scholarly journals A new species of Tomopterna (Anura: Ranidae) from the Kruger National Park, with notes on related species

Koedoe ◽  
1975 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
N. I. Passmore ◽  
V. C. Carruthers
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
National Park ◽  
Kruger National Park ◽  
The Other ◽  
Defence Mechanisms ◽  
Calling Behaviour ◽  
Mating Call ◽  
Mating Calls ◽  
New Form ◽  
A New Species

A new species of Tomoptema, T. krugerensis, sp. n., has been recorded from the Kruger National Park, Republic of South Africa.Morphologically it is very similar to T. delalandei cryptotis (Boulenger) but the mating call is markedly different from that of the other members of the genus and this is coupled with small but consistent morphological differences.T. krugerensis sp. n. is known to occur only on a portion of the western fringe of the vast sandveld areas of Mozambique, but possibly has a much wider distribution. Mating call, calling behaviour, eggs, early development and defence mechanisms are described. The affinities of the new form are discussed and the mating calls of other members of the genus are reviewed. Mating call is again shown to be a sensitive non-morphological taxonomic tool.

Claxtonia goni, a new species of Tardigrada (Heterotardigrada, Echiniscidae) from the island of Maui (Hawaiian Islands, U.S.A., North Pacific Ocean), with notes to the genus Claxtonia Gąsiorek & Michalczyk, 2019

Zootaxa ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 4933 (4) ◽  
pp. 527-542
Author(s):  
PETER DEGMA ◽  
HARRY A. MEYER ◽  
JULIANA G. HINTON
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
North Pacific ◽  
National Park ◽  
North Pacific Ocean ◽  
Central Area ◽  
The Other ◽  
New Combinations ◽  
Unequally Spaced ◽  
A New Species ◽  
Lateral Plates

A new Tardigrada species, Claxtonia goni sp. nov. is described from specimens collected in the central area of the Haleakalā National Park, the island of Maui, Hawaii, U.S.A. The new species and Clx. pardalis (Degma & Schill, 2015) together with several examples of Clx. wendti (Richters, 1903) are the only known Claxtonia species with the plates having an intracuticular pattern resembling that on a leopard’s fur. Claxtonia goni sp. nov. differs from Clx. pardalis in the absence of pores on leg plates, in smaller and uniform pores on dorso-lateral plates, in very unequally spaced teeth in the dentate collar, in lesser ratio of internal cephalic cirrus and lateral cirrus A lengths, and in relatively shorter claws in fourth pair of legs. The differences between the new species and the other congeners as well as Echiniscus species with the same cirri composition and similar cuticular sculpture are also defined. The diagnosis of the genus Claxtonia is amended and three Echiniscus species are transferred into the genus with the proposed new combinations: Claxtonia aliquantilla (Grigarick, Schuster & Nelson, 1983) comb. nov., Clx. mosaica (Grigarick, Schuster & Nelson, 1983) comb. nov. and Clx. nigripustula (Horning, Schuster & Grigarick, 1978) comb. nov.. 

Description of a new species of Andaeschna (Odonata: Aeshnidae) from the Western Colombian Andes

Zootaxa ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 4615 (3) ◽  
pp. 594-600
Author(s):  
CORNELIO ANDRÉS BOTA-SIERRA ◽  
JULIANA SANDOVAL-H ◽  
FREDY PALACINO-RODRÍGUEZ
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
National Park ◽  
Distal Segment ◽  
The Other ◽  
Northwestern Argentina ◽  
The Andes ◽  
Colombian Andes ◽  
Unique Shape ◽  
A New Species

Andaeschna is a small and poorly known genus of dragonflies that inhabits the Andes, from Venezuela to northwestern Argentina. Here we describe Andaeschna occidentalis sp. nov., first species of the genus recorded in the Western Andes, specifically from the Tatamá National Park in Colombia. Males of this species can be differentiated from the other four species in the genus by the unique shape of the distal segment of the vesica spermalis. Likewise, females can be distinguished by their smaller and broader cerci (slightly shorter than S9) and its subquadrate point. The discovery of this beautiful species expands the range of the genus, previously known only in the Eastern Andes. 

scholarly journals Acleris sagarmanthae sp. n. a new species of Lepidoptera Tortricidae from Nepal

2013 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
P. Trematerra
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Male Genitalia ◽  
National Park ◽  
The Other ◽  
Sagarmatha National Park ◽  
A New Species

A new species (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae), <em>Acleris sagarmathae</em> sp. n., from Nepal is described. The new species was collected in Lobuche, a locality of Sagarmatha National Park. <em>A. sagarmathae</em> is closest to <em>A. formosae</em> Razowski, 1964, but differs from the other species of the genus <em>Acleris</em> in forewing markings and structures of the male genitalia. Adults and genitalia of <em>Lambertiodes harmonia</em> (Meyrick) and <em>Archips termias termias</em> (Meyrick) are also illustrated.

