Latest Articles from Check List Latest 100 Articles from Check List https://checklist.pensoft.net/ Fri, 29 Mar 2024 01:05:11 +0200 Pensoft FeedCreator https://checklist.pensoft.net/i/logo.jpg Latest Articles from Check List https://checklist.pensoft.net/ Dryophylax chaquensis (Bergna & Álvarez, 1993) (Serpentes, Colubridae): first record from Cochabamba Department and a geographic range extension in Bolivia https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/120047/ Check List 20(2): 530-535

DOI: 10.15560/20.2.530

Authors: Luis R. Rivas, Gabriel Callapa, Patricia Mendoza-Miranda, Arturo Muñoz, Cord B. Eversole, Randy L. Powell

Abstract: We present novel distributional information on the little-known snake species Dryophylax chaquensis (Bergna & Álvarez, 1993) in Bolivia, including the first record from Cochabamba Department. Our record extends the distribution of this species towards the Bolivian Inter-Andean Dry Forests by approximately 63 km to the west (in a straight line) from the nearest known locality in Vallegrande, Santa Cruz, Bolivia. We comment on the biogeographic distribution, altitude of occurrence, and aspects behavior and natural history of D. chaquensis in Bolivia.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:28:00 +0200
First record of Saddle Barb, Barbodes sellifer Kottelat & Lim 2021 (Cypriniformes, Cyprinidae), on Belitung, Indonesia, with an update of its geographic distribution https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/118375/ Check List 20(2): 524-529

DOI: 10.15560/20.2.524

Authors: Veryl Hasan, Josie South, Fitri S. Valen, Sapto Andriyono, Lucas O. Vieira, Abu B. Sambah, Felipe P. Ottoni

Abstract: Saddle Barb, Barbodes sellifer, is a freshwater fish endemic to Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian archipelago and is here recorded for the first time from Belitung Island, Indonesia. This is a range extension of about 300 km to the southeast from the closest previously known locality on Bangka Island, and, in addition to reporting its occurrence on another island of the Indonesian archipelago, this is the southernmost known locality for the species. We also provide an updated map showing the species’ distribution.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Thu, 28 Mar 2024 07:16:00 +0200
First recorded sighting of the Critically Endangered Tricolour Langur, Presbytis chrysomelas cruciger (Thomas, 1892) (Primates, Cercopithecidae), in Jemoreng Protected Forest, Sarawak, Malaysia https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/112991/ Check List 20(2): 518-523

DOI: 10.15560/20.2.518

Authors: Ahmad Ampeng, Hamden Mohammad, Jack Liam, Madeline George-Pau, Syafiani Osman, Emy Ritta Jinggong, Roslan Borhan, Ishak Hassim, Mohammad Fardy Abdul-Rahman, Shukor Md-Nor, Carl Traeholt, Badrul Munir Md-Zain

Abstract: Presbytis chrysomelas cruciger (Thomas, 1892) is a Critically Endangered langur subspecies that has rarely been studied due to the difficulty of encountering it in the wild. Previously, this subspecies was sighted in Maludam National Park, Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo. Here, we provide the first sighting record of P. c. cruciger in Jemoreng Protected Forest in Sarawak, where a total of eight groups were observed. We urge for further comprehensive studies and immediate conservation action.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:19:00 +0200
The first records of eleven species of the genus Megaselia Rondani, 1856 from Morocco (Diptera, Phoridae) https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/114836/ Check List 20(2): 510-517

DOI: 10.15560/20.2.510

Authors: Fatima Zahra Sliman, R. Henry L. Disney, Kawtar Kettani

Abstract: We provide new records of scuttle flies, family Phoridae (Diptera), from Morocco, which has been very little studied. Eleven phorid species belonging to the immense genus Megaselia Rondani, 1856 are newly reported from the country, increasing the number of known species in Morocco to 12, and the number of Phoridae to 14. Information on the distribution and ecology of each species is provided.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Mon, 25 Mar 2024 13:30:00 +0200
First record of the alien gecko Lepidodactylus lugubris (Duméril & Bibron, 1836) (Gekkonidae) in the Cabo Blanco Absolute Natural Reserve, Costa Rica https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/109773/ Check List 20(2): 505-509

DOI: 10.15560/20.2.505

Authors: Matteo Dal Zotto, Giuseppe Romeo, Francesco Saponi, Tommaso Toldo, Andrea Vaccari

Abstract: Lepidodactylus lugubris (Duméril & Bibron, 1836) is a parthenogenetic gekkonid originally distributed in southeast Asia but introduced to numerous countries worldwide. Its geographic range is expanding in several tropical regions due to anthropogenic activities. Here we report the first presence data for this species from the Reserva Natural Absoluta Cabo Blanco in northwestern Costa Rica. Our in‑situ observation provides evidence that the geographic range of L. lugubris is expanding northwards along the Pacific slope of Costa Rica and, more generally, of Central America.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Wed, 13 Mar 2024 08:38:00 +0200
Newly recorded for the vascular flora of Abu Dhabi: Maerua crassifolia Forssk. (Capparaceae) https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/118191/ Check List 20(2): 499-504

DOI: 10.15560/20.2.499

Authors: Sabitha Sakkir, Salama Al Mansouri, Maitha Al Mansouri, Saif Khalfan Al Mansouri, Lahej Al Mansouri, Maher Kabshawi

Abstract: During the floristic surveys in 2020–2023 in the United Arab Emirates, we recorded Maerua crassifolia Forssk., which is new to the flora of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. This species has a distribution across Africa, through the Arabian Peninsula, to Iran and Pakistan. We discuss the geographic range of this species, its presence in the Arabian Peninsula, and its conservation status. Our new record expands the geographic distribution of the species and highlights the importance of expanding botanical surveys to increase the knowledge on the floral diversity of the emirate.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Wed, 13 Mar 2024 08:22:00 +0200
Towards an inventory of Mexican tardigrades (Tardigrada): a survey on the diversity of moss tardigrades with an emphasis in conifer forests from the Valley of Mexico Basin https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/111175/ Check List 20(2): 471-498

DOI: 10.15560/20.2.471

Authors: Alba Dueñas-Cedillo, Ismael Venegas, Jazmín García-Román, Enrique Jurado, Gerardo Cuellar-Rodríguez, Gabriel A. Villegas-Guzmán, Carlos Fabián Vargas-Mendoza, Enrico A. Ruiz, Francisco Armendáriz-Toledano

Abstract: From a large-scale sampling of limnoterrestrial tardigrades in the Valley of Mexico Basin, in the Huasteca Potosina, and Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary, Mexico, we develop an initial species list and determine the type of vegetation and substrates for most sampled species. In total 160 moss samples and over 2000 tardigrades were obtained, belonging to 17 genera, 35 putative species, one subspecies, of which eight could be accurately identified to species or subspecies, three to affinity, and 15 as morpho-species; the remaining samples were identified to genus, mainly due to the few specimens available and their preservation was not optimal. We provide novel records for one genus and two species from the country. Our estimates on five vegetation types and three substrate types indicates that our inventory is incomplete, and as many as twice the number of species may still be found in these ecosystems.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Wed, 13 Mar 2024 08:06:00 +0200
Freshwater fishes (Osteichthyes, Actinopterygii) in the Riam Kanan River and Reservoir, South Kalimantan, Indonesia https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/111549/ Check List 20(2): 453-470

DOI: 10.15560/20.2.453

Authors: Rizmi Yunita

Abstract: In this study, we conducted an analysis of the freshwater fish population in the Riam Kanan Reservoir, a stagnant freshwater body with a diverse array of freshwater fish species with significant importance for fisheries. Our research revealed that the fish species sampled in the Riam Kanan Reservoir totaled 7,577, encompassing 15 families and 30 distinct species. Overall, our findings underscore the richness and diversity of freshwater fish in the Riam Kanan Reservoir, with the Cyprinidae family being the most dominant. The novelty of our research lies in its contribution to information regarding sources of animal protein and its contribution to ensuring food security. Furthermore, our research emphasizes the adoption of environmentally friendly fishing methods in the Riam Kanan Reservoir, promoting sustainability and ecological preservation.

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Annotated List of Species Wed, 13 Mar 2024 07:43:00 +0200
New record of the slimy eel Eptatretus polytrema (Girard, 1855) (Myxiniformes, Myxinidae) in the extreme north of Chile https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/116819/ Check List 20(2): 450-452

DOI: 10.15560/20.2.450

Authors: Felipe Méndez-Abarca, Renzo Pepe-Victoriano, Enrique A. Mundaca

Abstract: We report the capture of a single specimen of the slimy eel Eptatretus polytrema (Girard, 1855) off the coast of the city of Arica, northern Chile. This find extends the currently known range of the species by 1,600 km northwards from the city of Caldera (Atacama Region) to Puerto Montt (Lake Region). We discuss the importance of finding this species in the extreme north of Chile and the need for additional sampling to confirm the continuous range of E. polytrema between Caldera and Arica.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Tue, 12 Mar 2024 09:37:00 +0200
New data on the distribution of Homonota rupicola Cacciali, Ávila & Bauer, 2007 (Squamata, Phyllodactylidae) in Paraguay https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/117118/ Check List 20(2): 444-449

DOI: 10.15560/20.2.444

Authors: Pier Cacciali, Nicolás Cantero, Lucas Cañete, Davi Teles

Abstract: Of the few endemic vertebrates found in Paraguay, Homonota rupicola Cacciali, Ávila & Bauer, 2007 is considered micro-endemic, globally threatened, absent in conservation units, and restricted to rocky outcrops in a small mountain range, a priority hotspot, known as Cordillera de los Altos. Through sampling efforts in areas surrounding the type locality, we recorded H. rupicola at other sites. Together the current geographic range of this species is approximately 13 km along a segment of the Cordillera de los Altos. Nonetheless, H. rupicola is currently unknown from any protected areas, and non-governmental organizations are working towards establishing conservation units within the geographic range of the species.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Thu, 7 Mar 2024 21:08:00 +0200
Vascular plant, bryophyte, and lichen biodiversity of Agguttinni Territorial Park, Baffin Island, Nunavut, Canada: an annotated species checklist of a new Arctic protected area https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/111568/ Check List 20(2): 279-443

DOI: 10.15560/20.2.279

Authors: Lynn J. Gillespie, Paul C. Sokoloff, Geoffrey A. Levin, Jennifer Doubt, R. Troy McMullin

Abstract: Agguttinni Territorial Park is a large, newly established park on the east-central coast of Baffin Island in Nunavut, Canada. Previous knowledge of the plant and lichen biodiversity was limited and based mostly on collections made during the 1950 Baffin Island Expedition. We conducted a floristic inventory of the park in 2021 and re-examined previous collections. We recorded 141 species of vascular plants belonging to 25 families, 69 species of bryophytes in 27 families, and 93 species of lichens in 23 families. Most of the vascular plant and bryophyte species are new records for the park area, and some vascular plants, bryophytes, and lichens are newly reported for Baffin Island, Nunavut, or the Canadian Arctic or represent significant range extensions. Vascular plant species diversity varied greatly among localities, with inland valleys at the heads of fiords showing highest diversity and interior rocky barrens showing the lowest.

