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Describing to preserve – three new species of Xangoniscus (Oniscidea, Styloniscidae) of unprotected caves in dry areas from Bahia state, northeastern Brazil

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Three new troglobitic amphibious species of Xangoniscus (Styloniscidae) have been described from limestone caves of the Bambui Group semiarid ecosystems (Chacoan subregion) in the state of Bahia: Xangoniscus antiquussp. nov., X. chaimowiczisp. nov., and X. jonasisp. nov. Natural history information is provided for X. chaimowiczisp. nov. and X. jonasisp. nov. Considering the differences between the known species of Xangoniscus and those described in this study, we redefined the diagnostic characteristics of the genus. Moreover, the distribution of Xangoniscus is discussed. The species described in this study, along with those previously reported, serve as fundamental tools for decision-making processes aimed at conserving Brazil’s speleological natural heritage.

Source: Subterranean Biology

DOI: 10.3897/subtbiol.50.139914

Authors: Carlos Mario López-Orozco, Ricardo Borja-Arrieta, Yesenia Margarita Carpio-Díaz, Jonas Eduardo Gallão, Ivanklin Soares Campos-Filho, Maria Elina Bichuette

Institutions: Universidade Federal de São Carlos, Instituto Nacional de Pesquisa do Pantanal, University of Cyprus

Language: English

Topic: Subterranean biodiversity and taxonomy

Subfield: Paleontology

Field: Earth and Planetary Sciences

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: University of Cyprus, Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior, Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico, Instituto Chico Mendes de Conservação da Biodiversidade

Awards: G1661146757, G5197675391