13 March, 2025

A new species of Scorpiops from India

 


Shubhankar Deshpande and co-workers have recently published a study on Scorpiops Peters, 1861 (Scorpiopidae) from India with the description of a new species.

Scorpiops bahunetra Deshpande, Joshi, Ukale, Bastawade, Tang, Gowande, Monod & Sulakhe, 2025

Abstract:
The genus Scorpiops Peters, 1861 exhibits significant diversity, especially in Peninsular India. From our continued arachnological surveys in the Western Ghats and Peninsular India, we describe a new species based on molecular and morphological data. Furthermore, additional sampling revealed new species with distinct molecular signatures, but future investigation is warranted to gather additional data before species are formally described.

Reference:
Deshpande S, Joshi M, Ukale S, Bastawade D, Tang V, Gowande G, et al. In the rocks: An integrative assessment of Scorpiops Peters, 1861 (Scorpiones: Scorpiopidae) in peninsular India with a description of a new species. Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity. 2025;18. [Open Access]

Thanks to Gerard for informing me about this article!

Family Scorpiopidae

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