Hidden cryptic spiders: eight new species of Paratropis from Colombia and Ecuador (Araneae, Paratropididae)

Tauber Chiarino, María Emilia - Perafán L., Carlos A. - Pérez-Miles, Fernando

Resumen:

Eight new species of the genus Paratropis Simon, 1889 from Colombia and Ecuador, Paratropis amfe sp. nov., P. aurelianoi sp. nov., P. calarca sp. nov., P. chami sp. nov., P. lluspiosa sp. nov., P. macca sp. nov., P. salsa sp. nov., P. urku sp. nov., are here diagnosed, described and illustrated. Distribution of Paratropis is expanded to Mexico, Venezuela, Brazil, Peru, French Guiana, Ecuador, and Colombia. This work contributes to a better understanding of the taxonomy of Paratropis mainly under a biodiversity crisis scenario.

Detalles Bibliográficos
2025
Mygalomorphae
Neotropics
Taxonomy
Distribution
Inglés
Universidad de la República
COLIBRI
https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12008/54757
Acceso abierto
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