HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Wilson Lourenco has recently published an article on the special genus Microbuthus Kraepelin, 1898 (Buthidae) with the description of a new species from from inland deserts of Mauritania.
Microbuthus saharicus Lourenco, 2023
The article sums up most of the knowledge of the genus and also discusses the special biogeography of Microbuthus.
Abstract:
A new species, Microbuthus saharicus sp. n., is described from the inland deserts of Mauritania; it represents the first exception to the general coastal distribution observed in the species of this genus. With this new description, the total number of known species in Africa is increased to five. The disrupted peri-Saharan pattern of distribution presented by the group is however confirmed. Some comments are also added on the biogeography and ecology of the species.
Reference:
Lourenco WR. The remarkable micro-scorpion genus Microbuthus Kraepelin, 1898 in North Africa; description of a new species with comments on its biogeography and ecology (Scorpiones: Buthidae). Serket. 2023;20(1):1-10. [Open Access]
Thanks to Gerard Dupre for sending me this article!
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