Systematic revision of the granulatus group of Urophonius Pocock 1893 (Scorpiones, Bothriuridae) with description of a new species from central Chile

Authors: Ojanguren-Affilastro, A.A., Ochoa, J.A., Mattoni, C.I., and Prendini, L.

Journal: American Museum Novitates
Volume and pages: 3695: 1‑40
Year: 2010
Published: August 1, 2010
Citation: Ojanguren-Affilastro, A.A., Ochoa, J.A., Mattoni, C.I., and Prendini, L. 2010. Systematic revision of the granulatus group of Urophonius Pocock 1893 (Scorpiones, Bothriuridae) with description of a new species from central Chile. American Museum Novitates 3695: 1‑40. https://doi.org/10.1206/3695.2

Abstract

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.

Keywords and Taxa

granulatus
Urophonius
Scorpiones
systematics
Arachnida
Bothriuridae
redescription
taxonomic revision
identification key
Chile
Scorpion
Zoology