Latest Articles from Check List Latest 16 Articles from Check List https://checklist.pensoft.net/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 21:18:49 +0200 Pensoft FeedCreator https://checklist.pensoft.net/i/logo.jpg Latest Articles from Check List https://checklist.pensoft.net/ 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
Two new records of the fern genus Lindsaea Dryand. ex Sm. (Lindsaeaceae) from Panama  https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/94108/ Check List 19(3): 339-345

DOI: 10.15560/19.3.339

Authors: Alexander Rojas-Alvarado, Yaneilys Ospino, Orlando O. Ortiz

Abstract: We present the first records of Lindsaea leprieurii Hook. and Lindsaea angustipinna A.Rojas & Tejero from Panama. Images, taxonomic comments, conservation assessments, and geographic notes are provided.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 19 May 2023 13:23:00 +0300
First records of Anthopleura nigrescens (Verrill, 1928) and Telmatactis panamensis (Verrill, 1869) (Cnidaria, Anthozoa, Actiniaria) from Parque Nacional Coiba, Pacific coast of Panama https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/89672/ Check List 18(5): 1141-1146

DOI: 10.15560/18.5.1141

Authors: Fabián H. Acuña, Ricardo González-Muñoz, Agustin Garese, Edgardo Díaz-Ferguson

Abstract: We report two species of sea anemones, Anthopleura nigrescens (Verrill, 1928) and Telmatactis panamensis (Verrill, 1869), for the first time from Parque Nacional Coiba, a large, protected area in the Pacific off Panama. In addition, we describe the external anatomical taxonomic characters and provide images of live specimens of each species. The number of sea anemones species known for Panama is updated to 57. This work constitutes the first study in the documentation of sea anemones of Coiba Island.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 21 Oct 2022 22:47:00 +0300
New distributional and biological data for three species of Stenodynerus (Hymenoptera, Vespidae, Eumeninae) from Panama https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/86241/ Check List 18(5): 1135-1139

DOI: 10.15560/18.5.1135

Authors: Jeancarlos Abrego L., Alonso Santos M., Bolívar R. Garcete-Barrett

Abstract: We provide new data on the distribution and biology of the three Stenodynerus species (Hymenoptera, Vespidae, Eumeninae) from Panama: Stenodynerus iolans (Cameron, 1905) is recorded for the first time from Panama; several localities are added to the known distribution in Panama of S. farias (Saussure, 1857); and S. otomitus (Saussure, 1857), currently known as a ground-nester, was found emerging from exposed cells together with Ipsiura pilifrons (Cameron, 1888) (Hymenoptera, Chrysididae).

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Wed, 19 Oct 2022 15:26:00 +0300
First confirmed records of Godman’s Long-tailed Bat, Choeroniscus godmani (Thomas, 1903) (Chiroptera, Phyllostomidae), from Brazil and Panama https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/77783/ Check List 18(3): 493-499

DOI: 10.15560/18.3.493

Authors: Guilherme S. T. Garbino, Marcus Vinicius Brandão, Valeria da Cunha Tavares

Abstract: We report on the occurrence of Choeroniscus godmani (Thomas, 1903) in Brazil and Panama. The Panama record fills a distribution gap for the species in Central America. The three records from Brazil are from the Amazonia in the state of Pará, and from the Cerrado and an Amazonia/Cerrado ecotone in the state of Mato Grosso. At two localities in Brazil, C. minor, a larger species of Choeroniscus, was also recorded. These new records extend the distribution of C. godmani by 2,065 km south to central South America. One of the Brazilian specimens represents the first record of supernumerary incisors in C. godmani.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Thu, 12 May 2022 07:37:00 +0300
The Trichoptera of Panama. XVII. One new genus record and twelve first species records of microcaddisflies (Trichoptera, Hydroptilidae) from the Republic of Panama https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/76545/ Check List 18(1): 233-239

DOI: 10.15560/18.1.233

Authors: Brian J. Armitage, Steven C. Harris, Tomás A. Ríos González, Yusseff P. Aguirre E., Tatiana I. Arefina-Armitage

Abstract: Herein we add first country records to Panama’s microcaddisfly fauna (Trichoptera, Hydroptilidae), one genus—Orthotrichia Eaton, 1873—and 12 species—Alisotrichia latipalpis Flint, 1991; Hydroptila constricta Bueno-Soria, 1984; Metrichia decora Bueno-Soria & Holzenthal, 2003; Metrichia malada (Flint, 1991); Neotrichia amplector Keth, 2004; Neotrichia armata Botosaneanu, 1993; Neotrichia kampa Oláh & Johanson, 2011; Ochrotrichia silva Bueno-Soria & Holzenthal, 1998; Orthotrichia aegerfasciella (Chambers, 1873); Rhyacopsyche hasta Wasmund & Holzenthal, 2007; Rhyacopsyche mexicana (Flint, 1067); and Zumatrichia strobilina Flint, 1970. Panama now hosts 461 species of Trichoptera.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Mon, 28 Feb 2022 13:17:00 +0200
Amphibians (Amphibia, Anura and Caudata) and reptiles (Reptilia, Squamata) from the headwaters of Río Guázaro on the Caribbean versant of Veraguas province, western Panama https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/68696/ Check List 17(6): 1541-1556

