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A new species of Typhlochactas (Scorpiones, Typhlochactinae) from eastern Mexico

Authors: Francke, O.F., Vignoli, V., and Prendini, L.

DOIPDF
Journal
American Museum Novitates
Volume and pages
3647: 1‑11
Year
2009
Published
July 25, 2009
Citation
Francke, O.F., Vignoli, V., and Prendini, L. 2009. A new species of Typhlochactas (Scorpiones, Typhlochactinae) from eastern Mexico. American Museum Novitates 3647: 1‑11. https://doi.org/10.1206/631.1

Abstract

Typhlochactas sissomi, a new species of troglomorphic scorpion in the subfamily Typhlochactinae Mitchell, 1971, is described, based on a single subadult male collected under a stone in a mesophilous forest in the mountains of the state of Queretaro, Mexico. This is the seventh species in the genus Typhlochactas Mitchell, 1971. Although all seven species are troglomorphic, four are troglobitic and two are humicolous. The new species described here is probably also humicolous. A key to the identification of Typhlochactas species is presented.

Keywords and Taxa

  • Typhlochactas
  • Scorpiones
  • Arachnida
  • Typhlochactinae
  • identification key
  • Mexico
  • Scorpion
  • Subfamily
  • Zoology