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Annotated List of Species Tue, 5 Mar 2024 12:57:00 +0200
New records and conservation status of tree species from environmental licensing studies in highly human-modified areas in Bahia, northeastern Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/114284/ Check List 20(2): 268-278

DOI: 10.15560/20.2.268

Authors: Aline Costa da Mota, Lander de Jesus Alves, Denise Morais Loureiro, Eduardo Saar Santos, Jefferson Carvalho-Sobrinho

Abstract: Based on fieldwork for licensing environmental impact studies in Bahia, northeastern Brazil, we present new records of five tree species, including two species known only from their type locality. The records mostly originate from highly human-modified areas in Atlantic Forest, which we argue that should not be underestimated by environmental licensing studies. We assess the conservation status of the five species and highlight the importance of using trained botanists for recording species of conservation concern. Our data demonstrate that studies for environmental licensing can contribute knowledge and aid in biodiversity conservation.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 1 Mar 2024 10:22:00 +0200
New records of sea anemones (Cnidaria, Anthozoa, Actiniaria) from El Salvador, Eastern Pacific https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/110351/ Check List 20(2): 258-267

DOI: 10.15560/20.2.258

Authors: Adriana Ramírez-Orellana, Johanna Segovia, Fabián H. Acuña, Agustín Garese, Ricardo González-Muñoz

Abstract: We report the first records of the sea anemones Anthopleura mariscali, Anthopleura nigrescens, and Exaiptasia diaphana in the Protected Natural Area of Los Cóbanos and Punta Amapala on the coast of El Salvador. Additionally, we extend the known range of distribution of Telmatactis panamensis to south-eastern El Salvador. Each of these species is briefly described, and images of live specimens are provided. The geographic distributions of previous records of sea anemones in El Salvador are discussed. An updated list of 11 species reported in the country is provided.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 1 Mar 2024 10:13:00 +0200
First records of protosteloid amoebae isolated from coastal litter in the Philippines https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/111009/ Check List 20(2): 249-257

DOI: 10.15560/20.2.1

Authors: Christian Elmarc Ocenar-Bautista, Ramon Carlo Balaoro-Banzuela, Celine Yssabell Claudio-Paragas, Don Enrico Buebos-Esteve, Nikki Heherson A. Dagamac

Abstract: The distribution and ecology of protosteloid amoebae are still relatively unexplored, especially in the paleotropics, despite their role in understanding the evolutionary lineage of Eumycetozoans, more commonly known as slime molds. Hence, an occurrence survey was carried out for the first time in the coastal vegetation of San Fernando City, La Union, Philippines to generate a species listing of protosteloid amoebae. Herein, a total of 40 substrate samples, comprising 20 aerial litter (AL) and 20 ground litter (GL), were collected from four collection points along the coastline of the study site to prepare for their inoculation in weak malt yeast agar (wMYA) plates. The culture plates recovered 12 species belonging to nine genera, all of which are reported as new records of protosteloid amoebae for the Philippines. This is the first study to be ever conducted on the occurrence of protosteloid amoebae in Southeast Asia.

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Annotated List of Species Fri, 1 Mar 2024 10:02:00 +0200
Two rare species in Espírito Santo state, Brazil: rediscovery of Apostolepis longicaudata Gomes, 1921 (Squamata, Dipsadidae) and Drymoluber brazili (Gomes, 1918) (Squamata, Colubridae) https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/113384/ Check List 20(1): 242-248

DOI: 10.15560/20.1.242

Authors: Rafael Scherrer Mathielo, Diego Henrique Santiago, Thiago Marcial De Castro, Flávia Guimarães Chaves

Abstract: We report the rediscovery of two species of rare snake in Espírito Santo state, Brazil: Aposto­lepis longicaudata Gomes, 1921 (also rare elsewhere in Brazil) and Drymoluber brazili (Gomes, 1918). Apostolepis longicaudata has gone undetected in Espírito Santo for 66 years and Drymoluber brazili for 46 years. Espírito Santo state has only 10% of its forests remaining, and so the rediscovery of these forest‑dwelling species emphasizes the importance of small forest remnants for the conservation. These species have been assessed as Critically Endangered and Endangered in Espírito Santo state.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Tue, 27 Feb 2024 09:57:00 +0200
Four new records of gymnosome pteropods (Pteropoda, Gymnosomata) in the Campeche Canyon, southern Gulf of Mexico https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/111625/ Check List 20(1): 233-241

DOI: 10.15560/20.1.233

Authors: Zayra López-Cabello, Erik Coria-Monter, María Adela Monreal-Gómez, David Alberto Salas-de-León, Elizabeth Durán-Campos, Adolfo Gracia

Abstract: This study reports four new records of gymnosome pteropods (Pteropoda, Gymnosomata): Pneumodermopsis macrochira Meisenheimer, 1905, Spongiobranchaea intermedia Pruvot-Fol, 1926, Schizobrachium cf. polycotylum Meisenheimer, 1903, and Cliopsis krohnii Troschel, 1854, collected at different depths in the Campeche Canyon, southern Gulf of Mexico, during the winter storm season in 2011 (“Nortes”). These species are illustrated and described, increasing the knowledge of this group in the region. We also present hydrographic conditions of the stations and depths where the organisms were collected.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Mon, 26 Feb 2024 11:28:00 +0200
New record of Myotis ciliolabrum (Merriam, 1886) (Mammalia, Chiroptera) from the State of Mexico, Mexico https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/108181/ Check List 20(1): 227-232

DOI: 10.15560/20.1.227

Authors: Noé González-Ruiz, Estefanía Nava, José Ramírez-Pulido, Diego F. García-Mendoza, Arturo Salame-Méndez, Alondra Castro-Campillo

Abstract: Myotis ciliolabrum (Merriam, 1886) is an insectivorous bat of the family Vespertilionidae and has a wide distribution from British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan in Canada, most of the western and central United States of America to central Mexico. In this study, we report one of the southernmost records from State of Mexico, based on two females collected in 1980 and stored in the Mammals Collection of the Universidad Autonóma Metropolitana. These records increases the knowledge on the distribution of this rare bat in Mexico.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Wed, 21 Feb 2024 15:28:00 +0200
First record of Pontoporia blainvillei (Gervais & d’Orbigny, 1844) (Mammalia, Cetacea, Pontoporiidae) on the coast of Arraial do Cabo, Rio de Janeiro state, southeastern Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/111349/ Check List 20(1): 221-226

DOI: 10.15560/20.1.221

Authors: Marcelo Tardelli Rodrigues, David Steinwender, Bernardo Antonio Perez da Gama, Rodrigo Cumplido, Ubirajara Gonçalves de Melo Júnior, Sarepta Feitosa Araújo

Abstract: We report the first record of Pontoporia blainvillei (Gervais & d’Orbigny, 1844), Franciscana or La Plata River Dolphin, along the coast of Arraial do Cabo, southeastern Brazil. On 8 October 2017, a newborn was stranded in the surf zone of Prainha Beach and was returned to the sea. Although an occasional record, fills a distribution gap of the species’ occurrence on the coast of Rio de Janeiro state and, consequently, helps clarify the distribution pattern of P. blainvillei along the coast of the Brazil.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Mon, 19 Feb 2024 19:06:00 +0200
New records of Maned Wolf, Chrysocyon brachyurus (Illiger, 1815), in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil: consequences for conservation https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/114696/ Check List 20(1): 212-220

DOI: 10.15560/20.1.212

Authors: Juliana Nascimento Martins, Cassiano Alves Marchett, Eduardo Benson Santos Barboza, Samantha Lamperti de Oliveira, Bruno Polese Raminelli, Rodrigo Cambará Printes

Abstract: We document records of Chrysocyon brachyurus (Illiger, 1815), Maned Wolf, from on a private farm in the municipality of Cambará do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The farm borders Parque Nacional da Serra Geral, near Fortaleza Canyon. Twelve new records of Maned Wolf were captured with camera traps between 16 March 2023 and 10 November 2023, in five locations. These records are of significance due to the rarity of this species in Rio Grande do Sul.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 9 Feb 2024 12:31:00 +0200
First verified record of Mastigodryas melanolomus (Cope, 1868) (Serpentes, Colubridae) from Isla del Coral, Nayarit, Mexico https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/111461/ Check List 20(1): 205-211

DOI: 10.15560/20.1.205

Authors: Eduardo A. Gómez-Hernández, Armando H. Escobedo-Galván

Abstract: The occurrence of the Salmon-bellied Racer, Mastigodryas melanolomus (Cope, 1868), on the Isla del Coral in the Pacific coast of Mexico is confirmed through the examination of squamation and the use of other morphological characters. Additionally, we conducted a morphological analysis to assess the differences between M. melanolomus and Masticophis lineatus (Bocourt, 1890), which was previously reported on the island. The results of our analysis suggest a possible misidentification of the previous record. Further investigations and explorations will yield additional insights about whether both species occur on Isla del Coral.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 9 Feb 2024 12:20:00 +0200
First occurrence of Mitostemma glaziovii Mast. (Passifloraceae) in Pará state, Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/115834/ Check List 20(1): 199-204

DOI: 10.15560/20.1.199

Authors: Ediane Bó dos Santos Araújo, Ana Sofia Sousa de Holanda, Dávia Marciana Talgatti

Abstract: We report the first occurrence record of Mitostemma glaziovii Mast. from Pará state, Brazil. We collected specimens of this species in Oriximiná city, at the Estação Ecológica do Grão-Pará. This new record is an important contribution to understanding the geographic distribution of M. glaziovii in Brazil.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Thu, 8 Feb 2024 12:35:00 +0200
An updated checklist of the marine birds (Aves) of Golfo Dulce, southern Costa Rica https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/99157/ Check List 20(1): 184-198

DOI: 10.15560/20.1.184

Authors: Alejandra Rojas-Barrantes, Luis Sandoval

Abstract: Golfo Dulce is a fjord-like embayment on the southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica, which encompasses the marine protected area of Piedras Blancas National Park. The gulf is surrounded by mangroves, rocky shores, and sandy beaches that are home to migratory and resident bird species. Here, we provide a checklist of 73 marine birds, including records of six years of annual counts and incidental observations in Golfo Dulce. This paper represents an updated bird list, based on the 1998 Basic Information Units from Instituto Nacional de Biodiversidad. We added 16 species to the list, showing the importance of maintaining a monitoring program of marine birds in the Golfo Dulce area. We have also demonstrated the valuable contributions of citizen science for obtaining scientific information.

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Annotated List of Species Thu, 1 Feb 2024 07:49:00 +0200
High mammalian diversity on the Las Piedras River tributary of Madre de Dios, Peru: An annotated list of species including comments on biogeography and regional conservation. https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/110080/ Check List 20(1): 152-183

DOI: 10.15560/20.1.152

Authors: Carter J. Payne, Patrick S. Champagne, Holly O’Donnell, Liselot R. Lange, Corrie Rushford, Paul Rosolie, David Rosenzweig

Abstract: Several mammal inventories have been reported from the lowland Amazon of Madre de Dios, Peru, but few have been reported for the Las Piedras River. Here we present a list of mammal species from the Las Piedras River. Over a period of seven years (2013–2020), we recorded the presence of mammal species, excluding bats and small rodents, using camera traps and opportunistic sightings. Our study area was near the Huascar-Las Piedras River confluence, 58 km north of the Madre de Dios River and covering an area of 22,430 ha. We recorded 60 species belonging to seven orders, 26 families, and 53 genera, including novel records for the Las Piedras tributary. Notable records reported include Leopardus cf. tigrinus (Schreber, 1775), Galictis vittata (Schreber, 1776), Saguinus imperator subgrisecens (Lönnberg, 1940), Cebuella niveiventris (Lönnberg, 1940), Cyclopes thomasi (Linnaeus, 1758), Coendou ichillus Voss & da Silva, 2001, and Caluromys lanatus (Olfers, 1818).

