Aphanius vladykovi, a new species of tooth-carp from the Zagros Mountains of Iran (Osteichthyes: Cyprinodontidae)

1988 ◽  
Vol 23 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 115-126 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian W. Coad
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Zagros Mountains ◽  
A New Species

A new species of Tegenaria Latreille, 1804 (Araneae: Agelenidae) from western Iran

Zootaxa ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 4444 (1) ◽  
pp. 95
Author(s):  
ALIREZA ZAMANI ◽  
YURI M. MARUSIK ◽  
MOHAMMAD JAVAD MALEK-HOSSEINI
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Dorsal Side ◽  
Zagros Mountains ◽  
Northern Iran ◽  
Western Iran ◽  
Eastern Iran ◽  
The University ◽  
University Of Manchester ◽  
A New Species ◽  
Median Eyes

Agelenidae is a species rich and globally-distributed spider family comprising 1274 species in 77 genera (World Spider Catalog 2018). In Iran, this family is currently represented by eight species in four genera (Zamani et al. 2018). Being the second largest genus of the family (after Draconarius Ovtchinnikov, 1999), Tegenaria Latreille, 1804, currently encompasses 105 species that are primarily distributed in the Palaearctic (World Spider Catalog 2018; Marusik & Zamani 2015). So far, four species of this genus are known from Iran: Tegenaria domestica (Clerck, 1758) (western, northern, central and eastern Iran), T. lenkoranica (Guseinov et al., 2005) (northern Iran), T. pagana C.L. Koch, 1840 (northern Iran), and the endemic T. zamanii Marusik et Omelko, 2014 (northern Iran) (Zamani et al. 2018). Two of these species, T. lenkoranica and T. zamanii have been reported from caves (Malek-Hosseini & Zamani 2017). Considering the lack of studies on this genus in Iran, many species are undoubtedly awaiting to be discovered. During the biospeleological investigations of Zagros Mountains, a new species of Tegenaria was collected in western Iran, which is described and illustrated in this paper. The specimens were photographed using an Olympus Camedia E-520 camera attached to an Olympus SZX16 stereomicroscope and digital images were prepared using “CombineZP” image stacking software. Leg ratios were measured on the dorsal side and all measurements are given in millimeters. Measurements of leg are listed as: total length (femur, patella, tibia, metatarsus, tarsus). Standard abbreviations were used for the eyes: AME, anterior median eyes; ALE, anterior lateral eyes; PME, posterior median eyes; PLE, posterior lateral eyes. The specimens will be deposited in the Manchester Museum of the University of Manchester (MMUE). 

A new species of Acanthodactylus Fitzinger, 1834 (Sauria: Lacertidae) from the Zagros Mountains, Iran

Zootaxa ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5047 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-32
Author(s):  
OMID MOZAFFARI ◽  
SIMA MOHAMMADI ◽  
REIHANEH SABERI-PIROOZ ◽  
FARAHAM AHMADZADEH
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Endemic Species ◽  
Genetic Data ◽  
Zagros Mountains ◽  
Widespread Species ◽  
The Third ◽  
Western Asia ◽  
Approaches To Study ◽  
A New Species ◽  
Iranian Populations

Acanthodactylus boskianus is a widespread species in Northern Africa and Western Asia. In this study, we used morphological and genetic approaches to study populations of A. boskianus from the Zagros Mountains in western Iran, the easternmost limit of the species’ distribution. Our morphological and genetic data indicate that populations of A. boskianus in Iran are distinct from other populations of A. boskianus. Therefore, we describe the Iranian populations as Acanthodactylus zagrosicus sp. nov. The new species is the third endemic species of Acanthodactylus in Iran and the ninth Acanthodactylus species distributed in Iran overall. According to our surveys, this species is distributed widely in the Zagros Mountains including Kermanshah, Lorestan, Ilam, and Khuzestan Provinces.  

scholarly journals DIONYSIA JAMZADIAE (PRIMULACEAE), A NEW SPECIES FROM THE FARS PROVINCE OF IRAN

2021 ◽  
Vol 78 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
M. Lidén ◽  
M. Irvine ◽  
A. Alvén ◽  
I. Mehregan
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Type Locality ◽  
Fars Province ◽  
Zagros Mountains ◽  
A New Species

Dionysia jamzadiae Lidén, M.Irvine, Alvén & Mehregan, from the east Zagros Mountains, Fars, Iran, is described as new to science. It belongs in section Dionysiopsis and is similar to D. oreodoxa Bornm. but differs in, for example, its sparsely glandular hairy or almost glabrous corolla with emarginated lobes (densely non-glandular pubescent with entire lobes in D. oreodoxa). Dionysia jamzadiae is known from two places and is quite abundant at the type locality.

