A new species of the genus Paratus Simon (Araneae: Liocranidae) from Thailand

Zootaxa ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 2418 (1) ◽  
pp. 65 ◽  
Author(s):  
LORENA V. ZAPATA ◽  
MARTÍN J. RAMÍREZ
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Type Locality ◽  
Leg Length ◽  
China And India ◽  
Female Holotype ◽  
A New Species

The spider genus Paratus Simon, 1898 was recently revised by Marusik et al. (2008). It comprises squat spiders with a high, almost round carapace strongly narrowed in front, uniform leg length, anterior tibiae and metatarsi with several pairs of strong ventral spines and some lateral spines, and abdomen almost globular. The genus was placed with some hesitation in Liocranidae by Marusik et al. (2008), in its own subfamily, Paratinae. Only three species have been described in the genus, all known from a few samples from the type locality or nearby areas: P. reticulatus Simon, 1898 from Sri Lanka is known only from the female holotype (Deeleman-Reinhold 2001). Paratus sinensis and P. indicus, from China and India respectively, were recently described based on a few specimens of both sexes (Marusik et al. 2008). It seems that Paratus species are very rare in collections, as Deeleman-Reinhold had access to intensive samplings of spiders in regions where the genus occurs.

A new species of Aspidura Wagler, 1830 (Squamata: Colubridae: Natricinae) from Knuckles, World Heritage Site, Sri Lanka

Zootaxa ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 4559 (2) ◽  
pp. 265
Author(s):  
L. J. MENDIS WICKRAMASINGHE ◽  
IMESH NUWAN BANDARA ◽  
DULAN RANGA VIDANAPATHIRANA ◽  
NETHU WICKRAMASINGHE
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
World Heritage ◽  
World Heritage Site ◽  
Type Locality ◽  
Colour Pattern ◽  
Morphometric Characteristics ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
A New Species

We describe a new species, Aspidura desilvai sp. nov., closely resembling A. trachyprocta and the last addition to the genus A. ravanai, from Knuckles massif, Matale District, of Sri Lanka. The species represents the ninth species of the genus known from Sri Lanka, and is readily distinguished from all other congeners by its colour pattern, the scale nature in the ischiadic region, and morphometric characteristics specially from its ratio between the snout to eye distance to its eye width. The species is currently known only from the type locality. 

A new species of Polypedates Tschudi (Amphibia, Anura, Rhacophoridae) from Sri Lanka

Zootaxa ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 3498 (1) ◽  
pp. 63 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. J. MENDIS WICKRAMASINGHE ◽  
D. A. I. MUNINDRADASA ◽  
PRITHIVIRAJ FERNANDO
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Anthropogenic Activities ◽  
Type Locality ◽  
Tree Frog ◽  
Forest Reserve ◽  
A New Species

A new species of frog tentatively assigned to the genus Polypedates is described from the Gilimale forest reserve of theSabaragamuwa province of Sri Lanka. This tree frog is characterized by unique osteological characteristics in the skullwhich distinguish it from all other congeners, such as the presence of a series of maxillary teeth progressively changingorientation from horizontal to vertical from posterior end to anterior; a laterally-curved spine in the quadratojugal bone;and bony co-ossification on the skull resulting in four dorsal spines which are externally seen as protrusions in the parietalarea. Bioacoustic observations of Polypedates ranwellai sp. nov. revealed three distinct call types. High rates of deforestation and anthropogenic activities at the type locality threaten the survival of the species.

A new species of Notiphilides from Amazonia, with a redescription of N. grandis (Chilopoda, Geophilomorpha, Oryidae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 4232 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
VICTOR C. CALVANESE ◽  
ANTONIO D. BRESCOVIT
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Type Locality ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
Female Holotype ◽  
First Time ◽  
A New Species

Notiphilides grandis Brölemann, 1905 is here redescribed based on the female holotype and specimens recently collected in the type locality, Manaus, state of Amazonas, Brazil, and the male is described for the first time. Notiphilides amazonica sp. n. is described based only on female specimens from Peru and Brazil. We provide a key and distribution map for the known species of Notiphilides. 

