scholarly journals The first troglobitic Pseudochthonius Balzan, 1892 (Pseudoscorpiones, Chthoniidae) from the karst area of Serra do Ramalho, Brazil: a threatened species

2021 ◽  
Vol 40 ◽  
pp. 109-128
Author(s):  
Leonardo de Assis ◽  
Diego Monteiro von Schimonsky ◽  
Maria Elina Bichuette
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Endangered Species ◽  
Threatened Species ◽  
Critically Endangered ◽  
Karst Area ◽  
Critically Endangered Species ◽  
Brazilian Legislation ◽  
Mining Projects ◽  
Maximal Relevance ◽  
Iucn Criteria

Pseudochthonius ramalhosp. nov. is described to Gruna do Vandercir cave, in the Serra do Ramalho karst area, southwestern Bahia, Brazil. This area has an extensive limestone outcrop, with several caves, and the occurrence of potential minerals that are financially attractive for mining projects. The new species shows troglomorphic characteristics such as the depigmentation of the carapace and absence or reduction of eyes. It is a rare troglobitic species, and following the criteria of IUCN, we categorized the species as Critically Endangered – CR, IUCN criteria B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii). According to Brazilian legislation, locations, where critically endangered species live, can be protected by law, and we consider this cave/region to be of maximal relevance for protection.

A new critically endangered species of Bertolonia (Melastomataceae, Bertolonieae) from Espírito Santo, Brazil

Phytotaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 460 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-96
Author(s):  
LUCAS F. BACCI ◽  
DIEGO TAVARES IGLESIAS ◽  
RENATO GOLDENBERG
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Endangered Species ◽  
Endemic Species ◽  
Leaf Blade ◽  
Critically Endangered ◽  
Adaxial Surface ◽  
Espírito Santo ◽  
Critically Endangered Species ◽  
Espirito Santo ◽  
Iucn Criteria

We describe here Bertolonia lucernula, a new endemic species from the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. It is only known from one locality, the “Área de Proteção Ambiental Mestre Álvaro”, in the municipality of Serra. The new species can be recognized by the branches and petioles covered with sessile and short-stalked glands and scattered unbranched trichomes, flat leaf blade surfaces covered only with sessile and short-stalked glands, small flowers with a widely campanulate hypanthium covered with the same trichomes as the petioles, calyx with membranaceous, truncate sepals, and short, triangular external teeth, asymmetric and obovate petals, with the apex covered with sessile and short-stalked glands on the adaxial surface. According to IUCN criteria, Bertolonia lucernula should be classified as Critically Endangered (CR).

Lymania involucrata (Bromeliaceae: Bromelioideae), a new ornamental species from Bahia, Brazil

Phytotaxa ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 489 (2) ◽  
pp. 209-215
Author(s):  
EVERTON HILO DE SOUZA ◽  
LIDYANNE Y. S. AONA ◽  
FERNANDA V. D. SOUZA ◽  
ELTON M. C. LEME
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Endangered Species ◽  
Atlantic Forest ◽  
Critically Endangered ◽  
Critically Endangered Species ◽  
Ornamental Species ◽  
Shape And Size

The authors describe, discuss, and illustrate Lymania involucrata, a new ornamental species from the Atlantic Forest in the municipality of Igrapiúna, Bahia, Brazil, here considered a critically endangered species. The new species is morphologically related to L. brachycaulis but clearly diffe According to Sousa rs from it by the well-developed, involucral primary bracts and the distinct shape and size of inflorescence, primary branches, and flowers. A map of the distribution of the species and taxonomic comments are presented.

scholarly journals Pternopetalum paucifoliolatum (Apiaceae), a new Critically Endangered species from Sichuan, China

PhytoKeys ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 166 ◽  
pp. 97-103
Author(s):  
Jian-Fei Ye ◽  
Liang Chen ◽  
Zhang-Jian Shan ◽  
Xiao-Jie Li ◽  
Ce-Hong Li
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Endangered Species ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Sichuan Province ◽  
Critically Endangered ◽  
Full Description ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
Critically Endangered Species ◽  
A New Species

Pternopetalum paucifoliolatum, a new species from Sixigou Scenic Area, Emeishan City, Sichuan Province, is proposed and described. Diagnostic morphological characters, full description, detailed illustrations, and a distribution map are provided. The new species is similar to P. porphyronotum in possessing the 1-pinnate leaves and the abaxially purple-red leaflets, but differs from the latter by shorter stature, fewer leaflets ((1–) 3–7) and rays (5–8), the leaflet margin white-ciliate. The new species, which is assessed as Critically Endangered (CR), was only found on limestone cliffs. We also provide a new key to the species of Pternopetalum.

