A new species of Spigelia L. sect. Graciles (Loganiaceae) from northeastern Brazil

Phytotaxa ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 404 (4) ◽  
pp. 146
Author(s):  
ARTHUR MACEDO ◽  
EDLLEY PESSOA ◽  
MARCCUS ALVES
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Corolla Tube ◽  
Northeastern Brazil ◽  
Campos Rupestres ◽  
A New Species ◽  
Iucn Criteria

A new species of Spigelia subg. Spigelia sect. Graciles, S. alborubra, is described and illustrated. It is known from Campos Rupestres and Caatinga s.s. in the states of Bahia and Pernambuco, Brazil. It is similar to S. pulchella, based on its exserted stigma and red corolla tube, but S. alborubra differs by its shorter corolla, with a constriction at the apex of the tube, whitish corolla lobes which open only at the apex, and by its inserted stamens. Based on the habit and on the shape of the corolla, it is superficially similar to other species of Spigelia subg. Spigelia sect. Graciles, such as S. gracilis, S. linarioides, S. schlechtendaliana and S. spartioides. However, the new species is easily distinguished from them by its salverform corolla and exserted stigma. According to the IUCN criteria, it is classified as Endangered (EN) due to its narrow distribution.

scholarly journals A cryptic new species of hummingbird of the Campylopterus largipennis complex (Aves: Trochilidae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 4268 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-33
Author(s):  
LEONARDO ESTEVES LOPES ◽  
MARCELO FERREIRA DE VASCONCELOS ◽  
LUIZ PEDREIRA GONZAGA
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
Tropical Dry Forests ◽  
New Taxon ◽  
Museum Specimens ◽  
Campos Rupestres ◽  
As Species ◽  
Light Tail ◽  
A New Species ◽  
Iucn Criteria

A new species of Campylopterus sabrewing is described from eastern Brazilian tropical dry forests occurring below 900 m asl. Its holotype (MZUSP 99024) is an adult female from Sítio Duboca (16°43’19’’S, 43°58’20’’W, elevation 840 m), municipality of Montes Claros, state of Minas Gerais. A taxonomic revision based on more than 1,000 museum specimens revealed that the new taxon, together with C. largipennis, C. diamantinensis and C. obscurus (with C. aequatorialis considered as a subjective junior synonym) should be ranked as species. We provide a key to permit easy identification of the four species. The new species is very similar to the parapatric C. diamantinensis of high altitude “campos rupestres” above 1,000 m asl, differing from it by its smaller size and longer light tail tips, as well as by sternum measurements. Given the several threats faced by the habitat to which the new species is endemic, we propose to consider it as Vulnerable under the IUCN criteria.

A large and enigmatic new eleutherodactyline frog (Anura, Strabomantidae) from Serra do Sincora Espinhaco range, Northeastern Brazil

Zootaxa ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 1761 (1) ◽  
pp. 59 ◽  
Author(s):  
JOSÉ CASSIMIRO ◽  
VANESSA K. VERDADE ◽  
MIGUEL T. RODRIGUES
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Central America ◽  
The Other ◽  
Northeastern Brazil ◽  
Head Width ◽  
Mountain Range ◽  
Campos Rupestres ◽  
Espinhaço Range ◽  
Large Size ◽  
A New Species

We describe a new species of a large eleutherodactyline frog from the mountain rocky meadows (“campos rupestres”) of the Serra do Sincorá, Espinhaço mountain range, Mucugê municipality, State of Bahia, Brazil. The new species is promptly diagnosed from all the other Brazilian eleutherodactylines by its large size (males SVL 40.3–41.1; females SVL 75.2–79.7mm), broad head (head width 43–49% of SVL), presence of frontoparietal crests, pars fascialis of the maxilla deepened, discs absent on fingers, toes with poorly developed discs, first and second toes ridged, and tarsal fold absent. On the basis of these characters the new species is attributed to the genus Strabomantis up to now restricted to southern part of Central America and northwest part of South America.

A new species of Pouteria (Sapotaceae) from Northeastern Brazil

Phytotaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 461 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-61
Author(s):  
ANDERSON ALVES-ARAÚJO
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Atlantic Forest ◽  
Geographic Distribution ◽  
Northeastern Brazil ◽  
Amazon Rainforest ◽  
A New Species ◽  
Iucn Criteria

Pouteria alvesii (Chrysophylloideae, Sapotaceae) a new species from Atlantic Forest is here described, and it is morphologically related to Pouteria pachyphylla, which occurs in Amazon Rainforest. Herein, description, illustration, comments on geographic distribution and phenology information are provided. Based on its distribution and habitat, the new species is assigned as Vulnerable, according to the IUCN criteria.

scholarly journals Monsanima tinguaensis (Apocynaceae), an enigmatic new species from Atlantic rainforest

Phytotaxa ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 173 (3) ◽  
pp. 196 ◽  
Author(s):  
Uiara Catharina Soares Silva ◽  
Renata Gabrielle Pinheiro Santos ◽  
Alessandro Rapini ◽  
Jorge Fontella-Pereira ◽  
Sigrid Liede-Schumann
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Floral Morphology ◽  
Phylogenetic Analyses ◽  
Type Specimen ◽  
Northeastern Brazil ◽  
Atlantic Rainforest ◽  
Southeastern Brazil ◽  
Campos Rupestres ◽  
A New Species ◽  
Janeiro State

A new species of Asclepiadoideae (Apocynaceae) with enigmatic taxonomic position was found in the Atlantic rainforest of Rio de Janeiro State, southeastern Brazil. To ascertain its affinities within the Asclepiadeae, we performed phylogenetic analyses using the plastid regions trnT-L and rps16. Our results strongly support the new species close to the Orthosiinae, but do not support any generic relationship for this species. Based on the floral morphology, especially the corona lobes, which are highly fused, and curved inward at the top, covering the gynostegium, the new species is assigned to Monsanima. This genus is sister to the other Orthosiinae and included so far only one species narrowly endemic to the campos rupestres of Bahia, in northeastern Brazil. The new species, Monsanima tinguaensis, occurs in a protected area, Tinguá Biological Reserve. However, it is known only by the type specimen and is probably vulnerable to extinction.

