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Vol. 63-21, 2024
Two New Species of Cave-Dwelling Pseudoscorpions Pseudochthonius Balzan, 1892 (Pseudoscorpiones, Chthoniidae) from Northeastern Brazil: Shedding Light on the Troglobitic Status of Some Brazilian Species
Guilherme C. Prado*, Rodrigo L. Ferreira
urn:lsid:zoobank.org:pub:20A047C8-0D5D-47ED-AB5C-252BA0F3839E
Communicated by Benny Kwok Kan Chan

Two new pseudoscorpion species, Pseudochthonius aware sp. nov. and Pseudochthonius itakuatiara sp. nov., are herein described. These species exhibit distinct characteristics that differentiate them from other congeneric species, including variations in chelal and cheliceral dentition, coxal chaetotaxy, and measurements. In addition to taxonomic details, we provide ecological observations for each species, identify potential threats, propose avenues for future research, and offer a key for distinguishing the Pseudochthonius species found in Brazil.

Keywords

Cave-dwelling, Pseudoscorpion, Subterranean biology, Taxonomy, Troglomorphism

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Prado GC, Ferreira RL. 2024. Two new species of cave-dwelling pseudoscorpions Pseudochthonius Balzan, 1892 (Pseudoscorpiones, Chthoniidae) from northeastern Brazil: shedding light on the troglobitic status of some Brazilian species. Zool Stud 63:21. doi:10.6620/ZS.2024.63-21.

( Received 10 June 2023 / Accepted 14 March 2024 / Published 09 July 2024 )
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6620/ZS.2024.63-21