A new scorpion species of genus Diplocentrus Peters, 1861 (Scorpiones: Diplocentridae) endemic to Islas de la Bahia, Honduras

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2015
Authors:K. O. Sagastume-Espinoza, Longhorn, S. J., Santibáñez-López, C. E.
Journal:Comptes Rendus Biologies
Volume:338
Pagination:502–510
Abstract:

Three species of genus Diplocentrus are found in north-northwestern Honduras. These species represent the southern east limits of Diplocentrus’ distribution. In recent years, a broad survey of arachnids in Honduras has yielded a collection of several specimens of an undescribed species from two islands in northern Honduras. This new species represents the second species of the genus inhabiting an island. The present contribution describes this new species, and compares it against its most similar relatives. A dichotomous key for the identification of the species of Diplocentrus in Honduras is also included

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