Madagascar is a hotspot for scorpion diversity and endemism. Wilson Lourenco and Lucienne Wilme have recently described three new species of Grosphus Simon 1880 (Buthidae) from the island.
Grosphus eliseanneae Lourenco & Wilme, 2016
Grosphus sabineae Lourenco & Wilme, 2016
Grosphus waeberi Lourenco & Wilme, 2016
In addition, Grosphus bistriatus Kraepelin 1900 is redescribed in the article.
Abstract:
A revised redescription is proposed for Grosphus bistriatus Kraepelin 1900. Three new species, associated with both G. bistriatus and G. ankarafantsika Lourenço 2003 are described. Some comments on biogeographic aspects linking the new species with both G. bistriatus and G. ankarafantsika are also provided.
Reference:
Lourenco WR, Wilme L. Three new species of Grosphus Simon 1880, (Scorpiones: Buthidae) from Madagascar; possible vicariant cases within the Grosphus bistriatus group of species. Madagascar Conservation & Development. 2016;11(2):1-14. [Open Access]
Thanks to Carlos Turiel for informing me about this new article!
Family Buthidae
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