New faunistic and taxonomical findings of oribatid mites (Acari, Oribatida) of the family Otocepheidae from Myanmar 

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (7) ◽  
pp. 948
Author(s):  
Sergey G. Ermilov
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
National Park ◽  
Morphological Traits ◽  
Oribatid Mites ◽  
The Other ◽  
Primary Forest ◽  
The Family ◽  
A New Species

The first data on the oribatid mites of Myanmar are presented and these belong to the family Otocepheidae. A new species of the genus Eurostocepheus (Oribatida, Otocepheidae) is described from litter of disturbed primary forest of Nat Ma Taung National Park in the Chin State. Eurostocepheus (Eurostocepheus) peterjaegeri sp. nov. is morphologically most similar to E. (E.) mahunkai Mondal & Kundu, 1999, but differs by the shorter notogastral setae c and la compared to the other notogastral setae, setae la pressed to notogastral surface, well-developed lateral prodorsal carinae, smooth genital plates and by the presence of diagonal ridges on the anal plates. A supplementary description of Otocepheus (Otocepheus) heterosetiger Aoki, 1965 which was originally described from Thailand, is given in detail on the basis of specimens from Myanmar. The main morphological traits for this species are summarized.

scholarly journals A new species of perennial Bromus (Bromeae, Poaceae) from the Iberian Peninsula

PhytoKeys ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 121 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carmen Acedo ◽  
Félix Llamas
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Iberian Peninsula ◽  
National Park ◽  
Identification Key ◽  
The Other ◽  
Perennial Species ◽  
A New Species

During a survey of the genus Bromus for the ongoing Flora Iberica, B.picoeuropeanussp. nov., a new orophilous species of perennial Bromus from Picos de Europa National Park, was found, and it is described and illustrated here. This new species belongs to the Bromuserectus complex and differs from the other perennial species of this group occurring in the Iberian Peninsula in its well-developed rhizome, the small innovation leaves and all peduncles and branches shorter than the spikelets. B.picoeuropeanus grows on calcareous stony soils associated with dry places. We provide a description and illustrations of the new species and an identification key for the most related European perennial species belonging to the complex.

scholarly journals A new species of the freshwater crab genus Potamonemus Cumberlidge & Clark, 1992 (Crustacea: Potamonautidae) endemic to the forested highlands of southwest Cameroon, Central Africa

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pierre A. Mvogo Ndongo ◽  
Thomas von Rintelen ◽  
Neil Cumberlidge
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
National Park ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Central Africa ◽  
The Other ◽  
Tropical Rainforests ◽  
12S Rrna ◽  
Freshwater Crab ◽  
Distinct Lineage ◽  
A New Species

A new species of freshwater crab of the genus Potamonemus Cumberlidge & Clark, 1992, is described from Mount Manengouba Reserve and the Bakossi National Park in the tropical rainforests of southwestern Cameroon, Central Africa. Potamonemus man n. sp. is recognized by characters of the carapace and chelipeds. In addition, a phylogenetic analysis based on partial sequences of three mitochondrial DNA genes (COI, 12S rRNA, and 16S rRNA) that included representatives of all other freshwater crab genera found in Cameroon recovered each of the new species as a distinct lineage. A diagnosis and illustrations of the new species are provided, and it is compared to the other species in this genus. Brief notes are provided on the ecology of the new species and the two other species of Potamonemus. An identification key to the species of Potamonemus is provided and its conservation status discussed.

scholarly journals Cryptocarya kaengkrachanensis, a new species of Lauraceae from Kaeng Krachan National Park, southwest Thailand

PhytoKeys ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 140 ◽  
pp. 139-157
Author(s):  
Meng Zhang ◽  
Tetsukazu Yahara ◽  
Shuichiro Tagane ◽  
Sukid Rueangruea ◽  
Somran Suddee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Aspect Ratio ◽  
Internal Transcribed Spacer ◽  
National Park ◽  
Phylogenetic Trees ◽  
Distinct Species ◽  
The Other ◽  
Genome Wide ◽  
Internal Transcribed Spacer Sequences ◽  
A New Species