A new, critically endangered species of Aiphanes (Arecaceae) from Colombia

Phytotaxa ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 298 (1) ◽  
pp. 65 ◽  
Author(s):  
RODRIGO BERNAL ◽  
SAÚL E. HOYOS-GÓMEZ ◽  
FINN BORCHSENIUS
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Endangered Species ◽  
Small Area ◽  
Species Complex ◽  
Hydroelectric Plant ◽  
Critically Endangered ◽  
Critically Endangered Species ◽  
A New Species

Aiphanes argos is a new species of palm segregated from Aiphanes parvifolia, which is now recognized to be a species complex. Aiphanes argos is one of the few rheophytic members of the palm family, and is endemic to a small area in the Samaná Norte River canyon in Antioquia, Colombia, where it is critically endangered because its populations are threatened by the damming of the river for a hydroelectric plant. The epiteth argos is the name of the conglomerate that intends to build the dam, and is given to the palm as a plea for the conservation of the Samaná Norte River canyon.

scholarly journals Primulina flexusa sp. nov. (Gesneriaceae) from Guizhou Province, China

PhytoKeys ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 159 ◽  
pp. 61-69
Author(s):  
Tao Peng ◽  
Bo Pan ◽  
Stephen Maciejewski ◽  
Fang Wen
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Critically Endangered ◽  
Type Locality ◽  
Guizhou Province ◽  
Karst Area ◽  
Southwestern China ◽  
The Past ◽  
Limestone Hill ◽  
Iucn Criteria

The limestone regions of Yunnan-Guangxi-Guizhou in southern and southwestern China are regarded as some of biodiversity’s hotspots for China’s Gesneriaceae where numerous rare new species of Primulina have been, or are being, described over the past two decades. Primulina flexusa, a new lithophytic species of Gesneriaceae from a limestone hill in a Karst area, from Guizhou, China, is described here with color photographs. It is similar to P. curvituba, but can be easily distinguished by a combination of characteristics, especially in the shape and length of its capsule. We found only one population with approximately 100 mature individuals at the type locality. This new species is provisionally assessed as Critically Endangered [CR C1] by using IUCN criteria.

A new species of Rudgea (Palicoureeae, Rubiaceae) from Espírito Santo state, Brazil

Phytotaxa ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 379 (2) ◽  
pp. 180
Author(s):  
FILIPE TORRES-LEITE ◽  
CARLA P. BRUNIERA ◽  
DANIELA C. ZAPPI ◽  
TATIANA T. CARRIJO
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Endangered Species ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Critically Endangered ◽  
Southeastern Brazil ◽  
Espírito Santo ◽  
Critically Endangered Species ◽  
Forest Remnant ◽  
Espirito Santo ◽  
A New Species

A new endemic and critically endangered species of Rudgea (Rubiaceae) from Southeastern Brazil is described and illustrated. Rudgea minutifolia Bruniera & Torres-Leite is distinguished by its small leaves, a character found in only a handful of species in this genus. The indumentum of the branches, leaves and stipules, low number of secondary veins, corniculate corolla lobes, and vinaceous to almost black mature fruits are also characteristic of this species. Discovered in a forest remnant within the Atlantic Rainforest domain in the south of Espírito Santo state, this species is found only in the municipality of Castelo, an area that has been recognized as prioritary for conservation. Besides the description, taxonomic comments, conservation status, images and illustrations are provided.

