length of approximately 21–25 mm, pale yellow to light brown coloration with darker reddish-brown pedipalps, pectinal tooth count of 8 in the male and 7 in the females, Pv = 7–8, Pe-et = 5–6, and a distinct mitochondrial lineage. Phylogenetic analyses based on COI recovered the Rhodian specimens as a strongly supported monophyletic lineage, sister to...

TARANTULAS (ARANEAE: THERAPHOSIDAE) REPORTED FROM LORETO DEPARTMENT, PERU

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TARANTULAS (ARANEAE: THERAPHOSIDAE) REPORTED FROM LORETO DEPARTMENT, PERU

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Tarantulas play a fundamental role as regulators of small animal populations, and are essential in studies of biodiversity, biogeography, animal behavior, and species trade. Despite their importance, there is a significant lack of information on tarantulas in the eastern Peruvian Amazon. To address this knowledge gap, we have compiled an exhaustive list of tarantula species present in the department of Loreto, using bibliographic data from publications such as scientific articles, books, theses, and conference abstracts. We reported a total of 42 tarantula species, corresponding to five subfamilies: Theraphosinae (with 30 species), Aviculariinae (with 6 species Psalmopoeinae (with 4 species), Schismatothelinae (with 1 species) and Ischnocolinae (with 1 specie), none of which are threatened in any conservation category. Of the eight provinces of the department of Loreto, Maynas reported the
highest richness (with 21 species), followed by Putumayo (with 10 species), both sectors were the most studied in Loreto. Meanwhile, the Daten del Marañon province with at least 2 species. This information will be substantial for the development of effective conservation and management strategies for this
important group of terrestrial invertebrates.

Ramos Rodriguez, Maria & Panduro Vasquez, Richard & Zárate Gómez, Ricardo & ANGULO-CAINAMARI, Adan & MEYER, Christoph & ALVAN, José. (2024). TARÁNTULAS (ARANEAE: THERAPHOSIDAE) REPORTADAS DEL DEPARTAMENTO LORETO, PERÚ. Folia Amazónica. 33. e33761. 10.24841/fa.v33i1.761.