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