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  • article: revision of the genus Lyrognathus

    Hi,

    Rick kindly informed me, that his revision of the genus Lyrognathus is published now:
    • West, R.C. & S.C. Nunn (2010): A taxonomic revision of the tarantula spider genus Lyrognathus Pocock 1895
      (Araneae, Theraphosidae), with notes on the Selenocosmiinae. Zootaxa 2362: 1-43.

      Abstract:
      The tarantula genus Lyrognathus Pocock 1895 is revised with three new species described: Lyrognathus achilles sp. nov. from
      Gunung Nibung, Borneo; Lyrognathus fuscus sp. nov. from Simpang Kubur, Borneo and Lyrognathus lessunda sp. nov. from Lombok Island,
      Indonesia. The male of Lyrognathus robustus Smith 1988 is described for the first time, the female is redescribed. L. crotalus
      Pocock 1895 is considered a senior synonym of L. pugnax Pocock 1900. Several new characters are discussed, with
      Lyrognathus keyed to species. The diagnosis of the Selenocosmiinae is amended. Zoogeographic distribution, natural
      history and subfamilial relationships with proposed sister genera Selenocosmia Ausserer 1871 and Coremiocnemis
      Simon 1892 are discussed. Lyrognathus saltator is redescribed. Selenocosmia lyra Strand 1913 is considered a nomen
      dubium.


    all the best,
    Martin
    »ARACHNE« – The Journal of the German Arachnology Society
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