DOI: 10.15560/17.6.1541

Authors: Sebastian Lotzkat, Gerrit Wehrenberg, Marcel Haas, Gunther Köhler

Abstract: We present a list of amphibian and reptile species encountered from 16–20 July 2016 in the upper drainage of Río Guázaro, Parque Nacional Santa Fé, Veraguas, Panama. We collected 10 amphibian and 10 reptile species and observed three additional amphibian and one additional reptile species. Our collected material provides the first records from Veraguas province for the amphibians Bolitoglossa schizodactyla Wake & Brame, 1966 and Diasporus aff. quidditus (Lynch, 2001), as well as for the reptiles Basiliscus plumifrons Cope, 1876, Micrurus stewarti Barbour & Amaral, 1928, and Sibon argus (Cope, 1876). Although relatively small in species and specimen numbers, our collection represents the first documented herpetological inventory on the largely unexplored Caribbean versant of Veraguas in 50 years.

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Annotated List of Species Fri, 12 Nov 2021 13:54:00 +0200
First record of Caecilia guntheri Dunn, 1942 (Gymnophiona, Caeciliidae) in Central America https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/62508/ Check List 17(2): 649-653

DOI: 10.15560/17.2.649

Authors: Luis Carlos Elizondo-Lara

Abstract: I report the first encounter in Central America of an individual of Caecilia guntheri Dunn, 1942 (Gymnophiona, Caeciliidae). The individual was observed and collected in a primary evergreen submontane forest in Cerro Pirre, Darien Province, Republic of Panama. It was identified mainly by the low counts of secondary and primary folds. The encounter of this individual of C. guntheri highlights the disjunct populations and apparently the results of dispersion of this species from South to Central America by biotic exchange as result of the closure of the Isthmus of Panama.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Tue, 13 Apr 2021 16:07:00 +0300
New record of the Gray-capped Cuckoo, Coccyzus lansbergi (Bonaparte, 1850) (Cuculiformes, Cuculidae), on the southwest coast of Panama https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/51980/ Check List 16(4): 883-888

DOI: 10.15560/16.4.883

Authors: Kayra Aguilar-Samaniego, Luis F. De León, Celestino Aguilar

Abstract: This note presents the first record of Coccyzus lansbergi (Bonaparte, 1850) for the southwest coast of Panama. This new record was made on July 11, 2018, in the rural community of Juan Hombrón, Coclé province, Panama. The species has been previously observed in eastern Panama, but this is the first record for the southwestern region of the country. Our record is at least 142 km southwest of its nearest reports in eastern Panama. Overall, this record indicates that the species is likely a vagrant from its known range, given that no other records have been documented south of Coclé, in Panama. In addition, the increasing number of records from eastern Panama over the last 30 years suggests a recent expansion in the northern range of the species.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 17 Jul 2020 12:00:01 +0300
Systematics, taxonomy, and distribution of species of Myriogenospora G.F. Atk. (Clavicipitaceae, Hypocreales, Ascomycota) https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/36073/ Check List 15(5): 735-746

DOI: 10.15560/15.5.735

Authors: Armando J. Cruz-Laufer, Melissa Mardones, Meike Piepenbring

Abstract: Based on new specimens of Myriogenospora spp. from Costa Rica and Panama, we present morphological analyses, systematic conclusions, additions to host ranges, and geographical distribution data for the two species currently classified in this genus. Myriogenospora atramentosa (Berk. & M.A. Curtis) Diehl differs from Myriogenospora linearis (Rehm) J.F. White & Glenn in the ascus and part-spore morphology, a different position in the molecular phylogeny, and the host range. We conclude that the two species are not congeneric and propose that M. linearis should be called Balansia linearis (Rehm) Diehl.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 6 Sep 2019 11:59:02 +0300
Synopsis of aroids (Alismatales, Araceae) from Cerro Pirre (Darién Province, Panama) https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/33402/ Check List 15(4): 651-689

DOI: 10.15560/15.4.651

Authors: Orlando Oriel Ortiz, María Sánchez de Stapf, Riccardo Maria Baldini, Thomas Bernard Croat

Abstract: Ninety-four species belonging to 12 genera of Araceae are recorded on Cerro Pirre (Darién Province): Adelonema Schott (two); Anthurium Schott (39), Chlorospatha Engl. (2), Dieffenbachia Schott (3); Heteropsis Kunth (1); Monstera Adans. (6); Philodendron Schott (28), Rhodospatha Poepp. (2); Spathiphyllum Schott (2); Stenospermation Schott (3); Syngonium Schott (4) and Xanthosoma Schott (2). Taxonomic notes, identification key and comments on habitat and ecology of the species are presented.