A new species of Oratosquillina Manning, 1995 (Crustacea : Stomatopoda : Squillidae) from the Indo-West Pacific region with a key to the genus

Zootaxa ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 1775 (1) ◽  
pp. 61 ◽  
Author(s):  
SHANE T. AHYONG ◽  
TIN-YAM CHAN
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Southern Hemisphere ◽  
Northern Hemisphere ◽  
Type Locality ◽  
Pacific Region ◽  
West Pacific ◽  
A New Species

A new species of stomatopod crustacean, Oratosquillina nordica sp. nov. is described from the Indo-West Pacific region (type locality: Taiwan). It is most similar to O. quinquedentata (Brooks, 1886), with which it has been confused. Oratosquillina quinquedendata is presently known only from the southern hemisphere, and most of its northern hemisphere records are referable to O. nordica. Records of O. quinquedentata from India and Sri Lanka require confirmation, possibly representing a third species. A key to the species of Oratosquillina is provided.

A new species of Rhinophis Hemprich, 1820 (Serpentes: Uropeltidae) from southwestern Sri Lanka

Zootaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4810 (3) ◽  
pp. 495-510
Author(s):  
DAVID J. GOWER
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Junior Synonym ◽  
Type Locality ◽  
Colour Pattern ◽  
Type Specimens ◽  
A New Species

A new species of the uropeltid snake genus Rhinophis Hemprich, 1820 is described from near Balangoda, southwestern Sri Lanka. Rhinophis mendisi sp. nov. superficially resembles R. homolepis (Hemprich, 1820) in colour pattern and in its prominent, conical tail shield, but differs from that species in having far fewer ventrals (159–177, n = 13 versus > 195 in the types of R. homolepis and its subjective junior synonym R. gerrardi). The five type specimens and one of the referred specimens of the new species were collected probably between 1894 and 1925, and the only known additional, referred specimens (n = 8) were collected from within ca. 30 km of the type locality in 1972. A lectotype is designated for Mitylia gerrardi Gray, 1858, a subjective junior synonym of R. homolepis. 

A new species of Aspidura Wagler, 1830 (Squamata: Colubridae: Natricinae) from Sri Pada sanctuary (Peak Wilderness), Sri Lanka

Zootaxa ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 4347 (2) ◽  
pp. 275
Author(s):  
L. J. MENDIS WICKRAMASINGHE ◽  
DULAN RANGA VIDANAPATHIRANA ◽  
H. K. DUSHANTHA KANDAMBI ◽  
R. ALEXANDER PYRON ◽  
NETHU WICKRAMASINGHE
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Type Locality ◽  
Colour Pattern ◽  
Genetic Distinctiveness ◽  
Central Highlands ◽  
A New Species

We describe a new species, Aspidura ravanai sp. nov., representing the eighth species of the genus known from Sri Lanka. The new species is readily distinguished from all other congeners by its colour pattern, scalation, and genetic distinctiveness. Our molecular results indicated that Aspidura began diversifying in the Miocene approximately 18 Ma, and A. ravanai sp. nov. diverged from its likely sister lineage A. trachyprocta at least 6.2 Ma. The species is currently known only from the type locality, on the western slopes of Sri Pada Peak in the central highlands of Sri Lanka. 

A new species and a key to species of the genus Coptotettix Bolivar, 1887 from India (Orthoptera: Tetrigoidea, Tetrigidae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 4299 (1) ◽  
pp. 146
Author(s):  
SUNIL KUMAR GUPTA ◽  
KAILASH CHANDRA
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
West Bengal ◽  
Indian Subcontinent ◽  
Type Locality ◽  
Arunachal Pradesh ◽  
Key To Species ◽  
New Name ◽  
A New Species

