First documented cases of invertebrate predation by greater grisons (Galictis vittata)

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  First documented cases of invertebrate predation by greater grisons (Galictis vittata) Abstract  We report the first documented predation of invertebrates by greater grisons (Galictis vittata) based on camera-trap footage from a mineral lick in Southeastern Peru. Two adult individuals were recorded capturing and consuming large arachnids, likely whip spiders (Amblypygi), from a natural cavity. One grison visibly removed and discarded part of the prey prior to ingestion, suggesting selective handling to reduce risk from defensive structures. These observations extend the known cavity-focused foraging behavior of G. vittata and indicate that amblypygids may represent an underreported but regular prey item in tropical habitats. Pottie, Sam, y Adrian Forsyth. 2026. «Primeros Registros Documentados De depredación De Invertebrados Por El grisón (Galictis Vittata)». Mammalogy Notes 12 (2), 608. https://doi.org/10.47603/mano.v12n2.608 .

A new Rhode (Araneae, Dysderidae) from Djebel Zaccar, Algeria, with an identification key for the males of the Maghreb

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A new Rhode (Araneae, Dysderidae) from Djebel Zaccar, Algeria, with an identification key for the males of the Maghreb

Abstract

Rhode zaccarensis sp. nov. is described based on male and female specimens collected from Djebel Zaccar, Miliana (Aïn Defla, Algeria). A detailed morphological description and a comparative diagnosis with related species are provided, along with an identification key for males of the Rhode species in the Maghreb. Furthermore, comments on their distribution ranges are presented.

Benslimane, M., Kherbouche-Abrous, O., Sahki-Benabbas, I., Bendjoudi, D., Bosmans, R. & Beladjal, L. (2025) A new Rhode (Araneae, Dysderidae) from Djebel Zaccar, Algeria, with an identification key for the males of the Maghreb. Zootaxa, 5679 (1), 101–112. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5679.1.5