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Annotated List of Species Thu, 25 Jan 2024 07:34:00 +0200
The first New World record for Zoophthora rhagonycharum (Bałazy) S. Keller (Zoopagomycota, Entomophthorales) infecting Rhagonycha spp. (Coleoptera, Cantharidae) https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/112333/ Check List 20(1): 144-151

DOI: 10.15560/20.1.144

Authors: Ann E. Hajek, James K. Liebherr, Siegfried Keller

Abstract: The entomophthoralean fungus Zoophthora rhagonycharum (Bałazy) S. Keller, previously recorded in Europe from Poland and Switzerland, is now reported in North America from New York State, United States of America. On both continents, this obligate insect pathogen is known only from resting spores found within dead, adult native soldier beetles (Cantharidae) of the genus Rhagonycha Eschscholtz, 1830. Resting spores have undulating, light brown episporia. In New York, columnar rhizoids attach cadavers tightly to the undersides of leaves in the understory of hardwood forests in late June and early July.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Wed, 24 Jan 2024 07:42:00 +0200
First record of Soybean Stem Fly Melanagromyza sojae (Zehntner, 1901) (Diptera, Agromyzidae) in Uruguay confirmed by DNA barcoding https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/112929/ Check List 20(1): 138-143

DOI: 10.15560/20.1.138

Authors: Ximena Cibils-Stewart, Silvina Stewart, Virginia Olivieri, Mario Giambiasi

Abstract: Colloquially known as Soybean Stem Fly, Melanagromyza sojae (Zehntner, 1901) (Diptera, Agromyzidae) is an oligophagous pest of plants in the family Fabaceae, including Uruguay’s biggest commodity crop, Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.). To our knowledge, this is the first scientific record of M. sojae in Uruguay, and we confirm its identity through using DNA barcoding. Characteristic damage to host plants and immature stages of M. sojae were confirmed in Dolores and Colonia, Uruguay.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Tue, 23 Jan 2024 16:29:00 +0200
First record of Anolis sagrei Dumeril & Bibron, 1837 (Squamata, Anolidae) in Sonora, northwestern Mexico https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/109939/ Check List 20(1): 132-137

DOI: 10.15560/20.1.132

Authors: Ana Gisel Pérez-Delgadillo, Rafael A. Lara-Reséndiz

Abstract: Anolis sagrei is a lizard that naturally occurs on various islands of the Caribbean and in Central America. However, it has also been widely introduced in different countries around the world. In Mexico, it is present in seven states with tropical climate Here, we present the first record of A. sagrei from the Mexican state of Sonora.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 19 Jan 2024 07:45:00 +0200
Gymnothorax longinquus (Whitley, 1948) (Anguilliformes, Muraenidae), Long Moray: a first record from Malaysia https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/115100/ Check List 20(1): 126-131

DOI: 10.15560/20.1.126

Authors: Danial Hariz Zainal Abidin, Siti Azizah Mohd Nor, Ying Giat Seah, Mohd Sharol Ali, Nur Athirah Abdul Latiff, Tun Nurul Aimi Mat Jaafar

Abstract: We report the first record of Gymnothorax longinquus (Whitley, 1948), Long Moray, (Anguilliformes, Muraenidae), from the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. A single specimen was collected during a bottom-trawl survey in the exclusive economic zone off Malaysia in the South China Sea. Gymnothorax longinquus was previously recorded from populations in Australia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Vietnam. We present detailed morphometric and meristic data, along with brief diagnostic characters.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Thu, 18 Jan 2024 14:32:00 +0200
A collection and analysis of amphibians and reptiles from Nicaragua with new country and departmental records https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/110184/ Check List 20(1): 58-125

DOI: 10.15560/20.1.58

Authors: José Gabriel Martínez-Fonseca, Iris A. Holmes, Javier Sunyer, Erin P. Westeen, Maggie R. Grundler, Peter A. Cerda, Maynor A. Fernández-Mena, Julio C. Loza-Molina, Ivan V. Monagan Jr., Daniel Nondorf, Gregory G. Pandelis, Alison R. Davis Rabosky

Abstract: Nicaragua is a biodiverse country, but documented herpetological specimens are underrepresented compared to neighboring countries. In 2018 we conducted a collaborative expedition between the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology and Nicaraguan biologists. We visited sites in the Pacific Low‑ lands, Caribbean Lowlands, and the Central Highlands, representing the three major biogeographic regions of Nicaragua. We collected specimens of 100 species from a total of 106 encountered. We provide acces‑ sion numbers and morphological, genetic, and ecological information for these specimens. We recorded 23 new departmental records and the first country record of Metlapilcoatlus indomitus (Smith & Ferrari‑Castro, 2008), filling gaps in the known distribution of the species within Nicaragua and across Central America. When available for each species, we provide range maps and comparative genetic trees including conspecific reference sequences from the region, making this work a significant addition to existing checklists of the herpetofauna in Nicaragua.

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Annotated List of Species Thu, 18 Jan 2024 13:56:00 +0200
First record of Double-lined Mackerel, Grammatorcynus bilineatus (Rüppell, 1836) (Scombriformes, Scombridae) from Peninsular Malaysia https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/111886/ Check List 20(1): 53-57

DOI: 10.15560/20.1.53

Authors: Ying Giat Seah, Mohd Sharol Ali, Siti Asmal Mat Piah, Tun Nurul Aimi Mat Jaafar

Abstract: Three individuals of Grammatorcynus bilineatus (Rüppell, 1836), Double‑lined Mackerel, were recorded in local fish market in Terengganu, Malaysia. Although in Malaysia G. bilineatus previously has been recorded from East Malaysia, the species has not been recorded from Peninsular Malaysia. Therefore, the specimens described herein represents the first record of G. bilineatus from Peninsular Malaysia. Detailed morphometric and meristic data are presented along with brief diagnostic characters.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Wed, 17 Jan 2024 07:47:00 +0200
First natural occurrence of the entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana (Bals. Criv.) Vuill. on Cosmopolites sordidus (Germar, 1824) (Curculionidae, Coleoptera) in an agroforestry system in the Brazilian Cerrado https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/109853/ Check List 20(1): 47-52

DOI: 10.15560/20.1.47

Authors: Carlos de Melo e Silva-Neto, Francisco J. Simões Calaça, Wander Gomes de Souza, Leovigildo Aparecido Costa Santos, Iara Jaime de Pina, Solange Xavier-Santos, Francine Neves Calil

Abstract: The natural occurrence of the fungus Beauveria bassiana is an indicator of environmental balance. When the agroforestry system naturally presents this entomopathogenic fungus on the banana weevil Cosmopolites sordidus, a pest insect in the banana crops, it reinforces the beneficial effects of this agroecosystem. Thus, this work reports the first natural occurrence of B. bassiana on C. sordidus for the agroforestry system and the Cerrado biome. The natural occurrence of this parasitic relationship indicates that the agroforestry system may favor the fungal occurrence and spread.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Mon, 15 Jan 2024 19:05:00 +0200
Cuphea carthagenensis (Jacquin) J.F. Macbride, Lythraceae: a newly naturalised species from eastern Nepal https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/113391/ Check List 20(1): 40-46

DOI: 10.15560/20.1.40

Authors: Ajay Neupane, Bhaskar Adhikari, Bharat Babu Shrestha

Abstract: Cuphea carthagenensis (Jacquin) J.F. Macbride, a native of South America, is recorded for the first time from Mechinagar municipality of south‑eastern Nepal. This weed has already been in the neighboring north‑east region of India since the 1950s and might have recently spread into south‑eastern Nepal where it is colonizing riparian habitats. We provide a detailed taxonomic account, as well as the distribution, major habitat, and invasion status of C. carthagenensis.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Mon, 15 Jan 2024 18:52:00 +0200
New record of Furipterus horrens (Cuvier, 1828) (Chiroptera, Furipteridae) in eastern Brazilian Amazonia https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/106109/ Check List 20(1): 29-39

DOI: 10.15560/20.1.29

Authors: José Claudo de Sousa Monteiro, Ana Cristina Mendes de Oliveira, Fernanda Atanaena Gonçalves de Andrade, Lorrainy Simões de Sousa, Rebeca Silva Lima, Sayron Mathias Cruz dos Reis, Clarice Alves Corrêa de Souza, Ângelo Gabriel Teixeira Costa

Abstract: The bat Furipterus horrens (Cuvier, 1828) is endemic to the Neotropics, and in Brazil, it is widespread. However, there are few records in the Amazon Region where it is known only from the states of Amazonas and Pará. Here, we report the occurrence of a colony of F. horrens in an anthropogenic environment in the Brazilian Amazon. This type of habitat has not been previously reported for this species. We also compile and update the known occurrences of F. horrens in Brazil. Our new data brings to the number of localities for this species in Brazil to 76.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Tue, 9 Jan 2024 07:14:00 +0200
New records of Procellariiformes in the Fernando de Noronha archipelago: who is looking out for them? https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/109805/ Check List 20(1): 12-28

DOI: 10.15560/20.1.12

Authors: Lucas Penna Soares Santos, Fábio Olmos, Taysa Alves Rocha, Maria Clara Gonçalves de Queiroz Brito, Gisiane Rodrigues Lima, Cecilia Licarião Barreto Luna, Rodrigo Augusto Torres, Ricardo Araujo, Patricia Pereira Serafini

Abstract: Little is known on seabirds of the order Procellariiformes which visit the Brazilian oceanic islands. Herein, we present new records of five birds found stranded in the Fernando de Noronha archipelago: Fregetta tropica melanoleuca Salvadori, 1908, Ardenna grisea (Gmelin, 1789), Puffinus lherminieri Lesson, 1839, and Hydrobates leucorhous (Vieillot, 1818). Citizen‑science platforms include only one documentation for each of these species, but there is potential for greater detection. Pelagic birds have rarely been reported in recent decades, and continued monitoring is needed for better understanding of their distribution patterns.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 5 Jan 2024 21:22:00 +0200
Range extension and new records of Tailed Tailless Bat, Anoura caudifer (É. Geoffroy, 1818), in northeastern Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/109149/ Check List 20(1): 1-11

DOI: 10.15560/20.1.1

Authors: Beatriz D. Natividade, Marcione Brito de Oliveira, Patrício Adriano da Rocha, Nádia M. C. Santos-Cavalcante, José Luís Passos Cordeiro, Valéria da C. Tavares

Abstract: We report on the occurrence of Anoura caudifer (É. Geoffory, 1818) in northeastern Brazil and expand its known geographic distribution. The new records are from the Ceará and Bahia states. The record from Ceará is the first from that state, and the two new records from Bahia are from the northern part of that state. These records extend the known distribution of A. caudifer by 600 km in the eastern South America.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Wed, 3 Jan 2024 15:30:00 +0200
The first documented record of Acomys dimidiatus (Cretzschmar, 1826), Eastern Spiny Mouse (Rodentia, Muridae) from Lebanon https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/109012/ Check List 19(6): 1061-1064

DOI: 10.15560/19.6.1061

Authors: Mounir R. Abi-Said, Elie El Haddad

Abstract: We report the first documented record of Acomys dimidiatus (Cretzschmar, 1826) from Lebanon. An opportunistic trapping was carried on in Hima Ibl Al Saqi, southern Lebanon for five consecutive nights during the spring and fall of 2022. Four spiny mice were trapped, and their morphometric measurements were recorded. These measurements resemble those documented for this species in other parts of the Middle East. Our new record extends the known distribution of Acomys dimidiatus approximately 45 km away from its most northern known geographic range.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Wed, 20 Dec 2023 07:00:00 +0200
New record of Batillipes dandarae Santos, Rocha, Gomes Jr. & Fontoura, 2017 (Tardigrada, Heterotardigrada) from the southeast Brazilian coast https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/109386/ Check List 19(6): 1055-1060

DOI: 10.15560/19.6.1055

Authors: Marlon Pereira da Silva, Erika Santos, André R. S. Garraffoni

Abstract: We present new records of the tardigrade Batillipes dandarae Santos, Rocha, Gomes Jr. & Fontoura, 2017 from the north coast of São Paulo state in southeastern Brazil. The species was identified using both light and scanning electron microscopy. This report has a biogeographic importance since we extend this species’ geographic range to two distinct marine ecoregions. The new records are also the first from outside the species’ type locality.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Mon, 18 Dec 2023 13:44:00 +0200
First record of Coendou ichillus (Voss & da Silva, 2001) (Rodentia, Erethizontidae) from Tambopata province in southeastern Peru https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/110007/ Check List 19(6): 1049-1053

DOI: 10.15560/19.6.1049

Authors: Holly O'Donnell

Abstract: Coendu ichillus is a species of dwarf porcupine (Rodentia, Erethizontidae) found in the Neotropics. First described in 2001 from Ecuador and Iquitos, Peru, its known range has since been expanded to include the Amazonia of southern Ecuador, Peru, Colombia, and Brazil. Here I report a new distribution record of C. ichillus representing the first record from the province of Tambopata in the Madre de Dios region of southeastern Peru.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Mon, 18 Dec 2023 12:56:00 +0200
New records of arthropods from the priority Natura 2000 habitats in Estonian coastal areas https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/111005/ Check List 19(6): 1029-1048

DOI: 10.15560/19.6.1029

Authors: Kaarel Sammet, Mylene R. Martinez, Kadri Tali, Indrek Melts

Abstract: The ground-dwelling arthropod fauna of Estonia has been unevenly studied, and there are significant gaps of knowledge regarding microarthropods. Our study focused on alvars and both coastal and wooded grasslands within the Natura 2000 network in Estonia. Forty-four previously unrecorded species were found, and the presence of two species in Estonia is confirmed. Seven species of Araneae, Talavera thorelli (Kulczyński, 1891), Micaria micans (Blackwall, 1858), Drassodes cupreus (Blackwall, 1834), Pardosa maisa Hippa & Mannila, 1982, Rugathodes instabilis (Pickard-Cambridge, 1871), Donacochara speciosa (Thorell, 1875), and Pocadicnemis juncea (Locket & Millidge, 1953), three species of Prostigmata, Cunaxa capreolus (Berlese, 1890), Scirula impressa Berlese, 1887, and Storchia robusta (Berlese, 1885), and two species of Mesostigmata, Alloparasitus pratensis (Huhta & Karg, 2010) and Urotrachytes formicaria (Lubbock, 1881), are recorded for the first time from the Baltic states. The records of Diachromus germanus (Linnaeus, 1758) and the invasive Mermessus trilobatus (Emerton, 1882) represent the northernmost occurrences in Europe.