A new “giant” species of Maranta L. (Marantaceae) from the Atlantic Forest of northeastern Brazil

Phytotaxa ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 357 (1) ◽  
pp. 59
Author(s):  
NAÉDJA LUNA ◽  
EDLLEY PESSOA ◽  
MARCCUS ALVES
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Atlantic Forest ◽  
Leaf Blade ◽  
Growth Form ◽  
Corolla Tube ◽  
Leaf Sheath ◽  
Northeastern Brazil ◽  
Tube Length ◽  
A New Species ◽  
Giant Species

A new species of Maranta subg. Maranta, M. gigantea, is described and illustrated. This is known from the submontane Atlantic Forest in the states of Pernambuco and Alagoas (Brazil). Based on the zingiberoid growth form it is morphologically similar to M. anderssoniana and M. zingiberina, differing mainly in the shape of the leaf blade (lanceolate to oblong or ovate respectively vs. narrow-lanceolate) and number of calli in the callose staminode (one prominent callus vs. two prominent calli). It is further differentiated from M. anderssoniana by being larger plants (up to 1.8 m tall vs. up to 1.0 m tall), with a tomentose leaf sheath (vs. sericeous), larger corolla tube length (9−12 mm long vs. 5−6 mm long), asymmetrically elliptical corolla lobes (vs. asymmetrically oblong) and larger outer staminodes (minor 12−15 × 6.5−8 mm vs. 10−11 × 5.5−6 mm and major 13−16 × 8.5 × 10.5 mm vs. 10−12 × 8−9.2 mm). Due to its narrow distribution, it is classified as critically endangered.

A Synopsis of Dicliptera (Acanthaceae) in Brazil, with the Description of Two New Species

2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 340-348
Author(s):  
James Lucas da Costa-Lima ◽  
Earl Celestino de Oliveira Chagas
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
South America ◽  
The State ◽  
Northeastern Brazil ◽  
Mato Grosso ◽  
The North ◽  
New Synonyms ◽  
Two New Species ◽  
Mato Grosso Do Sul ◽  
A New Species

Abstract—A synopsis of Dicliptera (Acanthaceae) for Brazil is presented. Six species are recognized: Dicliptera ciliaris, D. sexangularis, and D. squarrosa, widely distributed in South America; D. purpurascens, which ranges from the North Region of Brazil (in the state of Acre) to eastern Bolivia; D. gracilirama, a new species from the Atlantic Forest of northeastern Brazil; and D. granchaquenha, a new species recorded in dry and semideciduous forests in Bolivia and western Brazil, in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul. Furthermore, we propose new synonyms and designate lectotypes for eleven names. An identification key to the six accepted Dicliptera species in Brazil is provided.

A New Species of Justicia (Acanthaceae: Acanthoideae: Justicieae) from Northeastern Brazil

2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 328-333
Author(s):  
Camila Alcantara ◽  
Gleison Soares ◽  
Francisco de Assis Ribeiro dos Santos ◽  
Marccus Alves
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Northeastern Brazil ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
Key To Species ◽  
A New Species

Abstract—Justicia rubrobracteata, a new species from northeastern Brazil, is described and illustrated. The new species is morphologically similar to J. aequilabris due to its shrubby habit, and terminal and axillary spicate inflorescences with red flowers. However, J. rubrobracteata is differentiated mainly by the shape and color of its bracts and bracteoles as well as an orangish macula in the corolla, and a torulose capsule. In addition, J. rubrobracteata is only known from northeastern Brazil, from the states of Paraíba and Rio Grande do Norte, while J. aequilabris is widely distributed in Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay. A table with the main morphological characters of both species is included, as well as photographs, a key to species of Justicia for the states of Paraíba and Rio Grande do Norte in northeastern Brazil, a distribution map of both species, and conservation data for the new species.

scholarly journals A new species of scaly blenny of the genus Labrisomus (Actinopterygii: Labrisomidae) from the tropical West Atlantic

Zootaxa ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 2015 (1) ◽  
pp. 62-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
IVAN SAZIMA ◽  
ALFREDO CARVALHO-FILHO ◽  
JOÃO LUIZ GASPARINI ◽  
CRISTINA SAZIMA
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Northeastern Brazil ◽  
Dark Spot ◽  
Rocky Shores ◽  
Southwestern Atlantic ◽  
Western Atlantic ◽  
Light Blue ◽  
Dorsal Fin ◽  
Fernando De Noronha ◽  
A New Species

A new species of scaly blenny, Labrisomus conditus sp. n., is described from Fernando de Noronha Archipelago, off northeastern Brazil. It differs from its Western Atlantic congeners by the following combination of characters: nuchal cirri when depressed not reaching dorsal-fin origin, 68 to 73 lateral line scales, first and second dorsal-fin spines slightly shorter than third spine and not flexible, numerous pale dots overall (light blue in life), opercular dark spot with incomplete and diffuse broad pale margin (orange in life). The new species is a territorial bottom-dweller in rocky shores and is found among algae and in crevices at depths from 0.5 to 6 m. Labrisomus conditus sp. n. feeds mostly on crustaceans (crabs, amphipods) and molluscs (snails, bivalves). The new species increases to five the species within the genus Labrisomus recorded from Southwestern Atlantic.

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