Donysia avia (Primulaceae), a new species from Zagros Mountains, Iran

Phytotaxa ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 511 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
IRAJ MEHREGAN ◽  
SIMIN YOUNESI ◽  
MAGNUS LIDÉN
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Related Species ◽  
Similar Species ◽  
Zagros Mountains ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
A New Species

Dionysia avia, a new species from Esfahan province of Iran, is described, illustrated and compared with similar and related species. The new species is similar to D. bachtiarica and D. lamingtonii, but differs from the former mainly in showing isophylly and having abaxially pubescent leaves, pubescent calyx lobes and corollas, and capsules with 5–6 seeds, and can be distinguished from the latter mainly by its looser habit, softer and larger leaves, and calyx split to the base. A distribution map and a key to D. avia and similar species is provided.

A new species of Eumeces Wiegmann 1834 (Sauria: Scincidae) from Iran

Zootaxa ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 4320 (2) ◽  
pp. 289 ◽  
Author(s):  
HIVA FAIZI ◽  
NASRULLAH RASTEGAR-POUYANI ◽  
ESKANDAR RASTEGAR-POUYANI ◽  
ROMAN NAZAROV ◽  
NASTARAN HEIDARI ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Scattered Light ◽  
Identification Key ◽  
Zagros Mountains ◽  
Iranian Plateau ◽  
Molecular Analyses ◽  
Species Ranges ◽  
Mitochondrial Markers ◽  
Lateral Lines ◽  
A New Species

We describe a new species of skink in the genus Eumeces Wiegmann 1834 from Iran. Eumeces persicus sp. nov. is a medium-sized skink, distinguished by two clear, wide, and brown lateral lines extending from the ear opening to the hindlimbs, with scattered light orange spots, and two median rows of dorsal scales broadly enlarged in eight longitudinal rows. The new species ranges from southern Tehran to Kerman Province along the eastern slopes of the Zagros Mountains towards the Iranian plateau. We provide morphological comparisons of the new species with other Eumeces species from the region and molecular analyses of two mitochondrial markers (16S and Cytb). We also present taxonomic and phylogenetic accounts, with an updated identification key for the genus Eumeces in Iran and surrounding regions. 

A new species of the genus Microgecko Nikolsky, 1907 (Sauria: Gekkonidae) from the southern Zagros Mountains, Iran

Zootaxa ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 4648 (3) ◽  
pp. 435-454 ◽  
Author(s):  
ALI GHOLAMIFARD ◽  
NASRULLAH RASTEGAR-POUYANI ◽  
ESKANDAR RASTEGAR-POUYANI
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Molecular Study ◽  
Identification Key ◽  
Diagnostic Character ◽  
Single Pair ◽  
Fars Province ◽  
Zagros Mountains ◽  
Western Iran ◽  
Northwestern India ◽  
A New Species

The dwarf geckos of the genus Microgecko Nikolsky, 1907 comprise five recognized species, ranging from western Iran to northwestern India. Iran harbors four species of the genus Microgecko. Until now, all populations of the genus Microgecko with a single pair of the postmental shields (as a key diagnostic character) were assigned to M. helenae. Here, based on significant differences in scalation characters, distinct coloration, and ecological peculiarities of habitat as well as support of our present molecular study we distinguish and describe a new species, Microgecko varaviensis sp. nov. within the M. helenae complex, from the southern regions of the Zagros Mountains in Fars Province, southern Iran. Detailed information and an updated identification key for the genus Microgecko are also presented. 

scholarly journals What is Astragalus wiesneri? Disentangling a new species from its relatives in section Anthylloidei

2021 ◽  
Vol 77 (2) ◽  
pp. e103
Author(s):  
Amir H. Pahlevani ◽  
Ali Asghar Maasoumi ◽  
Shahrokh Kazempour-Osaloo
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Nrdna Its ◽  
Zagros Mountains ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
Likelihood Methods ◽  
Maximum Likelihood Methods ◽  
Close Relatives ◽  
Astragalus Sect ◽  
A New Species

Here, we describe and illustrate a new alpine species of Astragalus sect. Anthylloidei from Iran. Astragalus wiesneri sp. nov., an interesting and rare species, is only known from the type locality in the Bul Mountain (near Eghlid city) in the southern Zagros Mountains. The new species is compared with close relatives, including A. nigrohirsutus and A. lalesarensis, which are also endemic to Iran. In addition, we assembled a dataset of nrDNA ITS sequences of 21 species (22 accessions) representing A. sect. Anthylloidei and ten species of other related spiny-cushion forming sections. Maximum likelihood methods and Bayesian Inference retrieved A. wiesneri sister to A. nigrohirsutus, a species growing in the same area as the new species. The description of A. wiesneri is presented along with a distribution map, some ecological information, field images, conservation status, and pertinent notes.

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