A new species of genus Coptotettix korbensis sp. nov. is described from Korba, Chhattisgarh, India. A key to known species of the genus Coptotettix from the Indian subcontinent is provided.        The genus Coptotettix is the most diverse genus of Tetrigidae erected by Bolivar, 1887. This genus includes 79 species and subspecies from globally (Eades, et al., 2016), of which, 12 species are reported from India (Shishodia et al., 2010) i.e. Coptotettix annandalei Hancock, 1915 from West Bengal, Darjeeling, Singla; C. conspersus Hancock, 1915 from West Bengal, Siliguri; C. fossulatus Bolivar,1887 from Sri Lanka; C. indicus Hancock, 1912 from Bihar: Chapra; C. latifrons Brunner von Wattenwyl, 1893 from Myanmar, Palon (Pegu); C. lohitensis Shishodia, 1991 from Arunachal Pradesh: Lohit; C. manipurensis Shishodia, 1991 from Manipur: New Churachandpur; C. retractus Hancock, 1915 from Bihar: Pusa; C. hancocki Kirby, 1910 new name for Loxilobus rugosus Hancock, 1904 from Sri Lanka: Pundaluoya; C. testaceous Bolivar from Sri Lanka; C. tricarinatus Shishodia, 1991 from West Bengal: Darjeeling; C. tuberculatus Bolivar, 1887 from Malesia: Borneo. (Here only type locality provided) 

Phylogenetic placement and revision of the tropical Asian crab spider genus Pagida (Araneae : Thomisidae)

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 353 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suresh P. Benjamin ◽  
Crisenthiya I. Clayton
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Type Species ◽  
Cladistic Analysis ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Type Locality ◽  
Phylogenetic Placement ◽  
Crab Spider ◽  
A New Species

The tropical Asian crab spider genus Pagida Simon, 1895 has remained taxonomically unrevised and has never been subjected to phylogenetic evaluation. The present study is designed to investigate the monophyly of the genus, its placement within Thomisidae and review all species. Our cladistic analysis, based on 78 morphological characters from 34 taxa (30 ingroup and four outgroup), demonstrates the monophyly of the genus and shows that Pagida is sister to Stiphropus Gerstäcker, 1873 within Thomisidae. The monophyly of Pagida and Pagida + Stiphropus is well supported. Pagida salticiformis (O. P.-Cambridge, 1883), the type species of Pagida, is redescribed from a series of specimens collected recently from its type locality, Sri Lanka. Pagida pseudorchestes is redescribed based on nine males and seven females. A new species, Pagida minuta, sp. nov., is described, based on four males and one female.

A new species of Phrynus Lamarck, 1801 (Arachnida: Amblypygi),  from Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela, with a redescription of Phrynus pulchripes (Pocock, 1894)

Zootaxa ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 4254 (3) ◽  
pp. 357 ◽  
Author(s):  
DANIEL CHIRIVI JOYA
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Trinidad And Tobago ◽  
Type Locality ◽  
Similar Species ◽  
The Moment ◽  
A New Species

We present the description of Phrynus calypso sp. nov. from Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela This species is very similar to Phrynus pulchripes (Pocock), however after examining Colombian specimens of P. pulchripes (ca. type locality), many differences were found. Characters commonly used in diagnosis of Phrynus species are variable and make identification difficult. Differences in a few structures, like pedipalpal spines, could not be enough to provide a useful diagnosis.  It is necessary to account for variation of similar species in conjunction, and select non overlapping groups of characters. Observations in the variation in both species are presented, pointing out sources of confusion, and suggesting alternative characters to support diagnoses. At the moment, details about variation in many species in Phrynus, like that of P. pulchripes, are poorly known, and for this reason a redescription is provided. 

A New Species of Hemidactylus Goldfuss, 1820 (Reptilia: Gekkonidae) from Sri Lanka with Redescription of H. hunae Deraniyagala, 1937

Herpetologica ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 77 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
A.A. Thasun Amarasinghe ◽  
Suranjan Karunarathna ◽  
Patrick D. Campbell ◽  
Majintha Madawala ◽  
Anslem de Silva
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
A New Species
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