[Parabuthus]

Andres Ojanguren-Affilastro and co-workers have now published a revision of the granulatus group of Urophonius (Bothriuridae). One new species from Chile is described:

Urophonius granulatus Ojanguren-Affilastro, Ochoa, Mattoni & Prendini, 2010

Other species in the group are redescribed using modern standards. An identification key for the group is provided.

Abstract:
[IMG]file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/janove/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/1/moz-screenshot.png[/IMG][IMG]file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/janove/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/1/moz-screenshot-1.png[/IMG][IMG]file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/janove/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/1/moz-screenshot-2.png[/IMG][IMG]file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/janove/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/1/moz-screenshot-3.png[/IMG]A systematic revision of the granulatus group of the bothriurid scorpion genus Urophonius Pocock, 1893 is presented. Urophonius pizarroi, n. sp., a new species from central Chile, is described. Urophonius granulatus Pocock, 1898, Urophonius somuncura Acosta, 2003, and Urophonius tregualemuensis Cekalovic, 1981, are redescribed using modern standards. The adult males of U. somuncura and U. tregualemuensis are described for the first time. A distribution map and key to the species of the granulatus group are provided, along with a discussion of their phenology.

Reference:
Ojanguren-Affilastro AA, Ochoa JA, Mattoni CI, Prendini L. Systematic revision of the granulatus group of Urophonius Pocock, 1893 (Scorpiones, Bothriuridae), with description of a new species from Central Chile. American Museum Novitates. 2010(3695):1-40. [Free fulltext]

Thanks to Gerard Dupre for sending me this paper!

Family Bothriuridae


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