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Annotated List of Species Fri, 15 Dec 2023 08:20:00 +0200
Range extension and the northern limit of the Chilean endemic Anabittacus iridipennis Kimmins, 1929 (Mecoptera, Bittacidae), with an updated distribution and biological notes https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/112802/ Check List 19(6): 1021-1027

DOI: 10.15560/19.6.1021

Authors: Rodrigo M. Barahona-Segovia, Javiera Chinga, Josefina Hepp

Abstract: Chile has six species of Mecoptera, among which is Anabittacus iridipennis Kimmins, 1929. The genus Anabittacus Kimmins, 1929 (family Bittacidae) is monotypic and highly endemic to the southern part of the country. Here, we report two new localities for the rare A. iridipennis in southern Chile, specifically in the Los Ríos Region. Our new data extend the northern geographical limits of this species from the locality type. We provide a detailed diagnosis of this species and notes about the biology and the habitat of this enigmatic species.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 15 Dec 2023 08:05:00 +0200
Matisia gentryi and M. tinamastiana (Malvaceae), two species newly recorded from Panama and an updated key to Matisia species in this country https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/110169/ Check List 19(6): 1013-1020

DOI: 10.15560/19.6.1013

Authors: José Luis Fernández-Alonso, Ernesto Campos-Pineda

Abstract: Matisia Bonpl. is a genus of Malvaceae (Matisieae) that is distributed from Nicaragua to Brazil. Twelve species of Matisia have been recorded in Panama. In this article, we add two species to the Panamanian flora, Matisia gentryi Fern.Alonso and M. tinamastiana A.Estrada & Cascante, and provide for both species full descriptions, images, a distribution map, taxonomic notes, and conservation status. Additionally, we provide an identification key for Matisia in Panama and propose the synonymization of Matisia sect. Tuberculatae Fern.Alonso under Matisia sect. Matisia.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Wed, 13 Dec 2023 12:18:00 +0200
The mangal flora diversity of Del Carmen Forest on Siargao Island, Philippines https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/110097/ Check List 19(6): 983-1011

DOI: 10.15560/19.6.983

Authors: Genea Nichole G. Cortez, Jorge Anton D. Ordas, Sarah Grace S. Zamudio, Carmela Dawn D. Caguioa, Mary Ashley A. Rodriguez, Rosario R. Rubite, Danilo N. Tandang, Cecilia B. Moran

Abstract: The municipality of Del Carmen, Siargao Island, hosts one of the Philippines’ most important contiguous mangrove stands. However, there is limited knowledge about the area’s floral assemblages and communities. Hence, we provide a comprehensive species list through exhaustive botanical explorations within its 11 barangays. We report 166 species in 145 genera and 73 families, of which 20 are true mangrove species. Twenty species are Philippine endemics, and seven are threatened based on the IUCN listing. The most dominant families in the area in terms of density are Rhizophoraceae and Rubiaceae, and the dominating species include Rhizophora mucronata Lam. and R. apiculata Blume. Our results exhibit a very high diversity for the entire municipality, with barangays Del Carmen and Katipunan demonstrating the highest diversity among the 11 barangays. We emphasize the value of floristic surveys as essential baseline information in formulating effective conservation and management strategies for these vital wetland ecosystems.

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Annotated List of Species Thu, 7 Dec 2023 12:50:00 +0200
New data on and the easternmost record of the Javan endemic Pearly Tree Frog, Nyctixalus margaritifer Boulenger, 1882 (Anura, Rhacophoridae) https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/113257/ Check List 19(6): 971-982

DOI: 10.15560/19.6.971

Authors: Berry Fakhry Hanifa, Luhur Septiadi, Muhammad Asmuni Hasyim, Muhammad Fathoni, Kartika Prabasari, Muhammad Prayogi Erfanda, Mahmuddin Rahmadana, Hendro Widjanarko, Nia Kurniawan

Abstract: New locality records and a range extension of the Javan endemic Pearly Tree Frog, Nyctixalus margaritifer Boulenger, 1882 are reported from Central Java and East Java. Our new data include the easternmost record in Java, a record from the eastern edge of Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, which is approximately 142 km west of the species’ type locality in Gunung Willis in East Java. This tree-frog species inhabits undisturbed rainforest with a dense canopy and vegetation at elevations up to 1,200 m a.s.l. Based on a morphometric analysis of newly collected specimens, we found observable differences in several morphological characters. However, more specimens are needed to confirm the taxonomic status of the rare, endemic, and poorly known N. margaritifer.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Mon, 4 Dec 2023 14:48:00 +0200
First record and description of the female genitalia of Palingonalia subta Freytag & Vargas, 2007 (Hemiptera, Cicadellidae, Cicadellini) from Amazonas state, Brazil, and distribution map for the genus https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/112633/ Check List 19(6): 965-970

DOI: 10.15560/19.6.965

Authors: Alexandre Cruz Domahovski, Luísa Alasmar, Rodney Ramino Cavichioli, Andrielli Oliveira, Sâmia Leticia Reolon da Cruz, Jefferson Marcelo Arantes-da-Silva, Nayane Silva de Oliveira, Torbjørn Haugaasen, Carlos A. Peres, Andressa Paladini

Abstract: Palingonalia Young, 1977 is a small, poorly known genus of Neotropical leafhoppers comprising only three described species. Here, we describe for the first time the female genitalia of Palingonalia and provided the first record of P. subta Freytag & Vargas, 2007 from Amazonas state, Brazil. Additionally, a distributional map for the genus, discussion about its distribution, and key to species are provided.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Mon, 27 Nov 2023 12:13:00 +0200
Annotated checklist of birds from Triângulo Mineiro and Alto Paranaíba in southeastern Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/108460/ Check List 19(6): 909-963

DOI: 10.15560/19.6.909

Authors: Vitor Carneiro de Magalhães Tolentino, Camilla Queiroz Baesse, Celine de Melo, Heraldo Luis Vasconcelos

Abstract: The Brazilian region known as Triângulo Mineiro and Alto Paranaíba (TMAP) has some areas of high bird diversity. Yet, the region has not been systematically surveyed despite the large transformations its original vegetation has suffered over the past few decades. We report on the most comprehensive bird inventory of the TMAP region, in which we surveyed in 353 sites. For this, we used point transects (11,120 sampling hours) and mist nets (41,920 net-hours). We recorded 469 species belonging to 27 orders and 73 families. Forest-associated species represented 49.04% of the total, grassland and savanna species 38.81%, and aquatic species 11.73%. We found 44 endemic species and 37 species that are threatened at some level. An annotated list of the rare, endemic, and threatened species is provided. This study may serve as a baseline for future studies within the region, including those designed to identify areas of conservation priority.

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Annotated List of Species Thu, 23 Nov 2023 11:52:00 +0200
New records of Aspidoras fuscoguttatus Nijssen & Isbrücker, 1976 (Callichthyidae, Corydoradinae) from the São Francisco river basin, Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/109320/ Check List 19(6): 901-908

DOI: 10.15560/19.6.901

Authors: Matheus Oliveira Freitas, Adriano Hauer, Roger Henrique Dalcin, Luz Elena De la Ossa-Guerra, Roberto Ferreira Artoni, Rodrigo Leão de Moura, Vinícius Abilhoa

Abstract: Aspidoras fuscoguttatus Nijssen & Isbrücker, 1976 is a small, relatively common armored catfish considered endemic to the upper Paraná river basin. Here, based on recent collections, as well as morphological and molecular evidence, the known geographic distribution of this species is extended to the basin of the São Francisco River. Specimens were collected during biological surveys in two unnamed tributaries of the Paraopeba River, in the headwaters of the São Francisco River. The new records may be a consequence of headwater stream-captures between São Francisco and upper Paraná drainages. Continued surveys are needed to assess and mitigate natural and human impacts, including biological exchanges between basins.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Wed, 22 Nov 2023 07:05:00 +0200
Non-volant mammals of the Serra da Fortaleza Wildlife Refuge, southern Goiás, central Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/100815/ Check List 19(6): 883-900

DOI: 10.15560/19.6.883

Authors: Wellington Hannibal, Hermes Willyan Parreira Claro, Ana Claudia Bernardes-Dias, Carolina Alves, Patricia Rezende Bernardes, Thaynara Lorrane Linhares da Silva

Abstract: Protected areas are essential for the maintenance of biodiversity, but we know little about local biodiversity in these areas. In this study, we describe the composition and structure of the non-volant mammal community in the Serra da Fortaleza Wildlife Refuge in southern Goiás state, central Brazil. We distributed 20 hexagons (~57 ha each), 10 in the protected area and 10 in its surroundings. We collected data on composition, richness, and abundance of non-volant mammals using live and pitfall traps, camera traps, and active searching. We recorded 39 species (five threatened) of non-volant mammals. The use of diverse sampling methods allowed for a com-prehensive depiction of mammal diversity and composition, lead to the discovery of new species records for the region, including Marmosa limae Thomas, 1920, Cerradomys scotti (Langguth & Bonvicino, 2002), Hylaeamys megacephalus (G. Fischer, 1814), and Tayassu pecari (Link, 1795). We emphasize the importance of protected areas for the conservation of the mammal fauna in the highly fragmented landscape of central Brazil.

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Annotated List of Species Mon, 20 Nov 2023 07:21:00 +0200
First southeastern Pacific record of Balloon Alfonsin, Beryx mollis Abe, 1959 (Beryciformes, Berycidae), with notes on geographical meristic variations https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/111367/ Check List 19(6): 877-882

DOI: 10.15560/19.6.877

Authors: Katsuya Kimura

Abstract: Four specimens (151–156 mm in standard length) of Beryx mollis Abe, 1959 were collected from the Nazca Ridge, southeastern Pacific Ocean. These specimens represent the first record of the species from the south-eastern Pacific Ocean and extend the distributional range of the species eastward by ca. 10,000 km from New Caledonia, the previously known eastern limit. Comparison with specimens from other regions reveals geographical variations of some meristic characters in the species.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Thu, 16 Nov 2023 07:11:00 +0200
The nematode tapeworm: rediscovery of the bizarre parasite of nematodes, Spirogyromyces vermicola Tzean & Barron (Fungi, incertae sedis) in northeastern Mexico https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/111060/ Check List 19(6): 869-875

DOI: 10.15560/19.6.869

Authors: Martha Santis-Santis, Moisés Felipe-Victoriano, Sergio R. Sanchez-Peña

Abstract: We report the second world observation of the bizarre nematode-parasitic fungus-like organism, Spirogyromyces vermicola, from forest soil at Saltillo, Mexico. It is a benign parasite of nematodes that fills their intestine. Its phylogenetic position remains a mystery, but its morphology and development are reminiscent of Harpellales and Orphellales in the Kickxellomycotina. Spirogyromyces was cultivated in vivo in the original host (Rhabditis) and in Caenorhabditis elegans. Spirogyromyces proliferated in both hosts, and it did not appear to affect significantly health, reproduction, or numbers of hosts. The rediscovery of Spirogyromyces will highlight its potential in the study of parasitic systems in nematodes, including Caenorhabditis research.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Wed, 15 Nov 2023 21:09:00 +0200
New overwintering location of Burrowing Owl, Athene cunicularia hypugaea (Molina, 1782) (Strigidae) in Tennessee, USA, with diet assessed through pellets https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/110885/ Check List 19(6): 863-868