A new species of Lauraceae, Cryptocarya kaengkrachanensis M.Z.Zhang, Yahara &amp; Tagane, from Kaeng Krachan National Park, Phetchaburi Province, southwestern Thailand, is described and illustrated. This species is morphologically most similar to C. amygdalina in that its leaves are pinnately veined, leathery, and apparently glabrous (but microscopically hairy) abaxially, twigs are yellowish brown hairy, and fruits are 1.36 to 1.85 times longer than width. However, C. kaengkrachanensis is distinguished from C. amygdalina in having the leaves of ovate and elliptic (vs. oblong-lanceolate) with leaf aspect ratio (length:width) from 1.38 to 2.28 (vs. 2.46–3.43), and ovoid fruits (vs. ellipsoid) with stalk distinctly swollen (vs. not or only slightly swollen). In addition, phylogenetic trees constructed based on internal transcribed spacer sequences (ITS) and genome-wide SNPs using MIG-seq showed that C. kaengkrachanensis is not sister to C. amygdalina and is distinct from all the other Cryptocarya species hitherto recognized in Thailand. Analysis including other species demonstrates that C. floribunda should be a synonym of C. amygdalina, but we recognize C. scortechinii as a distinct species.

scholarly journals Beilschmiedia danhkyii (Lauraceae), a new species from Vu Quang National Park, Vietnam

Phytotaxa ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 527 (3) ◽  
pp. 215-220
Author(s):  
BUI HONG QUANG ◽  
SHUICHIRO TAGANE ◽  
HUNG NGUYEN VIET ◽  
TOAN THAI CANH
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
National Park ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
The Other ◽  
Taxonomic Description ◽  
Central Highland ◽  
Terminal Buds ◽  
Photo Plate ◽  
A New Species

The new species Beilschmiedia danhkyii (Lauraceae) is described from Ha Tinh Province, Central Highland of Vietnam. Beilschmiedia danhkyii is characterized by ferruginous hairy terminal buds, branchlets and abaxial surfaces of lamina, subopposite leaves, adaxially impressed midrib and secondary veins, short inflorescence 2–3(–5) cm long, and large ellipsoid fruits 5–8 cm long, by which combination it is cleary distinguished from the other species of Beilschmiedia in the region. Taxonomic description, a table comparing morphological characters of the allied species, and color photo-plate are provided.

scholarly journals A new dwarf chameleon, genus Brookesia, from the Marojejy massif in northern Madagascar

2019 ◽  
Vol 95 (1) ◽  
pp. 95-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark D. Scherz ◽  
Jörn Köhler ◽  
Andolalao Rakotoarison ◽  
Frank Glaw ◽  
Miguel Vences
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Sea Level ◽  
National Park ◽  
Species Group ◽  
The Other ◽  
A New Species

We describe a new species of dwarf chameleon from the Brookesiaminima species group. Brookesiatedisp. n. occurs above 1300 m above sea level on the Marojejy massif in northeastern Madagascar. It is genetically sister to B.peyrierasi, a species occurring in lowlands around the Baie de Antongil, but is genetically strongly divergent from that species in both nuclear (c-mos) and mitochondrial (16S, ND2) genes, and morphologically in its smaller size and distinctly different hemipenis. It is the second species of the B.minima species group from Marojejy National Park, but is not known to occur in syntopy with the other species, B.karchei, due to elevational segregation.

A distinctive new species of wood lizard (Hoplocercinae, Enyalioides) from the Yanachaga Chemillen National Park in central Peru

Zootaxa ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 3109 (1) ◽  
pp. 39 ◽  
Author(s):  
PABLO J. VENEGAS ◽  
VILMA DURAN ◽  
CAROLL Z. LANDAURO ◽  
LESLY LUJAN
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
South America ◽  
National Park ◽  
The Other ◽  
Adult Males ◽  
Transverse Line ◽  
The Andes ◽  
A New Species

We describe a new species of Enyalioides from a mid-elevation premontane forest in central Peru. This represents the seventh species of Enyalioides known to occur east of the Andes in South America; the other six species are E. cofanorum, E. laticeps, E. microlepis, E. palpebralis, E. praestabilis, and E. rubrigularis. Among other characters, the new species is distinguished from other Enyalioides by the combination of an orange blotch on the antehumeral region (in adult males), 30 or fewer longitudinal rows of dorsals in a transverse line between dorsolateral crests at midbody, ventral scales strongly keeled, and caudal scales heterogeneous in size on each autotomic segment. The new species is most similar morphologically to E. cofanorum and E. microlepis.

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