A new scorpion genus representing a primitive taxon of tribe Stahnkeini, with a description of a new species from Sonora, Mexico (Scorpiones: Vaejovidae)

Authors

• Matthew R. Graham, Marshall UniversityFollow
• Michael E. SolegladFollow

Abstract

A new scorpion genus, Gertschius gen. nov., and species, Gertschius crassicorpus sp. nov., (Scorpiones: Vaejovidae) from Sonora, Mexico is described. Gertschius exhibits a reduced modification of the basal pectinal teeth in the female holotype and serration of the chelal finger denticles is limited to the median denticles (MD), thus we consider it a relict member of tribe Stahnkeini. Serradigitus agilis Sissom et Stockwell, 1991, is transferred to this new genus; Gertschius agilis, comb. nov.

Recommended Citation

Graham, Matthew R. and Soleglad, Michael E. (2007) "A new scorpion genus representing a primitive taxon of tribe Stahnkeini, with a description of a new species from Sonora, Mexico (Scorpiones: Vaejovidae)," Euscorpius: Vol. 2007: Iss. 57, Article 2.
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Available at: https://mds.marshall.edu/euscorpius/vol2007/iss57/2