DOI: 10.15560/19.6.863

Authors: Scott A. Rush, Adrián Naveda-Rodríguez, Elizabeth B. Hamrick

Abstract: Reporting new occurrence records of organisms is key to overcome the Wallacean shortfall. Here, we report the first sighting of a Burrowing Owl, Athene cunicularia (Molina, 1782), overwintering on a peninsula in the Tennessee River in Tennessee, USA, during boreal winters 2020–2022. Pellets from this bird showed combination of six species. This is the first record for the species in the Interior Plateau of the USA. Conditions supporting this bird and evidence of it overwintering bear to explore the environmental conditions that support this species in novel areas.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 10 Nov 2023 07:53:00 +0200
First record of Sooty Tern, Onychoprion fuscatus (Linnaeus, 1766) (Laridae, Charadriiformes), from São Paulo state, Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/104338/ Check List 19(6): 855-861

DOI: 10.15560/19.6.855

Authors: Juarez de Castro Cabral, Vanessa Lanes Ribeiro, Gabriela Cristina da Silva, Isabella Cristina da Rocha Boaventura, Lucas Cardoso Laurindo, Cristiane Macedo del Rio do Valle, Rodrigo del Rio do Valle, Claudia Carvalho do Nascimento, Juliana Plácido Guimarães, Carolina Pacheco Bertozzi

Abstract: Sooty Tern, Onychoprion fuscatus (Linnaeus 1766), is a rare species along the Brazilian coast due to oceanic habits. We report the first documented record of this species from São Paulo state, southeastern Brazil. The specimen was found beached in Mongaguá municipality. Morphological assessment, necropsy, and histological analysis allowed us to identify species, reproductive state (non-breeding), and sex (male) of this specimen.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Thu, 9 Nov 2023 18:00:00 +0200
Feliz cumpleaños, 21 years for the Beni Anaconda, Eunectes beniensis (Dirksen, 2002) (Serpentes, Boidae): an update of voucher specimens, species’ distribution, and clarification of locality data of type specimens https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/112252/ Check List 19(6): 847-854

DOI: 10.15560/19.6.847

Authors: Randy L. Powell, Cord B. Eversole, Luis Rolando Rivas, Ashton V. Crocker, Paola De la Quintana

Abstract: Little information for Eunectes beniensis (Dirksen, 2002) (Serpentes, Boidae) exists in the scientific literature and museum data. We review the natural history, diet, reproduction, distribution of this species and discuss its identifying characteristics. We present new records and discuss the species’ distribution in Bolivia. As reported in the previous literature, the geographic locality data of the holotype and paratypes are incorrect. We report corrected data for these specimens and update knowledge of the species’ distributional status and natural history by summarizing novel and existing data from the entirety of this species’ known range. We provide a distribution map based on vouchered museum specimens.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Thu, 9 Nov 2023 07:56:00 +0200
On the distribution and conservation of Sievekingia hirtzii Waldvogel (Orchidaceae, Stanhopeinae): first records from Colombia https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/107130/ Check List 19(6): 839-845

DOI: 10.15560/19.6.839

Authors: Natalia Rodríguez-S, Albeiro Rojas-P, Alejandro Lizcano, Edwin Trujillo Trujillo, Oscar Perdomo

Abstract: We newly report two populations of the orchid Sievekingia hirtzii in the Andean–Amazonian foothills of Caquetá, Colombia. Following the B criterion of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, we propose the categorization of this species as Endangered, due to its small Area of Occupancy and Extent of Occur-rence, the limited number of populations, and habitat fragmentation and degradation caused by the expansion of agriculture. Additionally, we propose actions for in situ and ex situ conservation of this orchid, including habitat protection and cultivation in botanical gardens.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Wed, 8 Nov 2023 14:43:00 +0200
First records of Clubiona hitchinsi Saaristo, 2002 on Ascension Island (Araneae, Clubionidae) https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/110980/ Check List 19(6): 833-838

DOI: 10.15560/19.6.833

Authors: Danniella Sherwood, Yuri M. Marusik, Adam Sharp

Abstract: Clubiona hitchinsi Saaristo, 2002, previously known from the Seychelles and French Polynesia, is newly recorded from Ascension Island, based on comparison of the Ascension specimens against two paratypes. The first detailed figures of the endogyne, based on a paratype, are provided. Characters in this species not found in European species of Clubiona Latreille, 1804 but found in the misplaced hystrix-group in Asia—namely the presence of a spine at the tip of the cymbium, retrolateral tibial apophysis with spine-like tip, and presence of a keel on the tegulum in the male, and copulatory ducts running on the posterior side in the genitalia of the female—are discussed.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Wed, 8 Nov 2023 14:15:00 +0200
First record of Microspingus cinereus (Bonaparte, 1850), Cinereous Warbling Finch (Passeriformes, Thraupidae), from the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/108776/ Check List 19(6): 827-832

DOI: 10.15560/19.6.827

Authors: Gabriel Magalhães Tavares, João Rafael Gomes de Almeida e Marins, Manoel Tuler Filho, Carlos Nei Ortúzar-Ferreira

Abstract: We document from the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the first record of Microspingus cinereus (Bonaparte, 1850), which was observed in the municipality of Barra Mansa in October 2020. The species was originally documented in central Brazil, potentially linked to Cerrado habitats. However, recent observations from eBird and WikiAves databases indicate that M. cinereus has been spreading towards the southeast for several years. It has been considered Vulnerable for almost two decades due to the loss of grassland habitats. Our discovery expands the known geographic range of M. cinereus to eastern Brazil and may have importance for future biogeographic studies and the conservation of this species.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Mon, 6 Nov 2023 18:20:00 +0200
First record of Macrobrachium mammillodactylus (Thallwitz, 1891) (Crustacea, Decapoda, Palaemonidae) from Japan https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/111816/ Check List 19(6): 821-826

DOI: 10.15560/19.6.821

Authors: Yusuke Fuke, Tomoaki Maruyama

Abstract: Knobtooth Prawn, Macrobrachium mammillodactylus (Thallwitz, 1891), is an amphidromous freshwater prawn that occurs in the tropics of the western Pacific Ocean. Here, we report a new record of this species from Miyako Island, in the Ryukyu Archipelago, Japan. The obtained specimens were mature, suggesting that they had overwintered. This record updates the northern limit of M. mammillodactylus and suggests an expansion of the range of this species.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Mon, 6 Nov 2023 08:38:00 +0200
They arrived and don’t stop coming: an update on the distribution of exotic ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) in continental Ecuador https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/107171/ Check List 19(6): 801-819

DOI: 10.15560/19.6.801

Authors: Jefferson Salazar-Basurto, Adrián Troya, Francisco Romero, Alexander L. Wild, Alex Pazmiño-Palomino

Abstract: We present an updated list of introduced ants to continental Ecuador, and compile records of occurrence, as well as map the distribution of 15 exotic species. We analyzed specimens in entomological collections and data from AntWeb, GBIF and iNaturalist. Among these, we add two new records for the country: Cardiocondyla mauritanica Forel, 1980 and Pheidole megacephala (Fabricius, 1793). The former is also the first record for South America, while the finding of the latter shows how little we know about introduced tramp ants. In addition, we add site records for nine species: Cardiocondyla emeryi Forel, 1881, Cardiocondyla minutior Forel, 1899, Cardiocon­dyla wroughtonii (Forel, 1890), Linepithema humile (Mayr, 1868), Monomorium floricola (Jerdon, 1851), Monomo­rium pharaonis (Linnaeus, 1758), Paratrechina longicornis (Latreille, 1802), Tapinoma melanocephalum (Fabricius, 1793), and Tetramorium bicarinatum (Nylander, 1846). Based on our previous fieldwork observations, it appears that our understanding of exotic species richness is still in its early stages.

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Annotated List of Species Fri, 3 Nov 2023 14:30:00 +0200
Diptera species recorded for the first time in Slovakia found along the Danube floodplain https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/110945/ Check List 19(6): 791-800

DOI: 10.15560/19.6.791

Authors: Marek Semelbauer, Ján Samay, Jan Zavřel

Abstract: Four species of Diptera are recorded as new for the fauna of Slovakia: Acrocera orbiculus (Fabricius, 1787) (Acroceridae), Conops insignis Loew, 1848 (Conopidae), Hermetia illucens (Linnaeus, 1758) (Stratiomyidae), and Tolmerus cowini (Hobby, 1946) (Asilidae). The specimens were collected by means of Malaise trap, yellow pan trap, and sweep nets, in the years 2019–2022. Our findings highlight the value of the Danube floodplain from a conservation point of view. The appearance of H. illucens in Bratislava fits well with what is known about this synanthropic species.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Thu, 2 Nov 2023 15:23:00 +0200
Gymnotiform electric fishes of the Tres Fronteras region of the western Amazon https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/106873/ Check List 19(5): 767-790

DOI: 10.15560/19.5.767

Authors: Kevin T. Torgersen, Juan D. Bogotá-Gregory, Astrid Acosta-Santos, Jhon J. Potosí-Chuña, Edwin Agudelo-Cordoba, James S. Albert

Abstract: Gymnotiform electric knifefishes are an important yet undersampled component of the Neotropical aquatic biota. We report on the gymnotiform fauna of the Tres Fronteras region located at the triple border of Brazil, Colombia, and Peru in the biodiverse western Amazon. The presence of at least 33 species of gymnotiforms in the Tres Fronteras region is validated from recent sampling efforts and the review of previously collected materials. A key is provided for the identification of the species that have been collected from the region. We comment on the diversity of habitat utilization and intraspecific colour variation of some species.

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Annotated List of Species Tue, 31 Oct 2023 13:27:00 +0200
Distribution and range extension of Anoura cadenai Mantilla-Meluk & Baker 2006 in the central and eastern Colombian Andes, and comments on the distribution of A. fistulata Muchhala, Mena-Valenzuela & Albuja 2005 in Colombia https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/107392/ Check List 19(5): 757-765

DOI: 10.15560/19.5.757

Authors: Camilo A. Calderón-Acevedo, Darwin M. Morales-Martínez, Daniela Martínez-Medina, Miguel E. Rodríguez-Posada

Abstract: Anoura cadenai Mantilla-Meluk & Baker, 2006 is currently known from the Pacific versant of the Cordillera Occidental of Colombia. Based on the review of additional specimens we present a range extension to the southern Cordillera Central and the western slopes of the Cordillera Oriental, extending its range by 30 km north-west, 138 km south, and 155 km southwest; our data also increase the known elevation of the species from 1600 to 1970 m a.s.l. Additionally, we present a summary of the current knowledge regarding the distribution of A. fistulata in Colombia.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 27 Oct 2023 07:23:00 +0300
Glironia venusta (Thomas, 1912) (Didelphidae) reaches the Atlantic! New records in French Guiana, with notes on behaviour https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/111303/ Check List 19(5): 753-756

DOI: 10.15560/19.5.753

Authors: Paul Alexandre, Benoit de Thoisy

Abstract: We report observations of Glironia venusta Thomas, 1912, Bushy-tailed Opossum, from coastal French Guiana, expanding the distribution of this species 300 km north of its previously known range.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Thu, 26 Oct 2023 08:51:00 +0300
Addition of two species to the Maltese flora: Lythrum tribracteatum Salzm. ex Spreng. (Lythraceae) and Poa maroccana Nannf. (Poaceae) https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/109173/ Check List 19(5): 743-751

DOI: 10.15560/19.5.743

Authors: Gianmarco Tavilla, Pietro Minissale, Leanne Camilleri, Sandro Lanfranco

Abstract: During a fieldwork in Malta in 2023, we discovered two species of plant previously unknown to the Maltese flora, Lythrum tribracteatum Salzm. ex Spreng. and Poa maroccana Nannf. Specific information on their morphology and ecology is provided.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 20 Oct 2023 19:03:00 +0300
First record of Gargaphia paula Drake, 1939 (Hemiptera, Tingidae) from Colombia, with a new host plant and an updated checklist of Gargaphia species in the country https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/109525/ Check List 19(5): 735-741

DOI: 10.15560/19.5.735

Authors: Jean Gamboa, Carolina Fontecha, Erika Valentina Vergara-Navarro, Yennifer Andrea Carreño-Guevara, John Quiroz, Francisco Serna

Abstract: Gargaphia paula Drake, 1939 is recorded for the first time for Colombia in two extreme localities, one in the northern region of the country and the other in the southeast. Moreover, it was found on Calopogonium mucunoides Desv. (Fabaceae), a new host plant recorded for the species.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 20 Oct 2023 18:51:00 +0300
Confirmed presence of Clathrus columnatus Bosc (Phallales, Clathraceae) in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/110411/ Check List 19(5): 727-733