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Annotated List of Species Fri, 16 Aug 2019 11:55:34 +0300
Additions to the flora of Panama, with comments on plant collections and information gaps https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/32745/ Check List 15(4): 601-627

DOI: 10.15560/15.4.601

Authors: Orlando O. Ortiz, Rodolfo Flores, Gordon McPherson, Juan F. Carrión, Ernesto Campos-Pineda, Riccardo M. Baldini

Abstract: In the present study, we report 46 new records of vascular plants species from Panama. The species belong to the following families: Anacardiaceae, Apocynaceae, Aquifoliaceae, Araceae, Bignoniaceae, Burseraceae, Caryocaraceae, Celastraceae, Chrysobalanaceae, Cucurbitaceae, Erythroxylaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Fabaceae, Gentianaceae, Lacistemataceae, Lauraceae, Malpighiaceae, Malvaceae, Marattiaceae, Melastomataceae, Moraceae, Myrtaceae, Ochnaceae, Orchidaceae, Passifloraceae, Peraceae, Poaceae, Portulacaceae, Ranunculaceae, Salicaceae, Sapindaceae, Sapotaceae, Solanaceae, and Violaceae. Additionally, the status of plant collections in Panama is discussed; we focused on the areas where we identified significant information gaps regarding real assessments of plant biodiversity in the country.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 2 Aug 2019 11:55:11 +0300
Silent pirates: Anolis sagrei Duméril & Bibron, 1837 (Squamata, Dactyloidae) taking over Panama City, Panama https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/34178/ Check List 15(3): 455-459

DOI: 10.15560/15.3.455

Authors: Abel Batista, Marcos Ponce, Orlando Garcés, Elliot Lassiter, Madian Miranda

Abstract: Anolis sagrei Duméril & Bibron, 1837 is one of the most widespread reptiles in the world, having colonized more than 15 countries on 2 continents. It inhabits open areas and is commonly found around big cities. We noticed the presence of an unreported, nonnative population in Panama City, Panama, which has been established since at least 5 years. We report A. sagrei for the first time in Panama based on collected specimens. We argue that the species is currently abundant in some areas and it could be a threat for native species.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 7 Jun 2019 07:36:28 +0300
New records of Passiflora subgenus Decaloba (Passifloraceae) https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/30850/ Check List 15(1): 149-159

DOI: 10.15560/15.1.149

Authors: Michaele Alvim Milward‑de-Azevedo

Abstract: New records of 5 species of Passiflora subgenus Decaloba (Passiflora amalocarpa, P. auriculata, P. longilobis, P. saxicola, and P. transversalis) from various municipalities, Brazilian states, and Latin American countries are documented. Therefore, this survey contributes to the knowledge and geographical distribution of the family Passifloraceae sensu stricto. Records of P. longilobis and P. transversalis, species previously considered endemic to Brazil, were confirmed from Bolivia and Panama, and from Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay, respectively.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 8 Feb 2019 11:59:02 +0200
Three new records of plant parasitic phyllosphere fungi from Panama: Annellophora phoenicis, Cercospora corniculatae, and Sclerotium coffeicola https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/21234/ Check List 14(1): 93-100

DOI: 10.15560/14.1.93

Authors: Roland Kirschner, Orlando Cáceres, Meike Piepenbring

Abstract: Three fungi associated with living leaves of plants are new records for Panama: Annellophora phoenicis causing leaf spots of Cocos nucifera (Arecaceae), Cercospora corniculatae (C. apii s. lat.) on living leaves of Oxalis barrelieri (Oxalidaceae) with and without discoloration, and Sclerotium coffeicola on zonate leaf spots of Annona montana (Annonaceae) and Dioscorea alata (Dioscoreaceae). Some records of A. phoenicis and S. coffeicola relevant for known geographical distribution and available by literature are critically revised.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 12 Jan 2018 17:20:13 +0200
First record of the genus Aulacophilus Smith, 1869 (Hymenoptera, Crabronidae) in Panama https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/21920/ Check List 13(6): 707-709

DOI: 10.15560/13.6.707

Authors: Yostin J. Añino, Roberto A. Cambra

Abstract: The genus Aulacophilus Smith, 1869 (Hymenoptera, Crabronidae) is recorded for the first time in Panama based on examination of female specimen of Aulacophilus chrysotrichus Antropov, 1999.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 3 Nov 2017 09:45:03 +0200