Silene miksensis (Caryophyllaceae), a new species from eastern Anatolia

Phytotaxa ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 273 (4) ◽  
pp. 283 ◽  
Author(s):  
MEHMET FIRAT ◽  
KEMAL YILDIZ
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Endangered Species ◽  
Pollen Grains ◽  
Critically Endangered ◽  
Similar Species ◽  
Eastern Anatolia ◽  
Perennial Species ◽  
Morphological Comparison ◽  
Critically Endangered Species ◽  
A New Species

A new perennial species, Silene miksensis (Silene sect. Pinifolia, Caryophyllaceae), is described and illustrated from eastern Anatolia, Turkey. A morphological comparison with the morphologically similar species is given as well as the ultrastructure of the seed and pollen grains. S. miksensis is assested as a Critically Endangered species according to IUCN [criterion B2ab (iii)].

Two new and endangered species of Syngonanthus (Eriocaulaceae) from Chapada dos Veadeiros, Goiás, Brazil

Phytotaxa ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 212 (4) ◽  
pp. 271 ◽  
Author(s):  
MAURICIO TAKASHI COUTINHO WATANABE ◽  
Lívia Echternacht ◽  
Nancy Hensold ◽  
Paulo Takeo Sano
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Endangered Species ◽  
Threatened Species ◽  
Private Property ◽  
Iucn Red List ◽  
Red List ◽  
Critically Endangered ◽  
Critical Areas ◽  
Two New Species ◽  
Threatened Status

We describe and illustrate two new species of Syngonanthus from Chapada dos Veadeiros (Central highlands of Brazil), an area known for its high number of endemic and threatened species, such as those described here. These species have a restricted distribution and inhabit critical areas. Syngonanthus incurvifolius has not been collected since 1994 and is critically endangered; Syngonanthus vittatus is known only from a small somewhat disturbed area, on private property, and is endangered. Evaluation of threatened status was provided by CNCFlora, the IUCN Red List Authority in Brazil.

Stryphnodendron flavotomentosum (Leguminosae, Caesalpinioideae, mimosoid clade), a New Species from the Atlantic Forest, Brazil

2021 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-74
Author(s):  
Alexandre Gibau de Lima ◽  
Juliana de Paula-Souza ◽  
Viviane Renata Scalon ◽  
Vinicius Castro Souza
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Endangered Species ◽  
Atlantic Forest ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Identification Key ◽  
Critically Endangered ◽  
Taxonomic Treatment ◽  
Critically Endangered Species ◽  
Brazilian Flora ◽  
A New Species

Abstract—During a taxonomic treatment of Stryphnodendron (Leguminosae, Caesalpinioideae, mimosoid clade) for the Brazilian Flora 2020 Project, one new presumably critically endangered species from the Atlantic Forest domain was found, and is so far only known to western Espírito Santo state. Stryphnodendron flavotomentosum is described and illustrated, and information on its distribution, habitat, phenology, and preliminary conservation status is provided. Additionally, an identification key for the species of Stryphnodendron from the Brazilian rainforests is presented.

Ignored Biodiversity in Acid Soil Islands in Karst Areas, South China: Impatiens longlinensis (Balsaminaceae), a New Critically Endangered Species

2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 891-899
Author(s):  
Tian-Tian Xue ◽  
Chang-Ying Xia ◽  
Magnus Lidén ◽  
Wei-Bin Xu ◽  
Zhao-Cen Lu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
South China ◽  
Acid Soil ◽  
Molecular Data ◽  
Critically Endangered ◽  
Karst Area ◽  
Morphological Evidence ◽  
Critically Endangered Species ◽  
Karst Areas ◽  
A New Species

Abstract—The karst area in South China is notable for its fragile vegetation and unique flora with many narrow endemic species, and is one of the most threatened biodiversity hotspots in the world. However, the biodiversity of acid soil areas scattered in the karst area have previously been underestimated. With a recent increase of new discoveries of plants and animals, the conservation of biodiversity in these acid soil areas has become urgent. This study deals with a new species, Impatiens longlinensis. The new species is similar to I. yui and I. lasiophyton in having pubescence, two lateral sepals, funnelform lower sepal, and linear capsule. But it can be distinguished by having orbicular to obovate dorsal sepals and oblong to elliptic lower and upper lobes of lateral united petals. Moreover, molecular data and micro-morphological evidence also support that the species is new to science. The new species is only known from a valley near the summit of Mt. Jinzhongshan within an area of less than 5 km2. Based on the Red List categories and criteria developed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, and the threat posed by exploitation for tourism development, we categorize it as Critically Endangered (CR).

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