DOI: 10.15560/19.5.727

Authors: Justine Villalba-Alemán, Paúl Mayorga, C. Miguel Pinto, Patricia Jaramillo Díaz

Abstract: In July 2022, we collected three groups of Clathrus columnatus Bosc (Clathraceae) specimens (four mature and eight immature basidiomata) from Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos. We report these specimens as the first confirmed records of this species from the Galapagos Archipelago and Ecuador. We hypothesize that C. columnatus constitutes a recent introduction to the islands. We provide macro- and microscopic descriptions, including photographs of fresh and fluid-preserved basidiomata, and comments on the species’ taxonomy, ecology, and distribution.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Mon, 16 Oct 2023 13:33:00 +0300
Geographic range extension of the Spix’s Disk-winged Bat, Thyroptera tricolor Spix, 1823 (Chiroptera, Thyropteridae)—first record from Santa Catarina, southern Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/105506/ Check List 19(5): 719-725

DOI: 10.15560/19.5.719

Authors: Fernando Carvalho, Karolaine P. Supi, Beatriz F. L. Luciano, Artur S. Sobrinho, Sam Generoso, Victor Quintas, Sérgio L. Althoff

Abstract: We captured the Spix’s Disk-winged Bat, Thyroptera tricolor Spix, 1823, at two locations in Santa Catarina state, southern Brazil. These are the first records of occurrence of T. tricolor from the state and expand the southern limit of the species’ geographical range by 408 km. With our new data, 52 species of bat are now con-firmed to occur in Santa Catarina; this state has the second richest bat fauna in southern Brazil.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:44:00 +0300
Xysticus grallator Simon, 1932 new to mainland Italy (Araneae, Thomisidae) https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/105542/ Check List 19(5): 713-718

DOI: 10.15560/19.5.713

Authors: Tobias Bauer, Raffaele Falato, Paolo Pantini

Abstract: Xysticus grallator Simon, 1932 is a little-known species of crab spider distributed in the western Mediterranean region. We present new records of this species from mainland Italy, together with images of living and preserved specimens, the copulatory organs, and the habitat. A map of literature records provides insights into the known distribution of this species. Additionally, we show that a historical record of Xysticus pavesii O. Pickard- Cambridge, 1873 by L. di Caporiacco is misidentified and in fact the first record of X. grallator on the Italian Peninsula.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:00 +0300
First record of Hemidactylus mabouia (Moreau de Jonnès, 1818) (Squamata, Gekkonidae) from Colonia Carlos Pellegrini (Corrientes) and Salvador Mazza (Salta) in Argentina https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/109847/ Check List 19(5): 709-711

DOI: 10.15560/19.5.709

Authors: Vanesa Chocobar, Carolina Lobo Terán, Fernando Lobo, Matías Quipildor, Soledad Ruiz, Soledad Valdecantos

Abstract: Hemidactylus mabouia (Moreau de Jonnès, 1818) is an African species introduced and widely distributed in South America. We report H. mabouia for the first time in the municipal campsite of Colonia Carlos Pellegrini (province of Corrientes, Argentina) and in Salvador Mazza (province of Salta, Argentina). These new records increase the known distribution in Argentina of this invasive species, and they are the first from Salta, and only the second from Corrientes.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:24:00 +0300
First record of Centropomus undecimalis (Bloch, 1792) (Perciformes, Centropomidae), Common Snook, in the Patos Lagoon estuary, in southern Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/105887/ Check List 19(5): 703-708

DOI: 10.15560/19.5.703

Authors: Samanta da Silveira Borges, Luiz Felipe Cestari Dumont, Alexandre Miranda Garcia, Valéria Marques Lemos

Abstract: We report the first record of Centropomus undecimalis (Bloch, 1792), Common Snook, in the Patos Lagoon estuary (32°S), Brazil. Two specimens were caught in April and May 2021 as bycatch in the fyke nets fish-ery for shrimp. Centropomus undecimalis was previously known to occur south to 29° S. We hypothesize that the intensification of the warm Brazilian Current has being promoted an expansion southward of this fish species along the Brazilian coast.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 6 Oct 2023 21:49:00 +0300
Cubomedusae (Cubozoa, Carybdeida, Carukiidae) in Hong Kong, China: first records of cubozoans in Chinese waters confirmed using citizen science and digital authentication https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/102435/ Check List 19(5): 691-701

DOI: 10.15560/19.5.691

Authors: John Terenzini, Sheldon Rey Boco, Laura J. Falkenberg

Abstract: The Hong Kong Jellyfish Project uses photographs and videos from citizen scientists to document the occurrence of jellyfish in this region. Based on these records, we describe sightings of two previously unrecorded species of box jellyfish, Malo filipina (Bentlage & Lewis, 2012) and an unidentified species of Morbakka sp. Gershwin, 2008, in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China. This understanding of where these species currently occur is important due to the potential impacts of box jellyfish on human activities and their role in local ecosystems.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Wed, 4 Oct 2023 08:03:00 +0300
Mammals from the Base de Selva da Polícia Militar, Porto Velho, Rondônia, Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/107563/ Check List 19(5): 675-690

DOI: 10.15560/19.5.675

Authors: Raul Afonso Pommer-Barbosa, André Luiz da Cruz Prestes, Welington da Silva Paula do Nascimento, Jéssica Fernanda Teodoro Reis, Geovanna Santos da Silva, Claudia Christian Bezerra de Souza, Flávio Aparecido Terassini, Mizael Andrade Pedersoli, Marcela Alvares Oliveira

Abstract: The state of Rondônia harbors 185 of the 399 species of mammals recorded from the Amazon biome, which corresponds to 46.4% of the total number of species. The state is also an important center of diversity and endemism, especially due to the presence of major biogeographical barriers such as the rio Madeira. We employed trap cameras and track surveys to assess the mammal community in the Base de Selva da Polícia Militar in Rondônia state, Brazil. During one year of survey, we recorded 40 species of medium-sized and large mammals, and, in our study, we recorded the highest mammal richness for a locality in Rondônia, which highlights the importance of private protected areas for mammal conservation in the state. Camera-trap records also showed the occurrence of threatened species. Finally, we provide recommendations for additional studies in this region that is threatened by deforestation and expansion of agriculture.

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Annotated List of Species Tue, 3 Oct 2023 08:10:00 +0300
First record of Microvelia albonotata Champion, 1898 (Hemiptera, Heteroptera, Gerridae) from a cave in Colombia https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/108075/ Check List 19(5): 669-674

DOI: 10.15560/19.5.669

Authors: Edwin Alfonso Arias Afanador, Irina Morales, Felipe Ferraz Figueiredo Moreira

Abstract: Microvelia albonotata Champion, 1898 (Hemiptera, Heteroptera, Gerridae) is a small semiaquatic bug distributed from southeastern Canada to Peru, including the West Indies. Despite this wide range and an easy identification of male specimens, it was recorded for the first time from Colombia only in 2021. Here, we report this species from the country once more, this time based on material collected in a cave in the department of Boyacá.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Tue, 3 Oct 2023 08:06:00 +0300
Cotula australis Hook.f. (Asteraceae), a species newly introduced in Morocco https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/109506/ Check List 19(5): 661-668

DOI: 10.15560/19.5.661

Authors: Abdelilah Jbilou, Ouafae Benkhnigue, Hind Elaidi, Lahcen Zidane, Jamila Dahmani, Nadia Belahbib

Abstract: We report the discovery of Cotula australis Hook.f. for the first time in Morocco and North Africa. We found it living in the cork-oak forest of Maamora (Northwest). This species, a member of the family Asteraceae, is introduced to Morocco and has potential to be highly invasive and destructive to the native environment. We describe the distinctive taxonomic and morphological characters of this species and provide notes on its distribution, ecology, and habitat.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Mon, 2 Oct 2023 18:41:00 +0300
First record of Hauxwell’s Thrush (Turdus hauxwelli Lawrence, 1869) (Passeriformes, Turdidae) from Goiás state, Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/107396/ Check List 19(5): 657-660

DOI: 10.15560/19.5.657

Authors: Estevão F. Santos, Jayrson A. Oliveira, André C. De Luca

Abstract: We report the first record of Turdus hauxwelli Lawrence, 1869, Hauxwell’s Thrush, from the state of Goiás, central Brazil, based on photographic and vocal records obtained at Taquaral de Goiás. This new record substantially expands the species’ distribution beyond the Amazonian domain and marks its new easternmost geographical limit. The new record extends this species’ distribution by 650 km from the nearest recent record. We also discuss the importance of this record in understanding the biogeographical affinities of the seasonal forests of central-western Brazil.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Mon, 2 Oct 2023 18:28:00 +0300
First records of the genus Elatosara Malzacher, 2020 (Ephemeroptera, Caenidae) from the Lao People’s Democratic Republic https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/105425/ Check List 19(5): 647-656

DOI: 10.15560/19.5.647

Authors: Viengkhone Vannachak, Peter Malzacher, Narumon Sangpradub

Abstract: The genus Elatosara was described by Malzacher, 2020 from the Mekong River in Thailand, with E. phanomensis Malzacher, 2020 as its type species. Here, we report E. phanomensis for the first time from central and southern Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR). A few morphological variations were observed in the Lao PDR population as compared to the paratypes of E. phanomensis. The discovery of E. phanomensis extends the distribution of the genus to the Lao PDR.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Thu, 21 Sep 2023 09:22:00 +0300
New records and updated list of species in Gobiidae in the Hoi estuary of Ma River, Thanh Hoa province, Vietnam https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/108926/ Check List 19(5): 639-645

DOI: 10.15560/19.5.639

Authors: Trinh Thi Thu, Hoang Ngoc Thao

Abstract: Fieldwork in the Hoi estuary area of the Ma River has recorded nine species of Gobiidae. Three of these species are recorded for the first time in the study area, including Acentrogobius caninus (Valenciennes, 1837), Glossogobius olivaceus (Temminck & Schlegel, 1845), and Oxyurichthys papuensis (Valenciennes, 1837). We update the list of gobiid species in the Hoi estuary; it now includes 18 species.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Thu, 21 Sep 2023 09:11:00 +0300
New record of Azurina intercrusma (Evermann & Radcliffe, 1917) (Ovalentaria incertae sedis, Pomacentridae) and confirmation of Scuticaria tigrina (Lesson, 1828) (Anguilliformes, Muraenidae) in the Galápagos Islands https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/107554/ Check List 19(5): 611-620

DOI: 10.15560/19.5.611

Authors: William Bensted-Smith, Inti Keith, Jack Grove, Stuart Banks

Abstract: Herein we provide the first published records for Azurina intercrusma and a correction of previous Scuticaria tigrina records within the Galápagos Marine Reserve. The former had not previously been reported north of the southern Ecuadorian coastline and represents a significant step outside of its known distribution for this cold-water species. Scuticaria tigrina had been mentioned in previous literature as present, but its inclusion appears to have been in error; we confirm its presence as a vagrant and provide evidence of live observations in different parts of the archipelago.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Mon, 18 Sep 2023 21:18:00 +0300
First records of Lepidophyma zongolicum García-Vázquez, Canseco-Márquez & Aguilar-López, 2010 (Squamata, Xantusiidae) from Veracruz, Mexico https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/106996/ Check List 19(5): 635-638

DOI: 10.15560/19.5.635

Authors: Angel I. Contreras-Calvario, Medardo Arreortúa, Adán Bautista-del Moral, Jorge L. Castillo-Juárez, Rene Avalos-Vela

Abstract: Lepidophyma Duméril, 1851 is the most diverse genus among the nocturnal lizards, with 23 species distributed from the Atlantic and Pacific slopes of Mexico southeast into Panama. Currently, the available information on the ecology and distribution of these species is limited mainly due to their saxicolous habits. Here we present five new state records of Lepidophyma zongolicum from Atoyac, a locality in the state of Veracruz, Mexico. These new data expand the geographic range of this species by 48 km from its nearest previously known occurrence.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Mon, 18 Sep 2023 07:07:00 +0300
The damsel bug genus Alloeorhynchus Fieber, 1860 (Hemiptera, Heteroptera, Nabidae) in Japan https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/108103/ Check List 19(5): 621-633

DOI: 10.15560/19.5.621

Authors: Jun Souma, Tadashi Ishikawa

Abstract: The damsel bug genus Alloeorhynchus Fieber, 1860 (Hemiptera, Heteroptera, Nabidae, Prostemmatinae, Prostemmatini) comprises at least 50 species worldwide, and seven species have been recorded from East Asia. In Japan, two species, A. (Alloeorhynchus) reinhardi Kerzhner & Günther, 1999 and A. (A.) vinulus Stål, 1864, are currently known. In this study, A. (A.) notatus Distant, 1919 is reported in Japan for the first time. A geographical color variation of A. (A.) vinulus is reported based on specimens collected from Kume Island in the Ryukyu Islands.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Mon, 18 Sep 2023 06:55:00 +0300
New record of Spot-Legged Turtle, Rhinoclemmys punctularia (Daudin, 1801) (Reptilia, Testudines, Geoemydidae), from an Amazon ecotonal zone in the Tocantins–Araguaia river basin, Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/101584/ Check List 19(5): 605-610

DOI: 10.15560/19.5.605

Authors: Maria Augusta Paes Agostini, Ewerthon O. Batista, Wilson Rufino Dias Junior, Richard C. Vogt, Thiago Costa Gonçalves Portelinha

Abstract: We report a new record of Rhinoclemmys punctularia (Daudin, 1801), extending the geographic dis-tribution of this species by 450 km towards the south to the Araguaia River in the state of Pará, Brazil. The new record comes from an ecotonal area of the Cerrado and Amazon biomes, which indicates a possible adaptability of this species in fragmented environments and in agricultural areas. These new findings help enable future investi-gations better understand the distribution of R. punctularia in the southern Amazon Basin and in ecotones.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Wed, 13 Sep 2023 07:41:00 +0300
Distribution of Thereuonema tuberculata (Wood, 1862) (Chilopoda, Scutigeromorpha, Scutigeridae) in Hokkaido, Japan https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/107349/ Check List 19(4): 599-604

DOI: 10.15560/19.4.599

Authors: Natsuki Hirakizawa, Hijiri Noda, Ryotaro Wakimura, Koji Tojo, Takeo Yamauchi

Abstract: Thereuonema tuberculata (Wood, 1862), a centipede, is distributed mainly in Asia. In Japan, T. tuberculata is found throughout Honshu Island and southwards, although less commonly to the north on Hokkaido. Our survey additionally showed that this species occurs commonly at altitudes of 0–540 m on Hokkaido. The northern limit of this species in Japan seems to be Nakagawa Town, Hokkaido. Thereuonema tuberculata was also collected on isolated islands off southwestern Hokkaido. Although previous studies have suggested distribution of T. tuberculata in Hokkaido is anthropogenic, it may be natural.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:26:00 +0300
The hitchhiker’s guide to Australia: the 18,000-km-long journey of Alepia viatrix Jaume-Schinkel, Kvifte, Weele & Mengual, 2022 (Diptera, Psychodidae) discovered through citizen science https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/107524/ Check List 19(4): 589-597

DOI: 10.15560/19.4.589

Authors: Santiago Jaume-Schinkel, Ximo Mengual, Andy G. Howe, Erinn P. Fagan-Jeffries

Abstract: The Neotropical genus Alepia Enderlein, 1937 (Diptera, Psychodidae) is newly recorded in Australia. We present new geographical records for Alepia viatrix Jaume-Schinkel, Kvifte, Weele & Mengual, 2022, extending the range of this species by 18,000 km. We attribute these new Australian records to the likely unintentional introduction of A. viatrix through international bromeliad trade. This moth fly was found by school children working with insect taxonomists through an Australian citizen-science project, Insect Investigators. We describe and present for the first time high-resolution SEM pictures of the eggs of the genus Alepia.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Wed, 30 Aug 2023 16:23:00 +0300
Geographic distribution of pocket gophers (Rodentia, Geomyidae) of Honduras https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/96392/ Check List 19(4): 581-588

DOI: 10.15560/19.4.581

Authors: Wilson Noel Gómez-Corea, Leonel Marineros, Hermes Leonel Vega, Tania Paola López-Aguilar

Abstract: Three species of pocket gophers, family Geomyidae, have been reported from Honduras. We summarize and update the distribution of these species based on burrow observations, sightings, photographs, and a voucher specimen, most of which were obtained during surveys conducted between 2011 and 2022. We report one new, eastern most locality for Heterogeomys hispidus from the Department of Atlántida, a specimen of Orthogeomys grandis from the Department of La Paz, and 17 additional localities for geomyids. These include records located on the Caribbean versant of the Sierra Madre along the Río Ulúa and between the documented distributions of H. hispidus and O. grandis, and records between the known distributions of H. hispidus and H. cherriei. These observations provide an excellent opportunity to examine the relative ecological limits of the three taxa.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Wed, 30 Aug 2023 16:04:00 +0300
New records and range extension of a Brazilian Amazon white-sand endemic species: Roraimaea aurantiaca Struwe, S.Nilsson & V.A.Albert (Gentianaceae) https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/106988/ Check List 19(4): 573-580

DOI: 10.15560/19.4.573

Authors: Layon Oreste Demarchi, Lena Struwe, Maria Julia Ferreira, Jochen Schöngart, Florian Wittmann, Maria Teresa Fernandez Piedade

Abstract: Roraimaea aurantiaca Struwe, S.Nilsson & V.A.Albert, a white-sand endemic species, was previously known from only two specimens collected in Roraima state, Brazil. Our new field collections and re-identified herbarium specimens expand this species’ distribution and include the first records from the Brazilian state of Amazonas. Based on this effort, we present a distribution map, preliminary conservation status of Endangered, the first photographs of living plants, and an updated morphological description. This study aggregates new information on the flora of the northern Amazon Basin, in addition to discussing conservation of R. aurantiaca.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Tue, 22 Aug 2023 10:55:00 +0300
DNA barcoding of springsnails (Mollusca, Gastropoda, Caenogastropoda) endemic to the Trans-Pecos region of Texas (USA) https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/106119/ Check List 19(4): 561-572

DOI: 10.15560/19.4.561

Authors: Kathryn E. Perez, Vanessa Saenz, Natalia Salazar-Lozano, Benjamin F. Schwartz, Benjamin T. Hutchins

Abstract: In desert environments, unique communities depend on groundwater from springs, including a diverse radiation of small (<5 mm) snails found in the desert across the southwestern United States. Nearly all springsnail species are considered critically imperiled with their existence depending on maintenance of spring-flows in regions of declining water availability. Extant, endemic springsnails in the Trans-Pecos region of Texas include one species of Pseudotryonia Hershler, 2001, five nominal Tryonia W. Stimpson, 1865 (Cochliopidae) and seven Pyrgulopsis Call & Pilsbry, 1886 (Hydrobiidae). Four of these are classified as endangered under the US Endangered Species Act. Surveys for springsnails were conducted at 128 sites, including 13 sites that were previously reported localities, and 115 previously unsampled spring sites were also searched for new springsnail populations. Sequences of the DNA barcoding region were used to establish a database of known sequences from the named species and confirm identifications of new populations encountered. We report eight new springsnail populations, including new records for T. metcalfi Hershler, Liu & Landye, 2011, T. cheatumi (Pilsbry, 1935), P. ignota Hershler, Liu & Lang, 2010, P. metcalfi (D.W. Taylor, 1987), and P. texana (Pilsbry, 1935). We were not able to recollect Juturnia brunei (D.W. Taylor, 1987), T. oasiensis Hershler, Liu & Landye, 2011, or P. davisi (D.W. Taylor, 1987). The DNA barcoding gap for Tryonia ranged from 1.56–4.47% and for Pyrgulopsis from 0.68–1.68%.

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Annotated List of Species Mon, 21 Aug 2023 09:44:00 +0300
New records of Kallstroemia tribuloides (Mart.) Steud. (Zygophyllaceae) in Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil, after 136 years: a bioinvasion in progress? https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/105737/ Check List 19(4): 555-560

DOI: 10.15560/19.4.555

Authors: Thiago de Azevedo Amorim, Alex Braz Iacone Santos

Abstract: We report the occurrence of Kallstroemia tribuloides (Mart.) Steud. in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil after 136 years. Kallstroemia tribuloides is adapted to open, sunny environments with a preference for sandy soils, which are typical drylands (e.g., the Caatinga biome) and Restingas. This species has attributes that may favor its expansion into newly environments, and its bioinvasive potential should not be overlooked. Thus, we strongly recommend that further studies monitor the spread of K. tribuloides on the Brazilian southeast coast, which can help in its control.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Mon, 21 Aug 2023 08:20:00 +0300
Tropidurus chromatops Harvey & Gutberlet, 1998 (Squamata, Tropiduridae): first records from and range extension to the Beni Department, Bolivia https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/106272/ Check List 19(4): 549-553

DOI: 10.15560/19.4.549

Authors: Luis R. Rivas, Gil A. Ojopi, Cord B. Eversole, Randy L. Powell, Gabriel Callapa

Abstract: We present the first records of Tropidurus chromatops Harvey & Gutberlet, 1998 from the Beni Department (Bolivia) and extend this species’ distribution to western Bolivia by approximately 256 km in a straight line to the Beni Floodplains ecoregion. Likewise, we contribute information on some aspects of the natural history, altitude of occurrence, and the geographic distribution of T. chromatops in the Department of Beni.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 11 Aug 2023 22:04:00 +0300
Rediscovery and range extension for Platyclarias machadoi Poll, 1977 (Siluriformes, Clariidae) in the Kwanza River, Angola https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/106694/ Check List 19(4): 541-548

DOI: 10.15560/19.4.541

Authors: Maxwell J. Bernt, Domingos da Silva Neto, Ernst R. Swartz, Melanie L. J. Stiassny

Abstract: We report the first record of Platyclarias machadoi Poll, 1977 since its original description. This species was sampled by electrofishing in rapids on the Kwanza River upstream of Capanda Dam in Angola. Morphomet-ric and meristic data for the Kwanza River material were compared to published data from the Platyclarias type series. Osteology was compared between the Kwanza specimens and two Platyclarias paratypes using computed tomography (CT) scans. Prior to this discovery, the genus was known only from the Kwango River in Angola.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Tue, 8 Aug 2023 08:49:00 +0300
Updated distribution of an alien frog species, Lithobates catesbeianus (Shaw, 1802), in Ecuador: new records of Bullfrog in the semideciduous lowland forest of western Ecuador https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/103090/ Check List 19(4): 533-539

DOI: 10.15560/19.4.533

Authors: Andrea E. Narváez, Marissa Barreno, Stefania Cuadrado, Katherine Vera, Natalia Molina-Moreira

Abstract: We report the occurrence of Lithobates catesbeianus (Shaw, 1802), Bullfrog, in a protected semidecidu-ous forest in the city of Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador and in a nearby wildlife management center. Bosqueira Pro-tected Forest is an isolated spot of diversity surrounded by urbanization, quarries, and highways. We found a juvenile Bullfrog in a water canal on the edge of the protected forest, near a private housing complex, and several tadpoles in an artificial pond in a wildlife management center located near the reserve. This is the first sighting of the invasive L. catesbeianus in a native ecosystem in Guayaquil. We also report the this species from, three other provinces of Ecuador, based on observations in iNaturalist. These records reinforce the ability of L. catesbeianus to adapt easily to varied environmental conditions and to disturbed areas. The invasion of L. catesbeianus towards semideciduous forest represents a new threat to biodiversity, particularly the endemic fauna, due to predation or competition. In future studies, it will be important to fully evaluate the Bullfrog diet and population status to esti-mate its impact on remnant forests of Guayaquil.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Wed, 2 Aug 2023 13:19:00 +0300
New records of Largemouth Black Bass, Micropterus salmoides (Lacépède, 1802) (Pisces, Centrarchidae), in Bulgaria https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/104570/ Check List 19(4): 527-532

DOI: 10.15560/19.4.527

Authors: Kiril Valkanov, Nikolay Kolev, Teodora Koynova, Nikolay Natchev

Abstract: In the present study we report on new localities of Largemouth Black Bass, Micropterus salmoides (Lacé-pède, 1802), detected on the territory of Bulgaria. This invasive predator was observed for the first time in 2018 in a water basin in the capital city of Sofia city (western Bulgaria) and the following monitoring revealed that seven water bodies in the capital were inhabited by adults, subadults, and juvenile specimens. In 2021 and 2022, this spe-cies was captured in water basins in the vicinity of lake Mandra near the city of Burgas (south-eastren Bulgaria). Currently, these sites represent the easternmost localities within the distribution of M. salmoides in the Balkan peninsula and perhaps in continental Europe.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Tue, 25 Jul 2023 11:03:00 +0300
New data on the distribution and echolocation calls of Big Naked-backed Bat, Pteronotus gymnonotus (Wagner, 1843) (Chiroptera, Mormoopidae): northernmost records in Mexico https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/106621/ Check List 19(4): 521-526

DOI: 10.15560/19.4.521

Authors: Karla P. Borges-Jesús, Antonio Guillén-Servent, Vinicio J. Sosa

Abstract: Pteronotus gymnonotus (Wagner, 1843) has its northernmost distribution records in southeastern Mexico, where it is classified as an endangered species. In this report we communicate two northernmost extralimital acoustic records of the species in the state of Veracruz, obtained in 2018 and 2022. The average constant frequency of echolocation calls of P. gymnonotus was 56.5 kHz in Boca Andrea and 53.88 kHz in Buena Vista. Acoustic detection surveys of the conspicuous echolocation calls of the species would help much in the detection of the species in roosts and foraging habitats.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Thu, 13 Jul 2023 16:48:00 +0300
Extending the geographical distribution of Side-striped Jackal, Lupulella adusta (Sundevall, 1847) (Carnivora, Canidae), in South Africa https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/101824/ Check List 19(4): 509-520

DOI: 10.15560/19.4.509

Authors: Lourens H. Swanepoel, J. Philip B. Faure, Lauren Foden, Kevin W. Emslie

Abstract: Side-striped Jackal, Lupulella adusta (Sundevall, 1847), occurs in a vast area within sub-Saharan Africa. In South Africa, the current geographical distribution is limited to eastern coastal regions. Recent sightings from north-central areas of the country suggest a wider geographical distribution. Here we report on 5,130 confirmed, repeated detections of Side-striped Jackal. Of these, 3,625 captures were from 471 new locations not previously recorded in the scientific literature, thereby expanding their current geographical distribution. These new records were captured in 33 vegetation types, including the forest and grassland biomes where they are not commonly detected.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Thu, 13 Jul 2023 16:47:00 +0300
Endangered Black Marsh Turtle, Siebenrockiella crassicollis (Gray, 1831) (Reptilia, Testudines, Geoemydidae): distribution extension and first record from Belitung Island, Indonesia https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/106741/ Check List 19(4): 505-508

DOI: 10.15560/19.4.505

Authors: Veryl Hasan, Josie South, Fitri Sil Valen, Sapto Andriyono

Abstract: Black Marsh Turtle, Siebenrockiella crassicollis (Gray, 1831), is a freshwater turtle native across Southeast Asia and is categorized as Endangered according to the IUCN Red List. We report the first record of this species from Belitung, a remote island in Indonesia, based on photographs. The new record is approximately 200 km to the east of the nearest locality in Sumatra, and 250 km to the west of the nearest locality in Borneo.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Thu, 13 Jul 2023 16:46:00 +0300
New distributional records and rediscovery of three rare freshwater mussels (Bivalvia, Unionidae) in the Sequatchie River, Tennessee https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/100922/ Check List 19(4): 485-503

DOI: 10.15560/19.4.485

Authors: Gerald R. Dinkins, Barbara J. Dinkins, Hugh D. Faust, Robert T. Eldridge, Brian M. Mize

Abstract: We present new drainage records for five freshwater mussels in the Sequatchie River, a tributary of the Tennessee River. We also report the rediscovery of Purple Lilliput, Toxolasma lividum Rafinesque, 1831, Tennessee Pigtoe, Pleuronaia barnesiana (Lea, 1838), and the federally endangered Slabside Pearlymussel, Pleuronaia dolabelloides (Lea, 1840), and we provide information on other mussel species found in our survey. In the Sequatchie River, T. lividum was last seen in 1957 and P. barnesiana and P. dolabelloides were last seen in 1980. The discovery of five new drainage records and rediscovery of three rare species highlights the need for additional mussel surveys in the Sequatchie River and the importance of surveys in conservation efforts.

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Annotated List of Species Wed, 12 Jul 2023 15:41:00 +0300
Hyphaene guineensis Schumach. & Thonn. (Arecaceae), a new palm for the flora of Benin https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/95012/ Check List 19(4): 479-484

DOI: 10.15560/19.4.479

Authors: Gbèwonmèdéa Hospice Dassou, Doudjo Noufou Ouattara, Kifouli Adéoti, Judicael Makponsè, Augustin Sodjinou, Didier Roguet, Fred Stauffer

Abstract: We report for the first time the occurence of Hyphaene guineensis Schumach. & Thonn. (Arecaceae) in the flora of Benin at Grand-Popo. We describe this species using stem, leaf, and fruit morphological traits from field observations, specialized keys, historical and modern herbarium vouchers. Demographic and phenological observations are also provided, and a key is proposed for differentiating H. guineensis from the other species of Hyphaene known from Benin. This work contributes to the knowledge of the geographical distribution, the ecology, and the conservation of H. guineensis in tropical Africa.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Thu, 6 Jul 2023 12:34:00 +0300
First record of a potentially introduced leech, Helobdella aff. robusta Shankland, Bissen & Weisblat, 1992 (Hirudinea, Glossiphoniidae), in Japan https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/104908/ Check List 19(4): 473-477

DOI: 10.15560/19.4.473

Authors: Chiaki Kambayashi, Takafumi Nakano

Abstract: Helobdella aff. robusta Shankland, Bissen & Weisblat, 1992 is recorded for the first time from Japan. The haplotype of the cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COI) gene sequence of a specimen from Japan is identical to that of one collected in California, USA. The dorsal pigmentation pattern of the Japanese specimens is different from that of H. robusta inhabiting North America, but nonetheless, most of their morphological characteristics are con-sistent with the diagnostic features of this species. This species is considered to be of New World origin, and the Japanese population was likely established from a recent introduction.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Wed, 5 Jul 2023 18:27:00 +0300
First records of Hydrocotyle itatiaiensis Brade (Araliaceae) in the state of Paraná, southern Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/102728/ Check List 19(4): 467-472

DOI: 10.15560/19.4.467

Authors: Inti de Souza, Christopher Thomas Blum, Mauricio Bergamini Scheer, Pedro Higuchi

Abstract: Despite the existence of important floristic and forest inventories in the Paraná state, the montane and upper montane ecosystems still give rise to new species and new records of plants. Here, we report for the first time in the Paraná state Hydrocotyle itatiaiensis Brade (Araliaceae), a rare and poorly studied species endemic to montane and upper montane rainforests and highland grasslands of the South and Southeast regions of Brazil. The previously known geographic distribution had a 700 km gap between northern São Paulo and southern Santa Catarina states, which is now filled by the present record. We provide photographs from the field, a map of occurrences, a description, and comments on the morphology, taxonomy, and conservation status of the species. Our new records reinforce the conservation importance of these environments and the need for further floristic sur-veys in the region.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Mon, 3 Jul 2023 18:38:00 +0300
Herpetological records from the Abujao basin, central Peruvian Amazon https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/97191/ Check List 19(4): 433-465

DOI: 10.15560/19.4.433

Authors: Brian Crnobrna, Roy Santa-Cruz Farfan, Cesar Gallegos, Jhon Jairo López-Rojas, Irbin B. Llanqui, Grober Panduro Pisco, Angel Kelsen Arbaiza

Abstract: The effort to uncover herpetofauna within the zone of influence of the Sierra del Divisor National Park has been focused on the northern reaches. The Abujao basin represents the Sierra del Divisor region well in an understudied area central to the Peruvian Amazon. We found 108 species of amphibians and squamate reptiles. Seven records extend ranges from the northern regions, while two records unite with southern regions (Madre De Dios and the Fitzcarrald Arc/Purus valley). There are higher levels of diversity attributable to land-cover units indicative of high terraces and hilly zones, as opposed to low hydromorphic habitats. Our new record for Pristimantis iiap Padial, Gagliardi-Urrutia, Chaparro & Gutiérrez, 2016 brings more resolution to this newly described species. We made observations of an unidentified species of blindsnake, which could represent a unique part of the fauna. Despite variations, we only uphold the presence of various subspecies of Micrurus annellatus Peters, 1871.

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Annotated List of Species Mon, 3 Jul 2023 18:23:00 +0300
New records and geographic distribution of Microhyla gadjahmadai Atmaja et al., 2018 (Amphibia, Microhylidae) from West Sumatra, Indonesia https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/99198/ Check List 19(3): 429-432

DOI: 10.15560/19.3.429

Authors: Sepriyoga Virdana, Elfira Septiansyah, Catrini Pratihari Kubontubuh, Muhammad Akbar, Gusra Wahyudi, Nadila Eveisca

Abstract: The last report of Microhyla gadjahmadai was recorded from Vila Hijau on Curup, Bengkulu Province, Indonesia. Here, we report this species from the conservation area and palm-oil plantation of PT. Tidar Kerinci Agung, Solok Selatan and Dharmasraya Regency, West Sumatra Province. These new records extend the known distribution by 213 km to the north-northwest from the nearest previously known occurrence. These finds add to the information known about this species and as an indicator to support management for further conservation strategy of the forest.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 23 Jun 2023 08:46:00 +0300
Taxonomic revision and additional comments of some bats (Mammalia, Chiroptera) reported from Bolivia, with an updated checklist based on voucher material with verified identities https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/102088/ Check List 19(3): 409-427

DOI: 10.15560/19.3.409

Authors: José L. Poma-Urey, Luis H. Acosta S., Kathia Rivero, Marisol Hidalgo-Cossio, Erika Hingst-Zaher, Juliana Gualda-Barros, Beatriz D. da Natividade, Kathrin Barboza-Marquez, Héctor E. Ramírez-Chaves, Jorge Salazar-Bravo, José Ochoa G.

Abstract: We review the taxonomic identities of museum specimens of three bat species previously reported from Bolivia. We comment on some erroneously reported taxa, or taxa either not represented by voucher materials or based on insufficient data (including acoustic detections) to verify their taxonomic affinities. As result of this review, the list of bat species known to occur in Bolivia is updated to eight families and 133 species, unlike the nine families and 146 species of previous lists. Some recommendations for future research and a brief historical revision of bat inventories in the country are included.

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Annotated List of Species Wed, 21 Jun 2023 14:12:00 +0300
First records from Cape Verde and range extension of Coniophora eremophila Lindsey & Gilb. (Basidiomycota, Boletales): a morphological and molecular identification https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/102779/ Check List 19(3): 399-408

DOI: 10.15560/19.3.399

Authors: Margarita Dueñas, María P. Martín, M. Teresa Telleria

Abstract: In the framework of a research project on corticioid fungi (Basidiomycota) from Cape Verde, we collected several specimens provisionally assigned to Coniophora sp. On the basis of morphological and molecular analyses, we identified these specimens as C. eremophila Lindsey & Gilb. These records extend the geographical distribution of this species by approximately 8,800 km in a straight line west to east, from its previously known North American locality and 8,700 km southwest to northeast from the other known locality in Chile. The pres-ence of the genus Coniophora is reported for the first time in the Cape Verde Archipelago.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Mon, 5 Jun 2023 09:45:00 +0300
Occurrence of Hyphessobrycon langeanii Lima & Moreira, 2003 (Characiformes, Characidae) in the upper Paraguay river basin https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/105098/ Check List 19(3): 391-397

DOI: 10.15560/19.3.391

Authors: Vandergleison de Carvalho Gomes, Luiz Fernando Caserta Tencatt, Fernando R. Carvalho, Cristiano R. Moreira

Abstract: Hyphessobrycon langeanii was originally described as endemic to the upper Araguaia river basin, Brazil. However, our analysis of several Hyphessobrycon specimens collected in the Correntes river basin and another tributary of the Itiquira River in Mato Grosso state (both belonging to the Paraguay river basin) reveals the first verified record of H. langeanii from this basin and from the states of Mato Grosso do Sul and Mato Grosso. The objective of this study is to provide a novel record of H. langeanii from the basin of the Paraguay River and from the state of Mato Grosso do Sul. We compare the newly discovered populations with the populations in the Araguaia river basin, and we also provide a brief discussion on the biogeography of this species.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Mon, 5 Jun 2023 08:55:00 +0300